Schenectady Local News – Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is providing free rides on New Year’s Eve to support the STOP DWI initiative from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. News10 ABC

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Chanukah On Jay event in Schenectady was a festive celebration featuring doughnuts, a dreidel costume, and an Israeli flag among other highlights. The Daily Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ 2024 saw local politics in the Capital Region eclipsing national interest with a series of legal and electoral disputes, ranging from campaign misconduct to interparty conflicts and challenges to public record access. The Daily Gazette
➤ The Schenectady City Council held a special meeting to reallocate ARPA funding, directing $108,420 to COCOA House for a youth employment program, amidst procedural concerns raised by Mayor McCarthy. WAMC
➤ Glenville secures a $471,500 state grant to replace the pedestrian bridge over Collins Creek, enhancing its trail system. The Daily Gazette
➤ Schenectady reallocates its final federal Covid relief funds to acquire a new snow plow and enhance its summer youth employment program. The Daily Gazette
➤ Governor Kathy Hochul visited Marcy Correctional Facility, demanded an investigation into Robert Brooks' death, and announced measures including leadership changes and a $400 million investment for cameras to improve facility safety. CBS 6 Albany

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Harding Mazzotti law firm is distributing $20 Uber vouchers and offering discounts on KEY Sparkling Water to promote safe and inclusive New Year's Eve celebrations in multiple New York areas. CBS 6 Albany

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