Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of November.
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🏘️ Community
GE Aerospace made a charitable contribution of $400,000 to three veteran organizations in observance of Veterans Day, with a significant portion allocated to support accommodations for veterans' families during medical care.
A U.S. Army veteran in Schenectady was given a free roof by Next Generation Roofing under the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, which has provided over 600 roofs to veterans since 2016.
Local businesses across the Capital Region are providing veterans with free meals, doughnuts, car washes, and more to honor their service on Veterans Day.
🎓 Education
New York's Education Commissioner advocates for local communities to determine smartphone policies in schools, diverging from calls for a statewide ban.
🌲 Environment
The National Weather Service issued a red-flag warning across several New York counties due to critical fire weather conditions, following recent wildfires and advising against outdoor burning.
🏛️ Government
After more than 80 years, John Tarbert, a World War II airman killed in Germany, was finally identified and laid to rest in the United States thanks to DNA provided by his son.
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy signed a $116.7 million budget for 2025 with a 3% property tax increase, an $18,281 raise for his salary, and the use of $3 million in ARPA funding.
🏥 Health
A local author is using children's books to increase awareness of Cadasil, a rare genetic blood disorder leading to stroke, cognitive decline, and dementia.
🏈 Sports
Over 1,200 participants competed in the 2024 MVP Healthcare Stockade-athon in Schenectady, with Alex Corbett and Cara Udvadia winning the men's and women's titles respectively.
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