SCHENECTADY — Items made and produced from area businesses can offer unique gifts this and every holiday season and also help stimulate the local economy. Here is a sampling of what some Capital Region businesses are seeing as popular gift items this year: Schenectady Trading Company on Union Street in Schenectady Schenectady Trading Company on Union
SCHENECTADY — A proposal that would link salary increases for members of the Schenectady County Legislature to those of public employees is raising concerns with some government observers, who worry the idea could prevent lawmakers from representing the interest of residents when approving future contracts. Lawmakers introduced legislation last week that would extend salary increases to
The Schenectady County Legislature announced the winning floats, dance, and musical performances for the “New York State of Mind” themed 54th Annual Holiday Parade. The awardees were presented with plaques and certificates from the Legislature and the award winners are: Best Overall: New York Air National Guard 109th Airlift Wing Best “New York State of Mind”
Each week, Pets Fur Adoption will feature cats, dogs, and other animals available for adoption or fostering at local shelters and rescues. Embrace the crisp chill by adopting a cat; their warmth and snuggles make the cold weather a delight. As temperatures drop, a furry companion brings comfort and coziness that blankets you in joy.
The City Mission of Schenectady is set to expand its Downtown Ambassador program with the establishment of a satellite office on Jay Street. The program brings formerly homeless individuals back into the workforce as part of an initiative that greets downtown visitors and provides assistance to those in need. The mission founded the program in
SCHENECTADY — A week after Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy vetoed the City Council’s 2024 budget, the council will hold a veto-override vote during a special budget meeting Thursday night. City Council President Marion Porterfield said there has been progress in the ongoing budget negotiations. The city is facing a looming Dec. 31 deadline to pass
The Schenectady City Council passed a 2024 budget by a slim 4-3 margin during a special budget meeting on Monday night. The $109 million spending plan got over the finish line 19 days after the city’s Nov. 1 budget deadline. The approved budget funds the police and fire department overtime lines by $662,873 less than
SCHENECTADY - Sean Wyse and the Rivers Gives team aim to collaborate with local non-profit organizations, seeking opportunities for Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady to support them through various channels within the community. “The holidays are always the hardest for so many folks,” said Wyse, who serves as the community relations manager at Rivers Casino.
SCHENECTADY - Two men have been arrested recently on accusations of business burglaries in separate cases, police said. In the first case, Scott A. Vanbergen, 39, of Saratoga County, was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree attempted robbery, along with other charges, including driving while ability impaired. He was arrested after he fled a traffic
SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady City Council's prolonged budget discussions culminated on Monday evening with the passage of a $109 million budget for 2024, but not before a new, yet familiar, character entered the budget fracas — former Schenectady Mayor Al Jurczynski. While current Mayor Gary McCarthy said on Tuesday that he is still weighing whether to
