Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Schenectady.
🎓 Education
SUNY will soon offer emergency aid grants at all 64 campuses backed by $600K from the state budget to help students facing hardships like car breakdowns, medical crises or family loss, and will add college essentials kits for foster youth.
The Reconnect Program now covers adult tuition in high-demand fields.
Former Union hockey star Shayne Gostisbehere (’15) will receive the Eliphalet Nott Medal at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
8 in Memorial Chapel as he returns to campus following his Stanley Cup win with the Hurricanes; President Elizabeth Kiss will honor his hockey achievements as Convocation marks the academic year start.
🏛️ Government
On Oct. 1, federal SNAP funding will drop from 50% to 25%, shifting 75% of costs to counties while nearly 19,000 residents rely on benefits; community advocates will rally on Sept.
8 (6:30 a.m.) outside the county office urging lawmakers to delay the cut.
🎉 Schenectady Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Schenectady Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Schenectady Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Schenectady Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Schenectady.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.