Good morning, Schenectady.

Today, the Schaghticoke Fair shows off over 200 years of history and brings nearly 100,000 visitors as it boosts local groups and businesses.

The fairgrounds open at 10 a.m. and run events until 10 p.m.—it wraps up Monday, Labor Day.

State senator Jim Tedisco introduced a bill for tighter animal cruelty laws after two Argyle residents faced misdemeanor charges for leaving 22 dogs without water or air conditioning for 11 hours—resulting in the death of 21 dogs—and he warned that such neglect may lead to further crimes against people.

During the 2023-24 academic year, hundreds of Schenectady County students risked exclusion from school after missing state-required vaccines—county officials boosted vaccine efforts to address the outbreak.

James P. McPartlon III has led Mohawk Ambulance Service for 35 years—growing it from a 10-ambulance operation to the Capital Region’s largest provider.

John Ritter—a combat Navy veteran from Scotia who lost most of his left leg during Operation Desert Storm—surfed for the first time at the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego.

He said that sports helped clear his mind and he receives care at the Albany VA Medical Center.

An Evening With David Byrne - Who is the Sky Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating performance by the iconic David Byrne at the renowned Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.