Today
in Schenectady
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday evening, clergy and community members gathered at Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady to support each other after antisemitic attacks—local leaders say the meeting helped unite diverse faith groups. The Daily Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three students from the Class of 2025, Viraj Brahmbhatt, Sara Davis & Ariana Rogowski, earned salutatorian honors by achieving the second highest GPA in their class. They plan to pursue further studies in medicine, engineering and law as they prepare for their next steps. Union College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Schenectady City Council agreed to grant the Belmont Pop Warner football team a one-time payment of $25,000—marking the team's first receipt of city funding. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Town planners in Glenville conditionally approved a community solar array along Snake Hill Road on Monday — yet an ongoing land dispute over an access road could delay the project. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Residents in the Capital Region will vote in the 2025 primary election on June 24—only registered party members are allowed—and early voting will run from June 14 to June 22 as voter registration closes on June 14. News10 ABC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Office of Cannabis Management recalled nine IndoGrow LLC cannabis product lots after tests found unallowable pesticides. Dispensaries stopped sales and consumers may return items—no adverse effects have been reported. 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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