Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady community members are rallying around the survivor of an April shooting on Northend Drive—neighbors are offering support as the victim recovers. The Daily Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado held a rally Saturday morning at the Schenectady YMCA where he criticized the broken status quo and called for transformational leadership. He said wages were not keeping up with inflation—families are facing high energy bills and expensive child care costs while he maintained support for women’s rights. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Erie Canal Lock E-7 in Vischer Ferry is closed to navigation due to high water levels from heavy rainfall, and mariners were alerted by the Canal Corporation on Saturday. Boaters should plan their routes accordingly. 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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