Scattered thunderstorms during the evening followed by occasional showers overnight Schenectady resident Robert McFarland in front of the Ardsley Road home that he has donated to Union College BARBER 1185 Ardsley Place in Schenectady Friday Schenectady resident Robert McFarland has donated his house to Union College after six decades living in the city SCHENECTADY — When Schenectady resident Robert McFarland relocated to Virginia last winter he faced a choice on what to do with the Ardsley Road home he owned for six decades He ultimately deciding to donate the property to Union College Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content More Schenectady | Newsletter Contact Ted Remsnyder at tremsnyder@dailygazette.net Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest food and drink articles delivered to your inbox every Thursday Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Sign up today to receive email newsletters of local daily obituaries Get the Register Star and Daily Mail E-edition delivered directly to your inbox Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account NEWS10 ABC Schenectady police to host free pop-up pet food pantries People in the Capital Region are used to seeing movies filmed around here but what happened in one local city was a horror movie scene that came to life One brave citizen helped save the day before police arrested a man in a clown mask who was carrying an electric chainsaw Local restaurant owner speaks in Washington about tariff impact Knee replacement won't stop local woman from running 5k Multiple cars had their windows smashed in at an apartment complex in Watervliet last October Police just recently charged the suspect tied to this case with a felony A team is investigating Monday to see if there was any further damage to the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse foundation after a tugboat and barge crashed into the monument last week New York is recognizing the deadly epidemic that’s impacted Indigenous people for generations May 5 is the National Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (M.M.I.P.) Awareness Day but the state is now acknowledging an awareness week Proposed rebates for electric landscaping equipment Mildred Elley to open new Amsterdam location Over $69K raised from 45th annual Crop Hunger Walk There was a meeting in the Electric City on Saturday to support electric vehicles.For the first time the Electric Vehicle Association met in Schenectady for its annual meeting This event offered networking opportunities and the chance to test drive an electric vehicle People from all over the country came to Schenectady for this event Organizers say there are many benefits to driving an electric vehicle The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. She can be contacted at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710 by Jana DeCamilla (WRGB) — A 23-year-old Schenectady man was formally charged in connection with an April stabbing Jose Martinez was arraigned on the indictment that charges him with one count of Attempted Murder one count of Attempted Assault with Intention to Cause Serious Injury Assault with Intention to Cause Physical Injury with a Weapon and third-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon Albany Police responded to a residence on Kent Street for reports of an individual who had been stabbed Police found a 16-year-old male with a puncture wound to his back He was treated on scene by emergency medical personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital Police determined that the victim was stabbed in the area of Central Avenue and Quail Street Albany Police observed a male matching the description of Martinez on foot in the area of Eagle Street and Elm Street and arrested him SCHENECTADY - The NY Phoenix took on the Reading Rebels Sunday NY Phoenix's Tafari Beckford slams the ball through the hoop late in Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady NY Phoenix's Paul Parks goes up for a shot under the basket early during Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady NY Phoenix's Wali Hepburn goes up for a shot underneath the basket during Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady NY Phoenix's Todd Spotswood looks to put up a jump shot during Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady NY (WRGB) — Opening Day brought excitement and new improvements to the Niskayuna Little League fields as players returned to the diamond this weekend which includes more than 40 teams and over 400 kids officially kicked off its season on Saturday with a community celebration Among the upgrades this year are brand-new dugouts providing young athletes with improved facilities for the spring and summer seasons and players gathered for festivities that marked the beginning of a busy and competitive season for Niskayuna’s baseball community League officials said the renovations were made possible thanks to local fundraising and community support NY Phoenix’s Paul Parks goes up for a shot under the basket early during Sunday’s home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady NY Phoenix’s Wali Hepburn goes up for a shot underneath the basket during Sunday’s home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady