Today
in Schenectady
Friday, November 1st, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A large number of shoppers visited The Costumer in Schenectady for last-minute Halloween shopping on Oct. 30, seeking accessories, makeup, and costumes. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ 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. News10 ABC
- ➤ Children and families enjoyed 'Trick or Trunk' Halloween festivities at Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady on October 31, 2024. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Schenectady man was charged after allegedly discarding over two kilograms of cocaine during a highway pursuit by New York State Police. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ 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. The Daily Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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