Concern Over Increased Litter in Central Park
I have been a resident of Schenectady for over twenty years and have always taken pride in our community’s efforts to maintain cleanliness and beauty around our city. However, in recent months, I have noticed a significant increase in the amount of litter left scattered around Central Park. As a frequent visitor to the park, this issue concerns me greatly — the park serves as a haven for many to get out and enjoy nature, but this current state is detrimental to both the aesthetic of our town and the environment. I strongly suggest that the city provides additional waste bins around the park and urge my fellow citizens to take responsibility for their litter. Let’s do our part to keep Schenectady beautiful.
– Martha O’Brien
Appreciation for WHNY’s Coverage of School Board Meeting
Last night, I tuned into WHNY News’s coverage of the recent SCCSD School Board meeting. I want to commend your team for the comprehensive and balanced reporting. The ongoing issues about school funding and the proposed curriculum changes are of utmost importance to parents like me. I appreciate the effort your team has made to keep us informed, and it helps ignite crucial conversations among the public. Please continue to focus on such local stories that impact our immediate community directly.
– Harry Fitzpatrick
Call for Improvement in Downtown Traffic Management
I am writing to draw attention to the growing traffic menace in downtown Schenectady. Everyday commuting has become a taxing experience for many of us due to the poor traffic management system and incessant traffic jams. I believe a thorough evaluation and strategic planning are needed to alleviate this problem. Incorporating smart traffic management technologies and improving the public transit system might be potential solutions. I hope the city officials will take notice of this issue that is taking a toll on the quality of residents’ life and work towards its resolution soon.
– Laura Sanchez