SCHENECTADY — The New York Phoenix set the tone convincingly in the first quarter of a 129-92 win over the Reading Rebels in TBL action Sunday at Armory Studios NY The game was scoreless through the first two minutes with Reading going up 3-0 at the 9:48 mark of the first before the Phoenix scored the next 26 of 28 points going up 30-12 by the end of the quarter and building the lead to 67-36 at halftime The Phoenix never led by less than 31 in the second half pulling ahead by as much as 47 in the third quarter NY Phoenix point guard Shadell Millinghaus gets a pre-game hug from Daily Gazette mascot Newsie prior to Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady Daily Gazette mascot Newsie gave out high fives to youngsters prior to Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady Daily Gazette reporter Shenandoah Briere talks to a young artist about the Spring Newsie coloring contest prior to Sunday's NY Phoenix home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady The Daily Gazette sponsored the Sunday afternoon contest posed with team mascot Singe and Daily Gazette mascot Newsie prior to Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady The Daily Gazette sponsored the Sunday afternoon match-up Daily Gazette mascot Newsie jumped into a quick pick-up game with several youngsters away from the court for some fun during Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady The Daily Gazette sponsored the afternoon match-up A youngster ws anxious to give Daily Gazette mascot Newsie a high-five during Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady The NY Phoenix squad and staff took a photo with Daily Gazette mascot Newsie and team mascot after the team's 129-92 win over the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady Joshua Montgomery (8) and Wali Hepburn (12) were all smiles in front of Daily Gazette mascot Newsie after Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady and Daily Gazette mascot Newsie got the crowd excited prior to Sunday's home game against the Reading Rebels at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms The new bulk item trash stickers that will be affixed on large garbage items in Schenectady Enforcement is set to begin for the Schenectady trash sticker program with property owners currently receiving three free coupons in their mailboxes as part of a citywide mailing SCHENECTADY — Enforcement is set to begin for the Schenectady trash sticker program which requires residents to place city-sold stickers on large trash items they want to dispose of with property owners currently receiving three free coupons in their mailboxes as part of a citywide mailing More Schenectady County | Newsletter Two Schenectady residents are facing felony charges after city police this week executed search warrants on residences that resulted in the arrests and seizure of weapons and drugs SCHENECTADY — Two Schenectady residents are facing felony charges after city police executed search warrants this week on residences that resulted in the arrests and seizure of weapons and drugs City police executed a search warrant at 841 Stanley St on Wednesday and uncovered “large quantities of crack cocaine along with fentanyl and a handgun,” the department announced in a news release Friday Contact reporter Chad Arnold at: carnold@dailygazette.net or by calling 518-410-5117 This summer Schenectady will mark the 200th anniversary of Marquis de LaFayette’s visit to the city that was part of his national tour marking the 50th year since the outbreak of the American Revolution Shown is a portrait of the major general of the Continental Army Like many people who enjoy taking a closer look at some of the biggest heroes in American history Schenectady City Historian Chris Leonard is sometimes a bit disappointed how surprised I was when I discovered that George Washington owned as many as 123 slaves and that Abraham Lincoln once defended a slave holder BARBER The new posted speed limit 25 MPH is visible on Erie Boulevard in Schenectady Friday Two months after Schenectady lowered its citywide speed limit to 25 mph car crashes are trending downward on city streets according to preliminary data from Schenectady police SCHENECTADY — Two months after Schenectady lowered its citywide speed limit to 25 mph Schenectady City Council approved the reduction from 30 mph in January and the city became the second city in the Capital Region after Albany to adopt the 25 mph limit when it took effect on March 1 Volunteers invited to Schenectady's Vale Cemetery for Caring for Your Cemetery Day Volunteers invited to Schenectady's Vale Cemetery for Caring for Your Cemetery Day Brady Weatherwax led the way with four goals for Schenectady/Mohonasen/Schalmont boys' lacrosse in an 11-1 victory over Lansingburgh on Friday Lorenzo Groulx and Danny Quinn added two goals each while Brayden Cooper recorded eight saves Schenectady Police are partnering with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to launch a free pop-up pet food pantry on Tuesday.There will be several pop-up events for city residents in need of food for their pets The first event is happening May 6 from 12 p.m The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society will