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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in New York are holding remembrance ceremonies today to honor the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks. In Saratoga Springs the event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Tempered by Memory sculpture—Albany, Niskayuna, Amsterdam, and Latham will hold their own ceremonies with wreath placements and moments of silence. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Eric Johnson recalled growing up in Schenectady in the 1970s when the A&P Grocery Store was a local hub—families walked hand-in-hand and local farms supplied fresh produce. He now champions a new grocery store project that aims to reclaim community power—reviving a cherished neighborhood spirit along State Street. The Daily Gazette
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Gary McCarthy enacted a hiring freeze today as the city enters its 2026 budget process without the $6 million that balanced the 2025 spending plan — leaving a budget deficit. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Governor Hochul announced measures today to urge insurers to cover all vaccines recommended by ACIP, with guidance from the New York State Department of Financial Services to support vaccine access. The guidance also reminds insurers to cover COVID vaccines for children — a step to protect public health as colder seasons approach. CBS 6 Albany
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Over the past twenty years, Schenectady built thousands of new homes and apartments that outpaced those in other Capital Region communities (city records show fast growth). Local builders say more projects will start soon as the building boom continues (further expansion is planned). The Daily Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady will host the USA BMX Northeast Gold Cup Championship Series at Tri-City BMX, 520 Burdeck Street, from Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14. Races start Friday at 5:00 p.m. and include local rider Isla Bauer — admission is free while parking costs $10 per day or $30 for the weekend. WNYT
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