Sunday, October 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends, family, and caregivers gathered at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady on Saturday for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. Participants carried flowers in orange, yellow, purple, and blue to show their personal connection to the disease. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ On Saturday morning, a Schenectady charity event partnered with the Staff Sgt. Horace D. Bradt Army Reserve Center (to aid local children) and collected hygiene items, clothes, and toys while hosting a Kids Day for 30 families. CBS 6 Albany
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Niskayuna launched a water study today after residents reported elevated copper levels in tap water—town board officials said they will review the issue and plan next steps. The Daily Gazette
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