Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Siena Men's Basketball Head Coach Gerry McNamara collaborates with Cardona's Market to launch a sandwich named after him, with proceeds supporting the Capital Region Boys and Girls Club, highlighting his team's 3-0 start and community engagement. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Adam Halbfinger, a fitness enthusiast and advocate of community policing, has been appointed as the chief of the Scotia Police Department, succeeding Chief Daniel Harrigan. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Duanesburg man was charged with petty larceny for allegedly stealing GOP campaign signs, according to state police. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ A 28-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed during an argument in Schenectady, with a 26-year-old woman arrested in connection to the incident. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Two individuals from Cobleskill were arrested for allegedly robbing and injuring a taxi driver at knifepoint in Schenectady. WNYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mohawk CoWorks in Amsterdam served as a filming location for the Hallmark film 'Like Nobody’s Business,' starring Rachael Leigh Cook, and has sparked local excitement. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild is hosting its 46th annual Show and Sale, featuring weaving demonstrations and a variety of hand-woven products, this weekend in North Greenbush. The Daily Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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