Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Craig Petreikis, an engineer and artist, revitalizes and expands Schenectady's arts scene through initiatives like Art Night Schenectady and Gallery 5, fostering a vibrant community of local artists and venues. Union College
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A cylinder burst at Tri-City Recycling in Schenectady caused a loud boom, but no injuries or fire were reported. The Daily Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Capital Region voters participated in a pivotal election, considering diverse issues to choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara won the 111th Assembly District seat against Joseph Mastroianni, receiving 59% of the votes. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ CDTA offers free bus rides and CDPHP cycle services to voters on Election Day to facilitate transportation to the polls. WNYT
- ➤ Democrat Pat Fahy was elected to New York's 46th State Senate District, securing the position over Republican Ted Danz Jr. News10 ABC
- ➤ Democrat Samantha Miller-Herrera wins the Schenectady County Family Court judge seat with 64% of the vote, defeating Michael Godlewski. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady County provides a no-cost clinic for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to combat the seasonal surge in infections. The Daily Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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