Editor's Note: Wayne LaPierre, controversial longtime head of the National Rifle Association, resigned his position Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, days before the start of a New York civil trial poised to scrutinize his leadership of the powerful organization. LaPierre's ties, however, run deep in Schenectady. We featured those ties in an article published Feb. 26
SCHENECTADY — Longtime community pillar Dr. Bernard “Bernie” McEvoy died last week. He was 87. McEvoy was perhaps most recognized for his work with Vale Cemetery. His time at the historic graveyard began with volunteer work, before he went on to serve in multiple roles, all the way up to president of the board. During
SCHENECTADY - An early Friday fire damaged a four-unit apartment house on University Place in Schenectady leading the Red Cross to assist seven occupants, Fire Chief Don Mareno said. No injuries were reported. Firefighters were called to the residence at 1029 University Place shortly after 2 a.m. Friday, Mareno said. Firefighters arrived to smoke coming
SCHENECTADY - Local municipalities were gearing up for this weekend's expected snow storm as Schenectady reminded residents of parking restrictions, and Rotterdam declared a snow emergency. The storm is expected to bring as much as 12 inches of snow to the two municipalities and elsewhere in the region. What are Schenectady's Snowstorm Parking Restrictions? In
Volunteering isn't just about helping others; it's about creating a stronger, kinder community. Whether it's a few hours a week or a one-time effort, your contribution matters. Here are some places in Schenectady County that accept volunteers and how to contact them City Mission of Schenectady Founded in 1906, the City Mission of Schenectady is
The site of a once-popular restaurant that has sat empty since closing more than a decade ago is set to be purchased by the Schenectady Industrial Development Agency. The IDA will purchase the former Fireside Pizzeria and Sandwich Pub building at 1631 Eastern Parkway for $110,000. The building, which sits across the street from Market
SCOTIA-GLENVILLE - A group of high school students at Scotia-Glenville provided some extra help for those in need this holiday season. Together they worked to make scarves to help keep people warm while winter continues along. Teachers and coaches Jen Russell, Maria Wagner and Pat Zeman led the students in using donated fleece to cut
SCHENECTADY — The new year brings new leadership for the Schenectady County Legislature. Lawmakers during Tuesday's organizational meeting elected Gary Hughes, a District 2 legislator representing portions of Schenectady, as chair of the legislative body. He will succeed District 4 Legislator Anthony Jasenski, who held the role for the past decade and nominated Hughes for
SCHENECTADY - There’s a new live-music venue in Schenectady that’s creating quite the buzz. The Electric Grinch, taking its name from a popular bar in Schenectady during the 1970s and ‘80s, aims to blend the charm of the past with contemporary aesthetics. Owned by Mitchell Ramsey, who also runs the Jay St. Pub, the venue
SCHENECTADY — Collaboration is the theme as the Schenectady City Council heads into a new year. Members of the seven-member body are hoping to move past months of infighting and racial tensions that divided the all Democratic body in the past and work more collaboratively moving forward. Council President Marion Porterfield said during Tuesday’s organizational
