Good morning, Schenectady.

Aurora—a pit bull bulldog mix with a loving heart—is seeking her furever home as Erin Zager from Out of the Pits and foster mom Kristen Drescher help local families adopt her.

A 17-year-old girl died after a dirt bike crash on Friday night in Central Park near Duck Pond Road when she struck a chain barrier and was taken to Ellis Hospital—police noted the incident is under investigation while neighbors say illegal dirt bikes have been a longstanding concern.

On May 19 at 9:30 a.m., a car hit a NY HELP truck near Exit 7E on 787— the driver was ticketed and sustained minor injuries— police are investigating as the road has reopened.

A 17-year-old girl died when she crashed her dirt bike into a chain barrier at Central Park on Friday near Duck Pond Road (officers arrived just before 9 p.m. and took her to Ellis Hospital where she died) as the investigation continues.

Today, the Scotia-Glenville Mock Trial Club is showing its legal skills in a state competition at the James Foley Federal Courthouse in Albany, where it competes against eight teams with winners to be announced tomorrow.

The club’s founder — senior Nicole Fernandez — leads the team with guidance from attorney Jason Frament as she pursues her goal of becoming an attorney.

Today, voters in Schenectady County and the Capital Region will decide on dozens of proposed school budgets—this vote will shape local school funding.

A federal budget plan cleared by the House Budget Committee would cut nearly $880 billion from Medicaid over the next decade—potentially causing up to 1.5 million New Yorkers to lose coverage.

State and county officials warn that the cuts and new work requirements will strain hospitals, nursing homes, and the overall healthcare system.

Schenectady Classic

54 hole stroke play championship — June 13-15 — Schenectady Municipal Golf Course — Open to all golfers without residency restrictions.

Summer Market at Stuyvesant Plaza

11 AM – 3 PM — Stuyvesant Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant day of shopping, food tastings, and family-friendly activities in a summer atmosphere.