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Schenectady’s new superintendent now on the job
Dr. Carlos Cotto has begun his new job as superintendent of the Schenectady City School District. It is one of the largest school districts in the Capital Region, and one of the most diverse. The district has about 9,300 students – with 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and a...
State lawmaker John McDonald tells CBS6 why State stepped in to save Burdett Birth Center
Schenectady — New York State Assemblyman John McDonald joined Tom Eschen on Power and Politics this week, breaking down how, and why the State stepped in to help save the Burdett Birth Center in Troy. Stay tuned for more from this wide-ranging conversation with John McDonald.
Albany Medical Center Reaccredited as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission
Albany Medical Center has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers. The post Albany Medical Center Reaccredited as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission first appeared on Spotlight News.
Local farmers brace for critical May, hoping to avoid frost for summer, fall crops
REXFORD, NY (WRGB) — Fresh, locally grown fruits like strawberries and apples are something we look forward to each season. May is considered the most important month on the calendar for local farmers who grow these crops. Kevin Bowman grows an assortment of things here that folks enjoy as...
Schenectady man charged in Crossgates Mall crash that injured eight people
Man charged in crash on overpass bridge near Crossgates. The owner of a Schenectady cannabis store is facing multiple charges for allegedly driving while impaired and speeding and causing a multivehicle crash near the Crossgates Mall ramp. Donald Andrews Jr., 35, of Schenectady, was under the influence of drugs and...
05/04/24 — Rainy Sunday, Good Days Ahead
Today wasn’t so bad! We started the day out nice with only partly cloudy skies. Later tonight we will see an increase in cloud cover as the showers start tomorrow morning. Comparing today and tomorrow, today was definitely a better day to be outside. Lows for tonight into tomorrow...
Marc Johnson Gets a First and a Second at Albany-Saratoga
MALTA – Not bad for a night’s work. After finishing second in the first leg of the DiCarlo’s Auto Body 358 Modified Shootout earlier in the night, Marc Johnson switched cars and drove to his first win of the season in the 35-lap NAPA Modifieds feature, highlighting a busy Friday night of racing at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
Rotterdam Police investigating vandalism at Free Jewish Cemetery, Gazette reports
ROTTERDAM, NY (WRGB) — Rotterdam police are looking into who vandalized a Jewish cemetery after more than thirty gravestones were found knocked over last month -- that’s according to the Daily Gazette. Citing police, the Gazette says the vandalism at the Free Jewish Cemetery was first reported April...
Hometown Heroes Day at Rotterdam Elks
PatriotHills.org, The Rotterdam Elks #2157, The Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Tri-County Council Vietnam Eras Veterans are hosting a Hometown Heroes Day at the Rotterdam Elks on Sunday. The Rotterdam Elks is located at 1152 Curry Road in Schenectady.
Father accused of starving his daughter to death, in court Friday
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — The Schenectady father facing a manslaughter charge and endangerment charges for the death of his 5-year-old daughter, was in court Friday. Robert Buskey, 33, of Schenectady, is set to appear before a Grand Jury in County Court on Tuesday at 10 a.m., with a preliminary hearing at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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