Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Experts at the University at Albany warn families that scammers may use AI to clone voices and suggest adding a safe word to verify loved ones during calls. They say if a caller demands money, hang up and call back on the saved number (a simple movie quote works best). CBS 6 Albany
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local delivery services urge shoppers to order gifts soon as FedEx recommends ordering next week and the U.S. Postal Service advises shipping ground by Dec. 17 and two-day delivery by Dec. 20 to ensure on-time Christmas delivery. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Duanesburg will vote Tuesday on a $6.9 million measure for capital projects for the central school district (weather permitting) to support school upgrades. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Amanda Keil, Co-Head of the Brown School (in Schenectady), discussed holiday gratitude on CBS6 Monday, Dec. 15, offering practical tips for teaching kids to use respectful language and creative arts and crafts across all age groups. CBS 6 Albany
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Rivers Casino
9 p.m. — Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady — Price varies — Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with live music, dinner, and a chance to win exciting prizes.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
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