SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady Fire Department is seeking to bolster its recruitment efforts with the proposed creation of a firefighter trainee position that would allow the agency to broaden its pool of candidates. Under the proposal, which is pending city council approval, the fire department would lower its age requirement for hiring from 21 years
SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady County unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in October, below the statewide average but above the 2.7% the county recorded in October 2022. According to statistics from the state Department of Labor (DOL), the county’s unemployment rate increased from 3.2% in September to 3.5% last month, with the numbers not seasonally adjusted.
SCHENECTADY — After a decade of trying to bring a grocery store to downtown Schenectady, the Electric City Co-op has rebranded as it continues to grow its membership and search for a storefront location. Now the Electric City Community Grocery, the organization has been touring various sites in recent months, including a location on lower
SCHENECTADY — Inside the Mohawk Valley Art Shoppe in Schenectady, work by local artists hangs on the walls waiting to be purchased. At least 30% of every piece bought will go to charity organization Things Of My Very Own. Devery Gara, owner of the State Street shop, knew when she opened her own store that
