Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Despite increasing hate crimes, Temple Israel of Albany and other local religious institutions did not receive expected state funding for security, exacerbating financial strains.
First graders at Herman L.
Bradt Elementary School in Schenectady County sent Christmas cards to Earl Albert, who donated his tree to Rockefeller Center but couldn't attend the lighting due to a recent stroke.
The Electric City Community Grocery in Schenectady received a $150,000 USDA grant to support the opening of a downtown grocery store, enhancing access to healthy food in an underserved area.
🚨 Crime
New York State Police issued 24,191 tickets and made 251 DWI arrests during the Thanksgiving enforcement period, marking an increase from the previous year.
🎭 Culture
The Schenectady County Historical Society hosts its largest Festival of Trees event with over 75 trees, celebrating the holiday season from Dec.
7 through 28.
The Great Benjamins Circus is set to entertain at Via Port Rotterdam with a variety of acts, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.
🎓 Education
SUNY Schenectady County Community College President Steady Moono will resign in 2026 after over a decade of leadership and numerous campus improvements.
A New York state-commissioned study by the Rockefeller Institute recommends updating the Foundation Aid formula to improve funding equity and predictability for public schools.
🏛️ Government
Republican Joe Mastroianni surrenders to Scotia Police after a video surfaced showing him allegedly replacing opponent Angelo Santabarbara's campaign mailer with his own.
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