be there to give out free pet food Schenectady Police are partnering with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to launch a free pop-up pet food pantry on Tuesday.There will be several pop-up events for city residents in need of food for their pets The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society will be there to give out free pet food at Central Park Dog Park on Iroquois Way 2025Photo: David Hagerman / iStock / Getty Images Schenectady has seen a decrease in car crashes since lowering its speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour on March 1 with preliminary data indicating fewer accidents on city streets This change follows Albany's similar move in January which also led to a reduction in traffic accidents The Schenectady City Council approved the speed limit reduction in January making the city the second in the Capital Region to adopt the 25 mph limit Law enforcement initially allowed a grace period for drivers to adjust but has since started enforcing the new limit more strictly are considering implementing similar measures The success in Schenectady and Albany may influence these decisions the speed limit change is part of a broader safety initiative with 743 incidents reported between January 1 and March 18 compared to 889 during the same period in 2024 The city has also installed school zone cameras to further encourage safe driving resulting in over 10,000 speeding violations recorded shortly after installation The positive impact of these measures is being closely monitored and the hope is that other cities will see similar benefits if they choose to lower their speed limits by Sean Cavanaugh SCHENECTADY, N.Y (WRGB). — The Electric Vehicle Association concluded its three-day event in Schenectady offering community members a chance to experience electric vehicles firsthand allowed attendees to test drive electric vehicles and engage with owners about the benefits of going electric expressed interest in transitioning to an all-electric vehicle and we know that with one plug in having the benefits of like charging and like gas that you know the next car will be all electric and why need to get an idea of what the different options are," he said Many EV owners noted the financial savings from not purchasing gas Does it raise it by more than what you pay in gas When asked about the impact of Elon Musk's political views on the EV industry "But do I buy the car based on his political views I bought the car because it was a vehicle that did what we wanted it to do The event organizers hope to make this an annual occurrence in Schenectady The Schenectady Police Department, in collaboration with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) is launching a series of free pet food pantry pop-up events for city residents in need part of the Pets Are Family Too Assistance Program is funded by a $20,000 grant awarded to the city in 2023 through the Better Cities for Pets™ program The program was developed by Lieutenant Michael Dalton and Animal Control Officer Elizabeth Booke and reflects the city’s commitment to supporting pet-owning residents facing economic challenges The first pet food distribution event will take place on Tuesday, May 6, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Park Dog Park The event is open to all City of Schenectady residents and will be staffed by MHHS which is providing the food and additional support “This is about keeping families together — and for many pets are family,” said Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy “We’re proud to launch a program that reflects that belief and helps our residents through tough times.” City plans to expand outreach through future events The Animal Control Unit of the Police Department will continue to host additional pop-up events at various locations throughout the city Dates and venues for future distributions will be announced by the department in the coming weeks Schenectady is recognized as a certified Better City for Pets a designation that highlights efforts to support pet-friendly infrastructure and services across homes Residents seeking more information about the program are encouraged to contact the Schenectady Police Department’s Animal Control Officers directly Schenectady launches free pet food events to help residents care for their animals amid financial hardship © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd is hosting the National Electric Vehicle Association's annual meeting and awards ceremony marking the first time the event has been held outside of California which began on Friday and runs through the weekend features events highlighting progress in electric vehicles and their future president of the Electric Vehicle Association expressed optimism about the industry's prospects The event includes a tour of the Lynkwell Manufacturing Facility, an electric history tour on a CDTA Electric E-Transit Bus and culminates with the annual meeting and awards ceremony president of the New York Capital District EVA praised Schenectady's contributions to the electric vehicle movement Borseth acknowledged challenges facing the industry including misconceptions and the importance of federal tax credits "We're in a tough time right now and so