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in Schenectady
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bashir Chedrawee has launched Lily P’s Pizza Co. at Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady and offers a mix of wood-fired pizza styles — blending Neapolitan and New York flavors for local diners. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Glenville Dog Control reported that two severely emaciated dogs were abandoned near West Glenville Road—Wolf Hollow Preserve trailhead parking lot on October 28, with one dog safely captured and the other later trapped; officials are asking the public to call if they have any information. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holocaust survivor Angela Orosz-Richt will speak at the Kristallnacht commemoration on November 5 at 5:15 p.m. in the Nott Memorial — she will share her rare first-hand experience of surviving Auschwitz while Stephen Berk offers historical context on the event. Union College
- ➤ Singer Patton Magee, best known for leading The Nude Party, spoke on News Channel 13 this morning about his new album The Last Cowboy on the Prairie which blends western tunes with New York spirit. He will tour this fall with Susto Stringband and Spencer Thomas and open for Future Birds in December—showing his plan to share his music with local fans. WNYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady will soon ticket motorists who drive over 20 mph in school zones under a new speed camera program. The Daily Gazette
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New York Flames Tryouts
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM — Armory Studios NY — $30 tryout fee — Showcase your basketball skills and join the New York Flames team.
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Sixties Spectacular Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying night of catchy tunes and energetic performances by Sixties Spectacular.
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