Sunday, December 1st, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family and community members commemorated the two-year anniversary of Samantha Humphrey's disappearance in Schenectady with a vigil, while continuing to seek justice. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Animal Protective Foundation aims to increase its animal adoptions by 16% in 2024, facing challenges of rising demands for specialized veterinary care, with a Giving Tuesday appeal to double donations to their Angel Fund. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Grass & Goodness, a new father and son owned cannabis dispensary in Schenectady, prioritizes education and community support by donating a portion of sales to Habitat for Humanity. CBS 6 Albany
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man died following a house explosion in Schenectady, with the fire being brought under control within 40 minutes; the cause is under investigation but not deemed suspicious. WNYT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Despite recent droughts, Christmas tree buyers in the Capital Region can expect a robust selection at stable prices. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Capital region small businesses participate in Small Business Saturday, a tradition emphasized since its inception by the Obama administration in 2011, to bolster local shopping and community financial well-being. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady peace activists continue their weekly protests against U.S. aid to Israel amidst the latest Israel-Hamas conflict, despite a new ceasefire with Hezbollah. The Daily Gazette
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New Year's Eve Improv Celebration at The Mopco
Celebrate the New Year with laughter and a complimentary champagne toast at The Mopco Improv Theatre in Schenectady.
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~ Alfred Adler
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