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Schenectady names Adonis Richards first city poet laureate; council and residents praise appointment
5771015 · September 10, 2025
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The City Council adopted a resolution designating Adonis Richards as Schenectady's first poet laureate; Richards pledged to run programs and workshops and councilmembers expressed support for youth and community engagement.
The Schenectady City Council approved a resolution designating Adonis Richards as the city's first poet laureate Monday, and Richards spoke to the council about programming he plans to offer. "It's an honor and a pleasure to be able to serve my city," Adonis Richards said during the public comment portion after the resolution was handled on consent. He…
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