Today
in Schenectady
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ted's Fish Fry is a family-owned spot that has served tasty fish meals for over 75 years—offering fish fry on the last Friday of Lent and every day—to satisfy loyal local customers. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Union film studies students won the Best Original Screenplay award at the Refractions Student Film Festival at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Their 15-minute thriller The Shadow, which tells the story of a college student who finds an old camcorder, was made in the Suspense course taught by James de Sève. Union College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last winter, Robert McFarland gave his Schenectady home of 60 years to Union College to fund a scholarship for local students—he said his gift honors the college's role in sports and culture. The college will sell the home to support future Union scholars. Union College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said mass layoffs at Watervliet Arsenal were halted after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll confirmed that nearly 300 civilian workers would keep their jobs. The proposed cuts would have reduced production by 60 to 70% and weakened the arsenal’s defense role in the Capital Region — a move that Schumer said protected national security. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ At a press conference Monday night—hosted by the NAACP in Schenectady—the group said the board of elections rejected signatures for city council candidates Marion Porterfield and Damonni Farley to silence Black leadership. The candidates can appeal the ruling while the mayor's office has not yet commented. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ New York's Cooling Assistance Benefit program opened on April 15 to help eligible households buy or install a cooling unit (up to $800 for a portable system or $1,000 for a wall unit) during warm weather. Governor Hochul urged qualifying residents to apply through local social services (applications must include proof of income and health conditions). CBS 6 Albany
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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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The Cribtet Performance
8-10 p.m. — Van Dyck Music Club — Cost info not provided — Experience original hard bop jazz from The Cribtet in this vibrant monthly showcase.
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