Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
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🏘️ Community
The Capital Region offers a variety of events from November 22-24, including Saratoga Comic Con, the Schenectady County Holiday Parade, and the Magic of Lights in Altamont.
Schenectady's Winter Village opens November 22, offering a holiday-themed market with vendors, movies, and crafts at Frog Alley Brewing Co. until December 22.
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will follow a Sunday/holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, omitting Northway and Thruway Xpress services, with a return to regular service the following day.
Natasha Pernicka discusses challenges food pantries face with rising demand, highlighting the need for resources and policy support to aid food insecurity.
Daily Gazette staff Stan Hudy and Shenandoah Briere will MC a second stage at the Schenectady County Holiday Parade and stream it live on Facebook.
🚨 Crime
A Schenectady man, Waldo Evora, was arrested for allegedly attacking a Saratoga Black Lives Matter activist and is facing charges alongside Lexis Figuereo, who is accused of pointing a rifle during the same altercation.
🎓 Education
SUNY Schenectady County Community College saw a 10% reduction in enrollment for the fall 2024 semester, contrary to a statewide increase in community college attendance.
🏥 Health
The continuing growth of the cannabis market has led to a broader interest in psychedelics, with advocates emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure and focus on medicinal benefits amidst this expansion.
Albany Med Health System is considering ending its contract with CDPHP, potentially affecting network coverage for patients, due to a dispute over $50 million in withheld payments.
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