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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady’s Bittersweet Candy Co. on Jay Street celebrated its 20th year in business on Sept. 7 with Heather Lent and local officials present. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 21-year-old man from Saratoga Springs was arrested in Colonie on September 6th for charges including possessing a stolen vehicle and reckless endangerment—he was also linked to a hit-and-run on Troy Schenectady Road in Latham on Saturday at 6:50 p.m. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Despite rainy conditions on Saturday, thousands attended cultural festivals around Schenectady — a sign of the city’s rich diversity. Residents enjoyed live music, food, and entertainment — marking a weekend that celebrated local heritage. The Daily Gazette
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, hundreds of walkers joined the Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research organized by the Lustgarten Foundation—raising $150,000 amid federal budget cuts. The event helped raise $1.8 million over 22 years and honored those affected by the disease. CBS 6 Albany
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