Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nash Weston Onorato Memorial Foundation, established after Chris and Ashley Onorato lost their baby, hosted its first fundraiser to aid parents dealing with stillbirths and infant loss. WNYT
- ➤ Schenectady is considering a $4.14 million project to build a two-lane connector road between Jay Street and Nott Street, including a multi-use trail, with $2 million funded by the Downtown Revitalization initiative. CBS 6 Albany
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Schenectady man confessed to rape and arson, leading to a 30-year prison sentence for crimes committed in May, including the assault of two women and setting fire to an apartment. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Dontie Mitchell was found not guilty of 2nd Degree Attempted Murder but guilty of 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, with the jury citing reasonable doubt for the former based on the evidence presented. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady High School is enhancing security by installing weapons detection systems, including 15 RONIN detectors and five bag scanners, after a series of violent incidents, with funding partly covered by a $500,000 Department of Justice grant. The Daily Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a $3 billion Inflation Refund, giving up to $500 to approximately 8.6 million qualifying New Yorkers to ease the cost of living in 2025. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ State Sen. James Tedisco requests details on New York school districts' progress toward electrifying bus fleets, citing major financial implications. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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