Good morning, Schenectady.

Schenectady Police responded at 7:19 p.m. Thursday on Northend Drive after receiving a report of an altercation—gunshots were later heard at a home where officers found an adult male with a fatal head wound and an adult female with a gunshot injury whose condition remains unknown.

On April 12, a stabbing occurred on Guilderland Avenue and on April 16, Rotterdam police arrested Jason Melendez—a 40-year-old Schenectady resident and parolee—around 10 p.m. for second-degree assault, and he remains at the Schenectady County Correctional Facility with help from New York State Parole, Schenectady Police and the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center.

Oral arguments took place on April 17th in Hartshorne et al. vs. the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany as former St. Clare’s employees challenged losing their pensions after the fund was wiped out in 2018 — the hearing could lead to a trial that may let the pensioners participate in the Diocese’s bankruptcy proceedings.

On April 17th, the New York State Supreme Court heard arguments from lawyers for former St. Clare’s Hospital workers seeking to recover their lost pensions+ representatives from AARP, the state Attorney General, and the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese spoke before the judge who did not reach a decision.

The New York State Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Thursday in a lawsuit by former St. Clare's employees who say they were denied promised pensions—paving the way for a trial against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.

The hearing lasted from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.—and a decision is expected in a few weeks.

CDPHP withheld millions in 2024 payments from local healthcare providers due to changes in the Medicare wage index and rising costs—causing financial strain for practices reliant on these funds.

Dr. Lance Sullenberger of Capital Cardiology said a $1.9 million shortfall risked hurting operations while CDPHP CFO Paul Kahlon urged Congress for relief to secure the plan's long-term financial health.

Game Night

10 PM — Woodlawn Preserve — Free entry — Connect with locals over games and make new friends in a welcoming environment.

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.