Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
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🏘️ Community
Market 32, Price Chopper, and Polar Beverages donated 40,000 meals to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York on Monday at Saratoga Race Course—finishing a summer meet pledge that began with 1,000 meals per win and included a bonus donation that brought the total to 40,000 meals.
🚨 Crime
Ellis Hospital faces a lawsuit — it is accused of firing a domestic violence victim who was still recovering from injuries sustained in an assault weeks earlier.
Schenectady Police said they received a call about shots fired on the 1500 block of Foster Avenue— a bullet struck a home window linked to the incident and no injuries were reported with no arrests made.
🏛️ Government
On Labor Day, Governor Hochul recognized New York's labor achievements and outlined plans to crack down on wage theft and improve worker safety.
Her measures raised the minimum wage in key regions and will boost unemployment benefits starting in October—efforts supported by state leaders.
During Labor Day festivities, residents gathered at Lanthier’s Grove in Latham where union organizers and Rep. Tonko warned that cuts to Medicaid, health care, and collective bargaining rights threaten workers’ rights.
The event featured picnics and cookouts—but the rally focused on urging unions to continue defending the working class.
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