Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Margarita Mayer—11 years sober and a Capital City Rescue Mission New Faith program graduate—now runs the mission’s women’s program and helps others start new lives. Pastor Perry Jones hired her six years ago when the ministry was small, and services for women and children have grown since then. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ The Hop On Home Rabbit Sanctuary returned to CBS6 on Monday morning — sharing details about the adoption process and proper care for bunnies that can be litterbox trained and are looking for furever homes in the Capital Region. CBS 6 Albany
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities in Rotterdam investigated a fatal train accident that occurred early Monday when a man was struck on Putnam Road at 2:13 a.m. and are asking anyone with details to help identify the 20-year-old white male who wore a black Las Vegas Raiders hoodie, camouflage pants and black New Balance sneakers. CBS 6 Albany
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady is offering a free table game dealer academy to recruit 12 new dealers. The academy starts June 30 and runs Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for six weeks at the casino’s training center at 1473 Erie Boulevard—applicants must be at least 21, work all shifts, and pass a live dealing audition to earn a state gaming license for part- or full-time positions with competitive pay and benefits. News10 ABC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Proctors Theatre in Schenectady will receive $968,000 in funding from the state budget under the Alive Downtowns initiative, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara said. The money will help the historic venue recover from COVID-19 closures and continue its programming to support local jobs and downtown vibrancy — an investment in the city's future. News10 ABC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ John and Debbie Kempf lost their daughter Carly in February at age 22 as she battled an eating disorder, depression, and the effects of bullying, and they criticized mental health care gaps on a CBS6 special. The parents detailed how repeated hospital stays and minimal support led to her decline—urging caregivers to rely on their own knowledge for better treatment. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Local hospitals in the Capital Region are hiring non-clinical workers to ease staffing shortages—employees in roles from food service to IT are crucial to keeping patient care on track. Hospital leaders note many start with entry-level positions and see room to advance despite high turnover. WNYT
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Schenectady Classic
54 hole stroke play championship — June 13-15 — Schenectady Municipal Golf Course — Open to all golfers without residency restrictions.
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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.
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Disney's Beauty And The Beast
8 PM — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale as the classic story of love and redemption comes to life on stage.
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~ Jim Rohn
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