Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
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🏘️ Community
A large number of shoppers visited The Costumer in Schenectady for last-minute Halloween shopping on Oct.
30, seeking accessories, makeup, and costumes.
A transgender woman, Brandy Livingston, is suing a Hooters in Colonie, N.Y., for discrimination, alleging disrespect and harassment, with a Human Rights hearing scheduled for September 2025.
Children and families enjoyed 'Trick or Trunk' Halloween festivities at Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady on October 31, 2024.
🚨 Crime
A Schenectady man was charged after allegedly discarding over two kilograms of cocaine during a highway pursuit by New York State Police.
Two individuals were injured, one by a knife and another struck by a vehicle which also hit a house, during a dispute in Schenectady; the American Red Cross is assisting affected residents.
📰 Economy
The Galesi Group initiated construction on a new Hyatt House Hotel at Mohawk Harbor, aiming to boost Schenectady's tourism and revitalization efforts with a completion date set for September 2025.
The Capital Region is designated as the national headquarters for semiconductor research, with an $825M federal investment for training and equipment, amid wide support and some criticism.
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