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in Schenectady
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Price Chopper and Market 32 have launched a new mobile app powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro—its design gives shoppers a modern digital experience with streamlined navigation, faster checkout and interactive features. The Daily Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Departments of Music, Theater and Dance will present the Tony Award-winning musical 'Pippin' at Yulman Theater from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. with an extra performance on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.—tickets cost $15, with a $5 discount for Union ID holders. Union College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Niskayuna will use a $150K state grant to upgrade the six baseball fields at Blatnick Park to fix drainage issues and improve infrastructure. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Resident Tracey Collins pressed the city for three years to lower speeding in Woodlawn—Schenectady will install two temporary stop signs on Kings Road to address the issue. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Workers at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna were notified of furloughs as the government shutdown continued into its third week—officials have not yet provided details on the start date or the number of workers affected. CBS 6 Albany
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Union College has announced that women's flag football will start in spring 2027 with home games at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. The school will begin its search for a head coach soon as it adds the sport as its 15th women's athletic program to boost recruitment. Union College
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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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