Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal car crash occurred in Princetown on Sunday when a car left Duanesburg Road around 9:15 p.m.—first responders found the vehicle in a ditch and declared the driver dead at the scene while the sheriff’s Crash Team began its investigation. News10 ABC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stewart’s Shops named former chief operating officer Chad Kiesow as president on June 1, making him the first leader chosen outside the Dake Family in 80 years. Bill Dake stays as chairman+Gary Dake remains CEO as the company plans to sell more shares to employees over the next 15 to 20 years. News10 ABC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting in September, all 2.7 million public and charter school students will get free breakfast and lunch at school—funded by $340 million from the state budget to include every student regardless of income. The new law changes the eligibility so schools must serve all students instead of only those from low-income families. News10 ABC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York's shift to one payroll agency for its home care program is under federal investigation, with a source saying investigators spoke to PPL officials. Advocates say the change has caused payment delays—while state officials claim it will reduce waste and fraud. 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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Hometown Heroes Summer Fest
2-8 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate local heroes with live music, food trucks, and activities for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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