Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady plans to reduce most road speed limits to 25MPH to enhance safety for all users, including those using alternative transport forms. News10 ABC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire significantly damaged a Schenectady home and a car, but the family and their cats were not harmed. CBS 6 Albany
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Destiny Brown of Schenectady was indicted for allegedly misusing Social Security benefits meant for her deceased wife's children, facing up to five years in prison if convicted. CBS 6 Albany
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Union College significantly contributes $332.7 million to the Capital Region's economy, benefiting local businesses and the community in Schenectady. Union College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady High School math teacher Pamela Eighmie was named the 2025 Teacher of the Year for Schenectady City School District. 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
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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