Today
in Schenectady
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rotterdam honored 88-year-old John Manning with a Hometown Hero banner when his family surprised him, recognizing his work as a Marine in the 50s and as Mohonasen School Board President—underscoring his deep dedication to the community. His service on local boards and commitment as a family man highlight his lifelong impact on Rotterdam. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ On June 1, Wolf Hollow Brewing Company will host Book Fest at its outdoor space where The Book Hive organizes a grown-up book fair featuring bargain books + local authors, and the event will offer food from The Coop, Cruet Pizza and NibblexNosh + mark TBH’s first anniversary of hosting book fairs. News10 ABC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Eric Paulus, a Schalmont High School senior, was fatally struck by a train near Putnam Road in Rotterdam on Monday—school officials confirmed his death on Tuesday and have arranged counseling services as the investigation continues. WNYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 105 Rite Aid employees in the Capital Region will lose their jobs effective June 4 as the company, which filed for bankruptcy, plans to close all its New York locations over the coming months—worker adjustment notices were posted on Friday. News10 ABC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State troopers arrested 245 people on DWI charges and issued over 12,000 tickets during their Memorial Day weekend crackdown that saw 774 crashes, including three deadly ones — they also ticketed for speeding, seatbelt, distracted driving and Move Over Law violations. WNYT
- ➤ A Schenectady woman identified as 34-year-old Monica Mahabeer was arrested and charged with identity theft and grand larceny in Clifton Park following an investigation into a December 27, 2024 complaint on Weston Drive—she was arraigned in Clifton Park Town Court and is held in Schenectady County Jail. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Felipe Ermolenko, a 23-year-old from Schenectady, pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in connection with a September 2, 2022 shooting in Albany that injured a woman—he will be sentenced on August 19 and could face up to seven years in prison. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After a failed budget attempt, the Scotia Glenville school board adopted a new plan that will save over $614,000 and avoid a contingency plan demanding $1.7 million in cuts—superintendent Susan Swartz said salary reductions for two reading teachers and a librarian will help meet that goal while keeping job cuts off and taxes rising 1.62%. A public hearing on Plan B is set for June 9—the vote will follow on June 17. CBS 6 Albany
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Family Room in Schenectady opened on State Street in February 2024 to help teens facing mental health challenges find support—linking them with therapy and community resources. In its first year, 87% of visitors avoided emergency room trips—which saved time and lowered healthcare costs. CBS 6 Albany
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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