Good morning, Schenectady.

The DREAM Program has expanded its free youth mentorship service to Schenectady by partnering with Hillside Crossing and is hosting a table at Reamer to recruit volunteer mentors + those interested can contact the organization by email.

Residents at 13 State Street have struggled for weeks using stairs since the single elevator went out due to flooding, and Beacon Communities said repairs are scheduled for today as delays have stretched out the fix.

Nibble Nosh on Mohawk Avenue in Scotia added a milk bar + now offers cold milk and toppings for its young customers.

The change gives families a sweet new option at the local confectionery.

The Department of Music will host fall ensemble concerts at campus venues this term — ticket donations support student groups.

Events run from Friday, Oct. 23 to Wednesday, Nov. 11 with performances by the Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble and Zakuro-Daiko, and tickets are available at the door.

Today, Costco set its gas price at $3.12 a gallon near Schenectady, drawing long lines at pumps and boosting membership interest (experts note the low price may be unsustainable).

Union is joining NSF's Innovation Corps Hub to share its experience in moving research discoveries to market.

The college will launch a SUITED Roadshow and Regional I-Corps program this fall to support faculty and students.

Union College has launched its Garnet Guarantee pilot program to award at least $30,000 in scholarships to New York students applying by December 1—aimed at supporting middle-class families—starting with fall 2027 admissions.

More than 560 SUNY Empire State Service Corps students completed disaster relief training with the American Red Cross to help communities in emergencies across New York.

The expanded program now offers 1,000 spots across 58 campuses and includes at least 300 hours of paid community service.

Former Troy police Chief John Tedesco, who has battled ALS for 12 years, will join the Walk to Strike Out ALS to fund patient care, equipment, and research.

The event takes place at Hudson Valley Community College’s student pavilion at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Union students voiced concerns about rising rents as one-bedroom prices jumped 15 percent from 2025 to today in the region.

Assembly candidate Nick Sokaris has proposed easing regulations to boost affordable housing options.

A local developer is restoring the Wedgeway Building in downtown Schenectady - a historic site with two bottles of bourbon - to honor the city’s past while preparing for future growth.