Today
in Schenectady
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Father-son duo Shaun and Shamus Evans—veteran marathon runners—are fundraising for a new running chair so Shamus can continue running and sharing a message of inclusion that began when they ran across the country in summer 2015. WNYT
- ➤ Legacy Park in Glenville hosted a ceremony honoring World War II veteran Joseph Barrington, who joined General Patton’s Third Army at age 18 in early 1945 — local leaders celebrated his service and dedication. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ The Schenectady Police Department and Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department will face off in the annual Pig Bowl on Saturday, October 18—raising funds for local non-profit Operation at Ease. WNYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bobby Mallozzi began looking for a new location in 2000 to blend recipes from Rotterdam’s Villa Italia bakery and pastry shop—his early vision helped shape Schenectady's ongoing business revival. His ideas have influenced a fresh wave of local enterprise across the city. The Daily Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Lansingburgh house in Troy that has been in the Enslin family for six generations and is believed to be haunted is set to be featured on the HGTV show The Scariest House in America—offering a $150,000 renovation prize. It airs Friday at 9 p.m. and will host a séance on Oct. 30-31 to explore its eerie legends. WNYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospitals and clinics in the Capital Region are using a new digital tool to help women manage changes from perimenopause and menopause. Midi Health has partnered with local providers to give online consultations for symptoms like brain fog and weight changes — the tool also offers supplements designed by experts. WNYT
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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 — Experience the ultimate fall street festival with music, games, food, and seasonal fun.
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New York Flames Tryouts
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM — Armory Studios NY — $30 tryout fee — Showcase your basketball skills and join the New York Flames team.
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Sixties Spectacular Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying night of catchy tunes and energetic performances by Sixties Spectacular.
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