things are changing," said Borseth we do hope that the federal tax credit is going to continue because that does help get people into electric vehicles there are a lot of misconceptions out there about electric vehicles and all different kinds of things The conference concludes on Sunday with a public event at Lynkwell from 10 a.m where attendees can test drive electric vehicles and ask questions SCHENECTADY, NY — Two separate raids carried out this week by Schenectady police resulted in the arrests of two suspects and the seizure of multiple handguns a search warrant was executed at 841 Stanley Street where officers recovered large quantities of crack cocaine and fentanyl including three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the fifth degree and one misdemeanor count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree a second search warrant was executed at 329 Paige Street That operation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine and two handguns was arrested and charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree Police confirmed that the two investigations were unrelated but part of ongoing enforcement operations targeting narcotics and illegal firearms in the city MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Three historic sites in Montgomery County each have been awarded $100,000 grants to aid preservation and restoration projects. Read MoreThree Montgomery County historic sites awarded revitalization grants SARATOGA SPRINGS — Of the 11 people who will sit on Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford’s Charter Review Commission A special committee appointed two years ago to develop new solar regulations in the town of Rotterdam will have three months to complete the final stages of its work that was expanded last year to tackle other green energy system regulations Elise Stefanik rallied in front of The Fairways of Halfmoon golf course on Johnson Road on Thursday HALFMOON — Scores of protesters holding signs and chanting “Hey ho Elise Stefanik’s got to go” lined the street outside The Fairways of Halfmoon golf course where the congresswoman was the keynote speaker at a Saratoga County Republican Part… We're always interested in hearing about news in our community SARATOGA COUNTY — Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge James A Walsh has ruled that several political candidates cannot run as Republicans quashing primaries for Saratoga County sheriff Clifton Park highway supervisor and Clifton Park town clerk When the new Union College hockey arena opens this fall at Mohawk Harbor visitors will find a new public overlook area offering a sweeping view of the Mohawk River A Schenectady County Supreme Court judge has rejected a suit from City Council President Marion Porterfield seeking to invalidate ballot petitions from Democratic council candidate Kim Wiggins SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two of the organizers and featured speakers at a demonstration in Saratoga Springs in March have pleaded not guilty and refused to accept a plea deal offered by the city for allegedly violating city ordinance A new dog park is set to open in Juracka Park with town lawmakers approving regulations for the park at their meeting last week and scheduling a May 14 public hearing to update a local law regarding permitting required to use the park CANAJOHARIE - Democratic congressional candidate Blake Gendebien spoke to supporters at the Van Alstyne Homestead Museum in Canajoharie on Saturday GALWAY — Saratoga County's peer support team for first responders visited a Galway nonprofit on Monday to learn about an equine engagement program and how it can help their colleagues GALWAY - Photos from a tour of Alliance 180 Galway Farm Monday SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two organizers of a March protest in Saratoga Springs against the war in the Middle East the actions of the Trump administration and the killings of inmates in New York state prisons are due in City Court Tuesday to face v… accused of illegally voting in the 2020 election Construction has begun on a new $3.4 million roundabout designed to alleviate traffic at a busy intersection along state Route 29 in the town of Milton that leads into downtown Saratoga Springs and sits in close proximity to the Saratoga Coun… Authorities in Tennessee have released video of a 2022 traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia He's the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador Body-camera footage shows a calm exchange between the Tennessee Highway Patr… Lawyers say the Trump administration has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt over her shooting by an officer during the U.S Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clear the way for Elon Musk's DOGE team to access Social Security systems The Trump administration has agreed to halt all efforts to freeze funds intended for a Maine child nutrition program after initially suspending those dollars due to a disagreement between the state and the president over transgender athletes.