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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a Tuesday press conference in Albany, Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone told immigrants to contact Homeland Security for a program offering money and flights—remarks that immigrant advocates said were designed to instill fear and misrepresent local job opportunities amid funding cuts and rising enforcement actions. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Residents and officials across the Capital Region held remembrance ceremonies on Thursday to honor the 9/11 victims, families and heroes. The events in Troy, Niskayuna and Wynantskill featured wreath presentations, the playing of Taps and a moment of silence — uniting the community — as they remembered the day of loss and bravery. WNYT
- ➤ Local residents and officials joined a ceremony in Glenville Thursday to honor the fallen on the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people — officials said — while remembering victims from the Pentagon and Shanksville. The Daily Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local bars in the Capital Region are cutting beer prices to no more than $5 per drink—tax included—to help customers cope with rising inflation. Tommy Nicchi, who owns four bars, said the initiative is already in effect at locations like The Parlor and is made possible by bulk purchasing and direct partnerships with regional breweries. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Adonis Richards, a 31-year-old poet who writes spoken-word and published collections, was named Schenectady’s first poet laureate after a selection process among four candidates—he will lead four literary events and four school programs with local colleges and schools. Union College
- ➤ Proctors Theatre started a $400,000 project to restore the Goldie organ from 1931 for its 100th anniversary season—work led by COSS Organs will replace a damaged wind chest and clean all pipes to prevent future water damage. The restoration began in August and will finish by September next year. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Organizers are collecting contact details and photos from former dancers of the Off Broadway Babies via private Facebook messenger—marking 40 years since they performed at Proctor’s stage. They will use these materials to build a historical timeline for a planned reunion. CBS 6 Albany
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Niskayuna High School graduate Sgt. Brandon Maura has been selected as the new school resource officer for Niskayuna schools as the program returns after 17 years—he will begin his duties soon. The Daily Gazette
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