Friday, November 15th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lia Toyota and Things of My Very Own are running a holiday wish drive, offering 'Sponsor A Child in Crisis' tags for the community to fulfill the basic needs of local children in crisis. WNYT
- ➤ The Daily Gazette in Schenectady celebrated its 130th anniversary with local dignitaries presenting proclamations and a city key on November 14, 2024. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority has initiated a $77,930 survey, backed with $10 million in state funding, to identify needed upgrades at the Museum of Innovation and Science. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady moves forward with renovations after receiving $10 million from New York State for necessary repairs. News10 ABC
- ➤ Schenectady seeks $1.5 million in state funding to convert the former St. Clare’s Hospital into a 250-unit apartment complex with daycare, aiming for a vibrant community and economic revitalization. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in Schenectady was hospitalized after being stabbed early Thursday morning, with no arrests made so far. WNYT
- ➤ Two individuals were charged after allegedly robbing and kidnapping a taxi driver in Schenectady, forcing her to drive 35 miles under threat. The Daily Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kathy Hochul requests Amtrak to reconsider its service reduction on trains between New York City and the Hudson Valley due to East River tunnel rehabilitation. The Daily Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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