… Cincinnati’s mayor faces a primary challenge Tuesday from two first-time candidates including the half brother of Vice President JD Vance voters across Ohio will decide the fate of a 10-year $2.5 billion infrastructure spending … A Department of Health and Human Services employee has emailed dozens of people this week mistakenly including plans to slash research related to child safety net programs The email went to dozens of grantees working on research related to … Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — A Schenectady man faces a gun charge after police say he shot and killed an armed home invader. It happened on Hamburg Street on Thursday, April 24, 2025 28-year-old Yadram Singh of Schenectady was shot by the resident while Singh was actively engaged in the invasion Schenectady Police say the firearm used by Cunningham was illegally possessed He faces a charge of criminal possession of a firearm 2025Photo: jirkaejc / iStock / Getty Images Residents of Schenectady have an opportunity to receive free pet food for their furry companions on Tuesday (May 6) The Schenectady Police Department and Mohawk Hudson Humane Society are collaborating to host a pop-up pet food pantry event This event will take place from noon to 2 p.m at the Central Park dog park on Iroquois Way The initiative aims to support local pet owners who may be struggling to provide for their pets The event is free of charge and open to all residents known for its commitment to animal welfare is actively involved in organizing this event They encourage community members to participate and benefit from the resources available Future dates and locations for similar events will be announced in the coming weeks, providing ongoing support to the community. For more information, residents can contact the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society at customercare@mohawkhumane.org or call 518-434-8128 The program is funded by a $20,000 grant awarded to the city in 2023 through the Better Cities for Pets™ program Schenectady has been recognized as a Better City for Pets underscoring its commitment to pet-friendly practices across businesses The Police Department’s Animal Control Unit will host pop-up pet food distribution events at various locations and times throughout the city These events are free and open to all Schenectady residents in need The first event will take place on Tuesday from 12 PM to 2 PM at Central Park Dog Park MHHS will provide free pet food and staff support for the event Future event dates and locations will be announced later Annual spring book sale in Schenectady continues on Sunday Zach Weakley stand by in front of an apartment complex on St Jean Place and Northend Drive after a shooting Thursday SCHENECTADY — The suspect in Thursday evening's shooting in Schenectady's Northside neighborhood is dead and the victim is believed to remain in stable condition Friday Police identified the suspect as Donald Rickson Contact Ted Remsnyder at tremsnyder@dailygazette.net A series of townhomes along Barrett Street in downtown Schenectady built by a coalition of local investors have been sold and construction on more than a dozen new homes in the area is set to begin this summer NY — Schenectady Police made multiple arrests following a larceny report at a Family Dollar store on Eastern Parkway on the morning of April 17 Officers responding to the scene observed a male suspect entering a residence at 102 McClellan Street The suspect was detained after exiting the building A second male fled back inside upon seeing the police Officers contacted the resident and discovered the second suspect inside her first-floor apartment officers noticed large quantities of merchandise prompting them to obtain and execute a search warrant later that day Detectives seized what appeared to be stolen goods was arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree and conspiracy in the sixth degree criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree Terry was charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree and conspiracy in the sixth degree The site of the planned Mohawk Harbor overlook project SCHENECTADY — When the new arena opens this fall at Mohawk Harbor the Schenectady City Council approved a $298,174 contract with Carver Construction of Coeymans to complete the project More Scotia and Glenville | Newsletter The Stewart’s on the corner of Consaul Road and Ferris Street in Schenectady is permanently closing NewsChannel 13 is told the reason for the closure is because that building is too small to meet the needs of their customers and they do not have the room to expand as all workers are staying with the company including Ballston Road and Central Avenue The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. She can be contacted at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710. President Donald Trump delivers the commencement address at the University of Alabama on Thursday evening. WATCHPolice provide updates after Thursday shooting leaves one dead, one injured by Stephanie Ryan NY (WRGB) — Schenectady police are investigating a shooting incident that has left one person dead and sent another to the hospital officers were dispatched to 540 Northend Drive for the report of an altercation As officers arrived and attempted to make contact Officers immediately located an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound to her