Today
in Schenectady
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ M&T Bank has secured the naming rights to Mohawk Harbor Events Center — this deal gives the bank a prominent brand presence in the local venue. The Daily Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Taylor, a Schenectady resident, pleaded guilty on June 5 to second-degree rape of a 14-year-old girl in his apartment—where he provided marijuana and a cell phone—and he will be sentenced on July 10 to six years in prison with 10 years of post-release supervision, along with sex offender registration and a stay-away order for the victim and her mother. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caroline Monaco ’25 will graduate from Union this month and then head to Switzerland to join the Hydrochemistry and Contaminants Group at the University of Neuchâtel, where she will study PFAS in groundwater starting in September. She received a Fulbright Student Research Award—recognizing her strong background in environmental science and chemistry—and will work on the year-long project to build on her previous research experience. Union College
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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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~ Anais Nin
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