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in Schenectady
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 8, community members will attend a dinner fundraiser at The Hangar at 743 in Latham—5 to 11 p.m.—to honor the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and support Capital Region Toys for Tots by raising funds to give local children at least one toy for the holidays. Staff Sgt. Ted Kleniewski said the event is expected to become an annual tradition. WNYT
- ➤ The Schenectady County Public Library launched a community survey to ask residents for their suggestions on library services—responses will help guide future improvements. The Daily Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ADK Karting will open this November at Aviation Mall for indoor racing, mini golf, and arcade games—offering adult and youth karts, high-tech racing simulators and five party rooms. Pre-registration starts November 1 with a grand opening on November 12. WNYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Proctors Theatre in Schenectady is set for a lighting upgrade — a change that will boost the stage's look and cut energy costs — as part of a planned renovation, with work starting soon. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ A set of human bones from the 1800s has been moved from Westover Place—once known as Cemetery Lane—to Vale Cemetery after a work crew discovered them earlier this month. Officials noted the cast-iron casket dates back to the 1840s and that the clothing details suggest the remains belonged to a woman. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Niskayuna Central School District announced it hired a former Shenendehowa SRO as its first campus safety coordinator—this appointment supports the new school resource officer program and aims to boost campus security. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the 44th Ellis Medicine Cardiac Classic this Thanksgiving in Central Park, featuring a 5K Road Race, 2-mile Wellness Walk, and free 1-mile Kids Fun Run—participants pay fees and receive a free race shirt if they register by November 23, with donations of adult-sized clothes accepted to support the Patient Closet and cardiac program. CBS 6 Albany
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Attorney Ryan McCall explained that New York’s rent stabilization rules affect over one million apartments and that landlords in the Capital District face rising costs while tenants must check deposit practices. He advised landlords to set aside funds for unexpected repairs—like a failing roof—and suggested that new developments may soon boost housing supply. WNYT
- ➤ A $3.3 million plan to build 10 townhouses on Van Vranken Ave in Schenectady is set to move forward with backing from Schenectady County—details on construction timelines are pending—and the project aims to expand local housing. The Daily Gazette
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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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