torso who was exiting the residence and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head inside The female is currently being treated at a local hospital for her injuries and the condition of the female is currently unknown The names of the individuals are not being released at this time as investigators are in the process of notifying family The two individuals are believed to have known one another and there is believed to be no danger to the public More information will be released as it becomes available the popular cookie brand known for its late-night offerings is celebrating the grand opening of its new downtown Schenectady location this week and delivery options for its signature warm cookies The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation visitors who sign up for Insomnia Rewards will receive a free Classic cookie in-store For more information, visit www.insomniacookies.com SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Fans of the spooky and strange are invited to the second iteration of the Nightmare Market in Schenectady The alternative night market will be held on May 17 at Jay Street Marketplace The market will open to the public at 5 p.m. The evening event will also showcase various shows and attractions there will be several food and drinks available for purchase throughout the market This iteration’s contributing restaurants include Bull and Bee: Meadery & Tasting Room Sandye’s Cafe & Cakes and Bittersweet Candy Co Admission to the Nightmare Market will be free The event is targeted to adults but children are also welcome Halloween costumes are also highly encouraged The Nightmare Market will be open from 5 p.m. through 9 p.m. on May 17. A full list of vendors, businesses and attractions can be found on the Nightmare Market website Another market is also planned for October 18 NEWS10 is the Capital Region’s local news leader these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals On the evening of April 17, 2025, Schenectady police officers responded to a reported altercation at North End Drive Neighbors alerted authorities to the disturbance The suspect has now been identified as 44-year-old Donald Rickson of Schenectady officers heard a female victim screaming from an upstairs apartment As officers ascended the stairs of the common hallway they heard two gunshots from inside the apartment Officers forced entry into the apartment and encountered the female victim who had sustained gunshot wounds to her hand and torso She was quickly moved to safety by additional officers who provided first aid officers found Rickson with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head The female victim's identity has not been disclosed The victim is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital and is believed to be in stable condition The investigation into the incident remains open and ongoing I hope you are doing well and had a good week I feel sadness and heartbreak after learning about the untimely death of young Zion Delancy Zion was a second grader who died Wednesday evening after being struck by a car The news of this young life lost way too soon hits us hard and deeply affects all of us I wish to extend sincere condolences to Zion's loved ones Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers guardians and caregivers to talk with your child as death impacts each of us in different ways Any reaction is normal in the grief process and young children can become sad and scared You can help by listening carefully and accepting their feelings Our counselors and social workers will continue to be available for our students and staff please contact your school counselor so we can provide support I also want to remind faculty and staff that our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to you 24/7. If you need support or even just to talk about your feelings, they are here to help you. You can find that information here Superintendent's Conference DayEarlier this week students did not have school because it was a "Superintendent's Conference Day." You might be wondering what that is and why it is important Superintendent's Conference Days are days that are set aside for all district faculty and staff to participate in professional learning related to their specific role in the district These days are important because they address important and current initiatives allow for thought partners and mentorship and provide best practices and tips All our employees engage in skill work that involves and learning so that everyone has an opportunity to grow with one thing in mind .. There are many more on our social media sites #passionatepeople #studentandgraduatesuccess Congratulations to Central Park Middle School StudentsWinner in the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" Student Video ContestA team of Central Park Middle School eighth graders won the top prize in the "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" contest They were honored on Wednesday evening at Proctors Theatre which won "Outstanding Overall Program," was paired with Environment One in Niskayuna and tasked with creating a video about the manufacturer Please join me in congratulating the team which produced a fantastic video Thank