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Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chris Pickett—CEO of cb20 from Saratoga Springs—appeared on the 3rd Hour of NewsChannel 13 today to discuss safeguards and strategies as hackers and scammers target online shoppers during the holiday season. WNYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A dozen Capital Region BOCES faculty and staff earned CPR certification after completing hands-on training from the American Red Cross on November 10. Training participants from the Albany and Schoharie campuses learned life-saving skills to boost campus safety at the Career and Technical Education Center. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ The New York State Board of Regents announced that as part of its New York Inspires plan, personal finance education covering budgeting, credit and debt management, and saving and investing will be required for students in grades five through eight and high school+ elementary students will begin in fall 2027. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady County has committed $100,000 to the Schenectady Foundation (supporting its food insecurity initiative) to help address growing concerns that many residents may not receive full SNAP benefits and to bolster recent drive-thru pantry efforts. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Crews at the Clifton Park Highway Department are preparing trucks and storing over 2,000 tons of salt; they plan to use 250 to 275 tons per storm to counter unpredictable winter weather. Local hardware stores in Niskayuna are stocking winter supplies like pellets and de-icer spray—officials advise drivers to allow extra time for plows as conditions vary. CBS 6 Albany
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Sixties Spectacular Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying night of catchy tunes and energetic performances by Sixties Spectacular.
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Adoption Clinic at Pet Supplies Plus
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Pet Supplies Plus East Greenbush — Adoption fees apply — Find your new best friend at this rescue dog adoption event.
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