Today
in Schenectady
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Schenectady are investigating shootings that occurred early Sunday morning when two individuals were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds—officials say the incident happened near Duane Avenue and urge anyone with information to call the police tips line. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ New York State Police are investigating the death of a 9-year-old child in Watervliet, as the child was found at a home on 2nd Avenue and pronounced dead at Samaritan Hospital on Saturday. News10 ABC
- ➤ Police responded to an incident outside the Family Dollar store on Eastern Parkway in Schenectady around 9 p.m. and towed a vehicle + set up crime tape while no injuries were reported as they investigate what led to the response. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Kathryn Biel joined a book club conversation today to discuss her three-part series The UnBRCAble Women Series, which includes Ready for Whatever+ Seize the Day+ Underneath It All and follows a group of women facing challenges with the BRCA gene mutation. CBS 6 Albany
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Psycho Mutton Chops Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Centre Street Pub — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of eclectic rockabilly and surf rock from Psycho Mutton Chops.
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