Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyreik Blackmon of Schenectady pleads guilty to promoting a sexual performance by a child, receiving a seven-year prison sentence with additional post-release supervision and is required to register as a sex offender. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Zai John Vanhoesen was convicted of first-degree burglary and attempted robbery in Niskayuna, facing up to 25 years in prison. News10 ABC
- ➤ In Schenectady, a garbage truck driver was arrested for driving the vehicle under the influence and injuring a co-worker. The Daily Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady, NY, marks its 55th Christmas parade, tracing its origins back to Whitney's iconic Thanksgiving parade in Albany from the 1930s to 1960s. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy warns of implementing fines for trash pickup violations unless the City Council agrees on a new garbage fee structure by Monday. The Daily Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Caribe restaurant in Schenectady offers a unique Thanksgiving feast that includes traditional dishes with a Spanish twist. CBS 6 Albany
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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