Today
in Schenectady
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I-90 closed all westbound lanes between exits 25 and 26, with one lane reopening by 6:30 a.m. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ A commercial truck crash on the Thruway in Rotterdam, NY, led to one driver's death and the arrest of Manuel Aristyarias for impaired driving. News10 ABC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nalayah Terry, 19, has been arrested in Schenectady for assault after stabbing a woman who sustained minor injuries. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Omar Wynn from Schenectady pleaded guilty to distributing 1,500 fentanyl pills and 8.6 grams of cocaine, facing sentencing in March 2025 with potential prison time and fines. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mary Beth Walsh, a Republican, was re-elected to the 112th Assembly District, defeating Democrat Joe Seeman. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Four maps illustrate the 2024 Election outcomes in the Capital Region across presidential, congressional, state Senate, and Assembly races. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Gabriella Romero makes history by becoming the first person of Hispanic heritage to hold the 109th Assembly District seat in New York, showcasing a significant moment for representation in the state. WNYT
- ➤ Incumbent Republican Sen. Jim Tedisco retains his seat in the 44th Senate District after defeating Democrat Minita Sanghvi by approximately 25,000 votes. The Daily Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Abraham Lincoln
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