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
NEW YORK CITY — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday proposed offering pregnant women 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments, which she said would make New York the first state in the U.S. to offer such benefits. The proposal was part of a six-point plan to improve maternal and neonatal
PRETORIA, South Africa — Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee who became a global star competing at his sport's highest level while running on carbon-fiber blades, was released from prison on Friday after serving nearly nine years for killing his girlfriend, the model Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius, 37, quietly left the Atteridgeville Correctional Center in Pretoria
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
LAS VEGAS — A Nevada judge was back to work a day after being attacked by a defendant in a felony battery case who was captured on courtroom video charging forward and "supermanning" over the judge's bench after it became clear that he was being sentenced to prison, a court official said Thursday. The defendant
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
SUZU, Japan — Japanese rescue workers and canine units searched urgently through rubble Wednesday ahead of predicted bitter cold and heavy rain in what the prime minister called a race against time after powerful earthquakes killed at least 73 people in western Japan. Fifteen people were listed as officially missing and possibly trapped under collapsed
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
