Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Scotia-Glenville School District is weighing which elementary school to close to address a nearly $3 million budget gap—community members will share input at an open forum on Jan. 22 before a final decision at the board meeting on Jan. 26. CBS 6 Albany
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady County is treating a bedbug problem at the Schaffer Heights building today — staff are temporarily relocated while building management and county officials work to resolve the issue in the mixed-use space. WNYT
- ➤ National Grid and the New York Public Service Commission are inviting public comments on a project to rebuild 50.72 miles of the Inghams-Rotterdam line. Residents can review the project details during the comment period. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Many local couples seek fertility treatments this January as they reflect on last year's challenges and new insurance benefits. Deanna Witte of Schenectady, who succeeded after multiple IVF cycles and IUIs, said the clinic surge brings hope for building families + underscores the need to research clinics first. CBS 6 Albany
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