Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Schenectady Greenmarket will be held indoors at Proctor's Theatre starting Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, featuring various vendors. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Schenectady Fire Department will conduct its annual Toys for Tots drive to collect unwrapped gifts for children in need, emphasizing community support beyond their emergency roles. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Maple Ski Ridge in Rotterdam celebrated its opening weekend on Dec. 8, 2024, with families enjoying skiing and snowboarding. The Daily Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal car crash on River Road in Niskayuna resulted in one death after the driver hit a tree and the vehicle caught fire. News10 ABC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kayla Feliciano criticizes Dontie Mitchell, claiming his defense and public statements are false following a split verdict where he was acquitted of attempted murder but found guilty of felony weapon possession. CBS 6 Albany
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New York launches a statewide child care initiative offering a toolkit to aid employers in enhancing recruitment and retention by assisting with child care solutions. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Micron Technologies finalizes a $6.1 billion funding agreement under the CHIPS Act, spearheaded by Senator Chuck Schumer, to build a major semiconductor manufacturing complex in Central New York, promising significant economic growth and job creation. CBS 6 Albany
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Albany Medical Center and the New York State Nurses Association remain at an impasse over contract negotiations, with nurses rejecting the hospital's 'last and best' offer amid disagreements on wages, retroactive pay, and staffing levels. WAMC
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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
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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