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Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. News10 ABC
- ➤ 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. News10 ABC
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Natasha Pernicka discusses challenges food pantries face with rising demand, highlighting the need for resources and policy support to aid food insecurity. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ 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. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. WNYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WNYT
- ➤ 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. The Daily Gazette
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