Today
in Schenectady
Monday, March 31st, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials have purchased two Front Street properties — a key step in extending the Alco Heritage Trail through the Stockade neighborhood. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police located EmmaLynne Lasher, the missing 16-year-old from Amsterdam who was last seen before 10 a.m. on March 27 and believed to have left with an acquaintance—officials confirmed she is safe and thanked the public for their help. WNYT
- ➤ Schenectady Police are investigating an unknown incident on State Street that occurred just before 3 a.m. on March 29—shortly after which a stabbing victim was taken to Ellis Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and no arrests were made. CBS 6 Albany
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicare watchdog groups advise seniors to beware of scammers offering free genetic tests that later charge Medicare, which may cost between $9,000 and $11,000. Seniors should check their Medicare Summary Notices and confirm any telemedicine consultation with a trusted doctor — the New York Statewide Senior Action Council issued the warning. CBS 6 Albany
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5th Annual Scrabble-Rama Fundraiser
9 a.m. — Schenectady High School Cafeteria — Check website for entry fee — Gather your team and flex your word skills in this local Scrabble tournament.
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2025 Education Celebration Gala
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Proctors Theatre — Admission supports local education — Celebrate and recognize achievements in Schenectady's education sector.
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Game Night
10 PM — Woodlawn Preserve — Free entry — Connect with locals over games and make new friends in a welcoming environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you can't win by being better, you can win by being different.
~ James Clear
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