Today
in Schenectady
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today at 11 a.m., Rotterdam Community Center is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a free food fridge—available 24 hours for residents to access fresh produce and essential items. The fridge, painted by local artist Kendall Gleming, is a new partnership with Free Food Fridge Albany to help address food insecurity. News10 ABC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady Police identified Yadram Singh (28) as the armed home invader fatally shot on Hamburg Street on April 24 while resident Marc Cunningham (25) faces a gun charge for illegal firearm possession. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Whistling Kettle in Schenectady unveiled a new tea treat on Tasty Tuesday that blends the Dubai chocolate trend with local flavors and draws in tea and chocolate fans. The café is known for its innovative take on global trends—its latest creation promised to satisfy sweet cravings. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Schenectady school board approved a $295M budget for the 2025-2026 school year with no tax increase for the seventh consecutive year+ residents will vote on the proposal on May 20. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vascular surgeons at St. Peter’s Hospital performed the Capital Region’s first TAMBE procedure to treat a life-threatening aortic aneurysm by implanting a new Gore Excluder device that redirects blood flow safely—73-year-old Jay Tucker from Round Lake had his condition found during a routine screening—providing a less risky alternative to high-risk open surgery. WNYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Niskayuna High School’s Unified Sports program expands its Junior Athletes Program for 3rd through 5th graders with support from Special Olympics & growing waitlists in physical education classes. The unified basketball team begins play this week against Schenectady after last season’s championship win by one point and earning ESPN’s Northeast Honor Roll recognition. CBS 6 Albany
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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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