Today
in Schenectady
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Electric City Community Grocery received a $2.1M state grant to renovate an existing building for its planned downtown co-op—final lease negotiations continue over a move to the Wedgeway Building on State Street. The city will add $1M to the project, which has been in the works for over a decade by the community organization. News10 ABC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State and local law enforcement arrested 13 people in a major drug bust — including two in Schenectady — and seized over $1 million and nearly 500 kilos of cocaine along with guns, cars, methamphetamine, and marijuana as part of an 18-month investigation led by U.S. Attorney John Sarcone. WNYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency today in 32 counties after severe storms and an extreme heatwave pushed temperatures high—health officials warned that too much heat can cause dizziness and cramps. Several Capital Region school districts, including Schenectady, closed early as officials urged residents to drink water and stay indoors—local news will provide more updates. CBS 6 Albany
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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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Weekly Line Dancing Sessions
6-10 p.m. — Frog Alley Brewing — Dance lessons start at $10 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of line dancing with lessons for all skill levels and great music.
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