Like Springfield and Hartford before it, Schenectady is considering how to combat a rise in dirt bikes and ATVs racing through city streets. Democratic City Councilor Karen Zalewski-Wildzunas pointed to a recent dirt bike-related death in announcing her proposal. She wants the city to ban the noisy vehicles — which are often unregistered — and make it easier for police to impound them. We also discuss snow removal, the mayor’s state of the city address, and the city council’s two vacancies. (more…)
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