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in Schenectady
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Voice for the Voiceless is offering an 8-month-old bonded pair of kittens named Ham and Cheese for adoption. They are playful and will keep your home warm during winter days — a good match for families, children and other cats. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Tzara is a 2-year-old female pit bull mix at Animal Protective Foundation who is seeking a kind and patient person to build trust—she is available for meet and greet from 12 to 4:15 on Tuesday through Saturday. CBS 6 Albany
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amanda and Chris Goyer opened Lake Bound Bookstore in Averill Park on Friday morning near Sand Lake Merchant — the shop carries over 7,500 books and features a room for kids and a podcast studio, and a coworking lounge will open next week. WNYT
- ➤ After a big fire last year, Indian Ladder Farms moved its doughnut-making operation to a new, larger space—manager Laura Ten Eyck said the extra room lets them add more doughnut machines and produce 50-pound batches, sometimes making over 20 batches on a busy day. WNYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Schenectady school board is weighing options to replace former member Nohelani Etienne. Early talks suggest the board will leave the seat vacant—allowing voters to fill it in May. The Daily Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ United Way of the Greater Capital Region commits $10,000 and extra resources to help furloughed federal workers in the Albany-Troy-Schenectady area who face reduced pay and could miss a paycheck on October 27—The group will work with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to offer food and cash assistance to those affected. CBS 6 Albany
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Tom Rush Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — GE Theatre at Proctors — Tickets from $95 — Experience an unforgettable night with legendary performer Tom Rush.
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The Thorn
7-8:30 p.m. — Proctors Theatre — Tickets start at $159 — Experience an unforgettable performance at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.
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Saratoga Fall Festival
12-3 p.m. — Jacob & Anthony's American Grille — Free entry — Celebrate fall with music, games, and delicious food in a festive atmosphere.
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