you to Ariana DeonarineEarlier this week I received an email that included an interesting student project that looked familiar chose to draw me as her inspiration for her 10th grade studio art portrait project This was her first time drawing a realistic portrait I was moved by this and am extremely honored and grateful to Ariana She did a great job and I see she even captured the MBK button that I wear on my lapel every day The art will be displayed at the Rotterdam Mall Show on May 5 I'm also hoping one day you will see it hanging in my office Congressman Tonko Hosts Town Hall at SHSOn Monday evening Schenectady High School hosted a town hall meeting led by Congressman Paul Tonko who expertly managed the soundboard and controlled the audio and visuals throughout the evening I'd also like to recognize the safety team members and the custodial staff at the high school for their hard work in helping the event run smoothly held Black Family Wellness Day at Schenectady High School last weekend This was a great event for our families and community and provided many resources Thank you to the team that brought these resources to our community Faculty Music Recital Tuesday evening I attended our staff and faculty music recital at Oneida Middle School Our teachers and staff members are amazingly talented and the event planned by our Visual and Performing Arts team Thank you to all of the performers and audience members who turned out to support SCSD Friends of Music we are working on improving student attendance we have to do everything we can to get them here Our attendance team is working tirelessly to support students in every way possible Many of the campaigns that you've been seeing such as Teacher of the Week, Passionate People, Alumni Profiles, Did You Know, and #ProjectBeHere are part of our Strategic Plan. They are examples of how our four pillars are put into action every day. You can check out our Strategic Plan and learn about each of the pillars on our website here and on social media Anthony Lewis is our featured Teacher of the Week Lewis is one of many passionate educators in our district and we’re so grateful for the 28 years he's been teaching our students who is now an Ob/Gyn Physician in San Diego Our alumni profiles are examples of student and graduate success.#studentandgraduatesuccess we proudly recognize Jimmy Martinez as our passionate person of the week Martinez for all his hard work and dedication Passionate People is pillar #2 of our strategic plan Teacher Recruitment Fair, April 1Do you know a Passionate Person who wants to teach in Schenectady? Join us at our recruitment fair on April 1, from 3-6 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. To learn more about the open positions, click here Visual and Performing Arts ProjectOur second annual monster project is underway Schenectady High School students taking ceramics are shaping clay creatures based on drawings from first grade students The high schoolers will bring the drawings to life and gift the monsters to the young artists in May The senior class spent the last period of the day emjoying ice cream with their peers and raising money through their 'pie a principal' fundraiser Thank you to Jayda and Luna from SHS Honor Society for planning the event School Yard Rap🎤 School Yard Rap is coming to Mont Pleasant Middle School Students & the community are invited to MPMS on Friday for this amazing event promoting equity & diversity through hip-hop Freshman Academy Family Information Night📢 Attention 8th grade families Join us for information night to learn about what your freshman can expect next year as they start high school The Culture & Climate Survey closes tonight You still have time. Go here to take survey now My next coffee chats will be held next week Blue Roses Theatre Presents School of RockThe Blue Rose Theatre Company proudly presents School of Rock This production was made possible with the expertise of our music director who was part of the music production team for this musical when it was on Broadway Don’t miss out on a night of unforgettable magic I want to wish 8-year old Angelique Kindle a Happy Birthday get some rest and enjoy a little down time Howe Pre-K through 5 Music In Our Schools Month Concert Community Schools Advisory Board Meeting at Paige Assemblies-Women's History/Irish Heritage Month at Paige School Yard Rap- Multicultural Community Event at MPMS Boys Soccer Apparel Store is now openThe Store is open until March 31.  https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/uEFWD4oJNF Coxsackie-Athens at Central Park "A" Diamond 📲Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Mzposx
