Good morning, Schenectady.

Susan Manchester celebrated 20 years with Union in September and works as associate director and nurse practitioner at Wicker Wellness Center, supporting student health and volunteering at Schenectady Urban Farms.

An active community member who enjoys live music, hiking, and local travel, she pursues culinary and wellness interests.

Schenectady PD & FD are hosting a charity softball game today to honor Detective Timothy Higgins who died in July after battling cancer.

The event will raise funds for his family at a local field.

Six residents were forced from their home at 1116 Sixth Avenue on Thursday after a fire reached the back porch and attic; firefighters controlled the blaze in about 30 minutes and the Red Cross is helping those displaced.

A reappointment review committee for Assistant Professor Ayon Ibrahim is now in place at Union — community members can submit written comments on his teaching, service and scholarship until Tuesday, Oct.

6.

Dozens met at Ichabod Crane High School on Thursday night to ask leaders about an unknown budget deficit; Superintendent Marie Digirolamo said upcoming external & forensic audits in mid-October and late fall will reveal more details as cuts, staff reductions, and a spending freeze take effect.

Schenectady City Council advanced a school zone camera plan but did not set a start date.

The cameras were originally scheduled for early 2026 and students returned Tuesday without them in place.

On Thursday, Sept. 10, Ellis Hospital activated an emergency code when a discharged patient in the emergency waiting room began injuring himself with a pocketknife (staff and police responded swiftly), and officials confirmed the situation was resolved with no further threat.