Whether you are new to the city of Schenectady or looking to discover it further, there is plenty to learn in a place with a rich history of innovation, manufacturing, entertainment and more. Founded on the south side of the Mohawk River by Dutch colonists in the 17th century, the city’s name is derived from
PERRY, Iowa — An Iowa principal critically injured in a school shooting put himself in harm's way so students could try to escape from a teenage shooter who opened fire in a cafeteria as students were gathering for breakfast before class, authorities said Friday. Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger and six others, including two
SCHENECTADY — Minita Sanghvi, a Democrat who was recently sworn in for her second term as Saratoga Springs Finance Commission, is expected to announce her candidacy Monday for the New York State 44th Senate District. She will face Republican incumbent and seasoned politician Sen. James Tedisco for the seat representing all of Saratoga County, the
BALLSTON SPA — A jury was selected Wednesday to determine the case of Eliezer Gaetan, who is accused of crashing a car into a Ballston home before attempting to rob the residence. Gaetan was arrested last February for an incident that allegedly happened in the area of Charlton and Middle Line roads. Gaetan, 42, of Schenectady, faces
LONDON — U.K. police have opened a fraud investigation into Britain's Post Office over a miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of postmasters wrongfully accused of stealing money when a faulty computer system was to blame. The Metropolitan Police force said late Friday that it is investigating "potential fraud offences arising out of these prosecutions,"
TOKYO — Japan plans to accept a relief team from the United States but no aid from other governments, the daily Nikkei reported on Friday, four days after an earthquake killed 91 people and forced the evacuation of thousands in the Noto peninsula. The U.S. and Japan are discussing how and when the U.S. would
SCHENECTADY - A city man admitted this week to sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13, Schenectady County District Attorney's officials said. Officials cited the case as showing the value of the Schenectady County Child Advocacy Center, described as a child-friendly environment specifically designed to forensically interview children related to physical or sexual
SCHENECTADY - Schenectady Shares is pushing to gather 25,000 pounds of food and hygiene products, as well as $25,000 in cash, by Feb. 10 as part of its campaign to restock food pantries and fight food insecurity. During the organization’s inaugural campaign last year, it raised 20,767 pounds of food and hygiene products and $20,373.
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Oregon on Friday after a window and chunk of its fuselage blew out in midair, media reports said. A passenger sent KATU-TV a photo showing a gaping hole in the side of the airplane next to passenger seats. It was not immediately clear
LONDON — Actor David Soul, who earned fame as the blond half of crime-fighting duo "Starsky & Hutch" in the popular 1970s television series, has died at the age of 80. His wife, Helen Snell, said Friday that "David Soul — beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother — died yesterday after a valiant battle for