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Go here to take survey now March 14 (Holi)District offices will closed March 14 (Holi)District Offices will be closed The SCSD Climate Survey has been extended until Friday If you haven't participated yet, please click here to share your input now March 19: No School for Students (Superintendent's Conference Day) March 31: No School and District Offices are Closed (Eid al-Fitr) ReminderNo School: April 14 - 18 (Spring Recess) Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A Schenectady woman was arrested after police said she drove while drunk and crashed into the front yard of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is facing multiple charges after the incident that took place last Saturday August was traveling south on Riverside Drive when she failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Route 5S across the entrance to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office She traveled through the intersection and struck the concrete base overhead light fixture which caused significant damage to the vehicle and the light pole A deputy returning to the station at the end of his shift saw the crash August failed field sobriety testing and was arrested driving while ability impaired by combination of drugs and alcohol having an uninspected motor vehicle and other violations August was released on an appearance ticket and is due in Glen Town Court at a later date Rochelle Lynn Richardson entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at home on February 2nd 2025.  Born on January 8th 1988 in Schenectady NY to Judy Lewis and Michael Richardson For those of you who truly knew her It is important to note that she was Brooklyn born at heart.  Rochelle worked for Consumers Direct and other healthcare agencies for most of her working career as she had a love for caring for others She had a no nonsense way of caring for her consumers but they loved her and stood by her despite her challenges Out of her love for caring for others she laid the foundation for her own home care agency called compassionate Companions Inc Rochelle loved her family and those dear to her You might hear about it but she would do anything for those she loved Her greatest joy in life was her son.  In her spare time Rochelle loved hanging out with family and friends listening to music and just having a good time She especially enjoyed spending time with the next generation of her family mostly the little girls but to those who knew her best she had a special place in her heart for her boy cousins and brothers Rochelle started her good days off listening to Sade’s no ordinary love and Whitney Houston’s How will I know which she felt set her mood and SZA were amongst some of her favorite artist When watching movies her favorites included Soul Food Rochelle’s favorite season was Autumn where she could be heard saying “I love everything about it” She recently took an interest in painting especially on canvas and was planning to start hosting paint and sip events.  Rochelle is predeceased by her Paternal Grandmother Hester Scott Maternal grandfather and grandmother Owen and Vera Lewis Rochelle leaves to cherish her memory both parents Judy Lewis and Michael Richardson of Schenectady NY Nephew Ny’Erie and Niece Zonnilay both of Schenectady Paternal Grandfather Early Richardson of Albany NY The family would like to recognize cousins Aiecia Richardson and Clifford Jackson for their support during Rochelle’s trials In addition to this we would like to thank New Comer Funeral home and Schenectady Community Hall for their support during Rochelle’s transition We would also like to thank everyone who has sent cards It is truly appreciated during this difficult time.  Visitation will be from 10:30 am - 11:30 am with a Funeral Service to begin at 12:00 pm Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery Schenectady Police said Tuesday that the man killed in a shooting on Hamburg Street last week was shot by the resident of the home was charged with criminal possession of a firearm Cunningham fatally shot 28-year-old Yadram Singh at 1834 Hamburg St. last Thursday Police said he was trying to break into the home BARBER Ileana Jackson portraying Dewy Finn of The Blue Roses Theatre Company goes through a full dress rehearsal of School of Rock at Schenectady High School Thursday introduces director Oscar Moses at a dress rehearsal for The Blue Roses Theatre Company's production of School of Rock at Schenectady High School Thursday BARBER Director Oscar Moses watches a dress rehearsal for The Blue Roses Theatre Company's production of School of Rock at Schenectady High School Thursday BARBER Members of The Blue Roses Theatre Company go through a full dress reheasal of School of Rock at Schenectady High School Thursday BARBER Members of The Blue Roses Theatre Company go through a full dress rehearsal of School of Rock at Schenectady High School Thursday Schenectady High School students rehearsing for this week’s production of “School of Rock: The Musical” received an uncommon bit of advice from first-time director Moses Oscar: Go wild “What I love about this show is I get to tell the actors ‘You need to go further and harder,’ ” said Oscar before a recent dress rehearsal ‘What’s not forbidden is allowed.’ That’s the energy of the show Don't miss a story: The Daily Gazette's Schenectady weekly newsletter in your inbox as The Blue Roses Theatre Company goes through a dress rehearsal of “School of Rock” on Thursday at Schenectady High School The Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) has been recognized for its efforts to provide sensory-friendly programming to individuals on the autism spectrum with the Schenectady museum presented with the 2025 New York State Autism Action Award in a ceremony at the state capitol on Wednesday