Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Corwin Kave (Deer Mountain Inn) and Chef Efren Hernandez (Casa Susanna) have been named semifinalists for Best Chef: New York State in the prestigious James Beard Awards and now await finalist announcements. WNYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Hochul is reminding New Yorkers to claim the newly expanded Empire State Child Credit for the 2026 tax season that began Monday, Jan. 26. Eligible families can receive up to $1,000 per child under age four (boosting benefits for both middle-income and low-income households). CBS 6 Albany
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rotterdam-based physician Dr. Alexander Ford, DO, RO of Community Care Physicians was named the CDPHP Top Doctors Peabody Award recipient based on patient reviews — a distinction that underscores his commitment to quality care. The Daily Gazette
-
Wildside: A Tribute to Motley Crue
5-11 p.m. — Frog Alley Brewing — Check for ticket details — Rock out to the nation's premiere Motley Crue tribute band with Remember Tomorrow.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Schenectady
Welcome to the Today in Schenectady, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Schenectady, New York community. If you like the Today in Schenectady, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Schenectady.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Schenectady and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Schenectady
A free Schenectady community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinschenectady.com/sitemap