Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
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🏘️ Community
National Grid began its annual holiday tradition today by decorating its trucks with a cheerful snowman and bright lights at the Schenectady garage—workers also assisted events at Ronald McDonald House and Albany Med to bring joy to families.
The festive trucks will join the county holiday parade this weekend as part of the season's celebrations.
Children at Northern Rivers Early Learning Center made crafts to decorate a float for the Schenectady County Holiday Parade, which is set for Saturday.
Authorities announced that traffic closures will be enforced on key roads for the 56th Annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade on Saturday—drivers are advised to plan alternate routes.
🎭 Culture
Schenectady Armory Studios will soon host Titanic: An Immersive Voyage — a new exhibit that lets visitors explore the story of the historic sinking over a century ago.
📰 Economy
BelGioioso Cheese announced expansion in Glenville that will create 30 jobs and secure 100 million pounds of milk from New York dairy farmers — Empire State Development will add $1.5 million in tax credits through the Excelsior Jobs Program.
🎓 Education
Students from Schenectady High School’s City As Our Campus musical theater program will rehearse for their Holiday Parade performance tomorrow, November 22 in preparation for the festive event.
🏛️ Government
The Schenectady City School District used state funds to pay a local resident’s $1,718 mortgage this summer—documents show the decision.
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