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State Police investigate homicide in Corinth

CORINTH – State police on Friday were investigating a shooting death late Thursday at a home on Raymond Street. Troopers responded to the home at approximately 10:30 p.m. Thursday, according to a press release. Trooper Kerra Burns said there is no threat to the public. State police are aware of all those involved in the incident, according to the press release. State police did not provide… → Read More

Schenectady firefighters get bulletproof vests

The department received bulletproof vests and helmets earlier this week → Read More

Stockade pump station project gets $3M in state funds

SCHENECTADY -- The city has received $3 million in grant funding from the state for the construction of what is now a $12 million pump station reconstruction project on North Ferry Street. The grant was announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office Thursday. It is part of $41.5 million in funds awarded to municipal water infrastructure projects across the Capital Region. “Investing in our state’s… → Read More

Group looks to improve Schenectady’s Stockade streets

The association raised funding for the study on its own → Read More

Schenectady Police: Callers impersonating police employees

The caller claims to be from the police department and asks for money for police equipment → Read More

City hears from residents on proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

SCHENECTADY -- Several residents came armed with suggestions during Tuesday’s meeting on the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area at the Phyllis Bornt Branch Library. Room 1 of the library was filled with residents who gave their ideas on what could be done to improve their neighborhood. Many also felt, though, that if there were revitalization projects going on or if there was… → Read More

Firm identified for Mohawk River flooding and ice jam study

The DEC announced the $500,000 study back in March → Read More

Delgado talks priorities for 19th Congressional District

First interview since Election Day victory focuses on plans, hopes for office → Read More

Mill Artisan District celebrates milestone with 'topping off' ceremony

Construction is expected to be completed by late spring → Read More

Schenectady man arrested on felony gun charge

SCHENECTADY -- A 33-year-old man was arrested Wednesday on a felony weapons charge, according to Schenectady police. Jamelle Ward, of Schenectady, was spotted by police detectives with a handgun in his waistband when they were in the 8th Avenue area on Wednesday, according to police. When officers approached Ward, he ran, leading police on a foot chase, according to the police department. Police… → Read More

Council committee gives tentative support to Schenectady Pride art installation

Project is vying for funding through Schenectady Foundation's Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge → Read More

Capital Region experiencing a "wetter than normal" fall season

A total of 9.66 inches of rain has fallen since Sept. 1 → Read More

Residents hear about effort to find flooding mitigation solutions

SCHENECTADY -- All options are on the table when it comes to making plans to reduce flooding in the Stockade Neighborhood, according to Margaret Irwin. Irwin, principal of the River Street Planning and Development, is involved with an up-to $8.7 million effort to reduce flooding in the historic neighborhood. Others involved with the project include city officials and Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker… → Read More

Smart City initiative to enter new stage

20 more light poles are scheduled to be equipped with LED lights on Monday → Read More

Hillside View Apartments open in Schenectady

The apartments were just the first phase of the Community Builders redevelopment project in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood → Read More

Faith leaders call for solidarity and action at Schenectady vigil

The vigil was held at Congregation Gates of Heaven on Monday → Read More

Schenectady City Council to vote on budget with slightly larger tax cut

The latest version of the budget features a 1.06 percent property tax cut → Read More

Schenectady budget for 2019 approved in 4-3 vote

SCHENECTADY -- A divided City Council approved the 2019 city budget in a 4-3 vote during a special meeting on Friday. The $86.7 million budget includes a 1.06-percent property tax cut, which was the product of negotiations among council members heading into the vote on Friday. The budget slightly deviated from Mayor Gary McCarthy’s proposed spending plan, which he presented to council members… → Read More

Pay raises still an issue heading into Schenectady budget vote

Council members are slated to vote on the budget Friday → Read More

Schenectady police chief details training at FBI

SCHENECTADY -- Police Chief Eric Clifford will be in Quantico, Virginia until mid-December, but it isn’t for any sort of vacation. Clifford was selected to participate in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy where members of various law enforcement agencies across the world receive training from members of the federal agency. The program is invitation only, and you must be… → Read More