Today
in Schenectady
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal Judge Katz postponed bail for Edward Leon, accused of setting a deadly 2013 fire, due to the weight of the evidence presented—Leon remains in U.S. Marshals' custody as the victims' family, including sole survivor Safyre, hopes for a decision by the end of the week. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Ed Leon admitted to setting a fire in 2013 in Schenectady that killed four and injured Safyre Terry — federal authorities said. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Edward Leon was in federal court Wednesday afternoon in Schenectady for a detention hearing as prosecutors presented evidence linking him to a deadly fire on Hulett Street on May 2 that killed David Terry and three of his children and severely burned Sa’fyre Terry — family members listened as the case details were outlined. WNYT
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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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