School buses in Upstate New York face vandalism and safety warnings

Multiple school buses were vandalized over a holiday weekend at a Durham Transportation lot on Sterling Avenue in Schenectady, New York. The Schenectady Police Department is investigating the incident, which forced the Schenectady City School District to scramble for alternative transportation solutions. While the district worked with vendors to ensure students could return home Tuesday afternoon, parents were warned of potential delays due to adjusted routes.

Separately, officials in the Hudson Valley are issuing warnings to drivers regarding school bus safety laws. As school buses return to the road, authorities remind motorists that flashing yellow lights indicate an approaching stop, while flashing red lights and extended stop arms require a full stop from all directions, except on divided highways. Violations can result in fines, license points, and court appearances, with many districts increasingly utilizing stop-arm cameras to enforce these regulations.