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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Schenectady's budget leans on $6.5 million in state aid

Plus, Proctors turns 100 with $1 movies, and flu is climbing across the Capital Region.

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City budget

Schenectady's proposed $122.7 million budget for 2027 depends on an additional $6.5 million in state aid, WAMC reports. State Sen. Pat Fahy said she spoke with Mayor Gary McCarthy on Monday but wouldn't say whether $6.5 million is a realistic ask. WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Niskayuna schools

Niskayuna's school district began its search Monday for a successor to Superintendent Carl Mummenthey, who plans to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year. The Board of Education is collecting community feedback on what the next superintendent should bring. NEWS10 ABC

Flu season

If you keep meaning to get your flu shot, the state's report for the week ending Oct. 24 shows flu cases and hospitalizations rising across the Capital Region, including Schenectady County. We'd move it up your list. CNY News

Flu cases and hospitalizations rose across New York

4,172
confirmed flu cases statewide in the week ending Oct. 24
13%
increase in confirmed cases
326
flu hospitalizations statewide
40%
jump in flu hospitalizations

Source: CNY News

Proctors

is turning 100, and its centennial includes special $1 movie screenings. There's also a museum experience, a birthday photo with a giant cake in the lobby and Stewart's limited-edition Centennial Celebration ice cream. B95.5

Girls' soccer

Averill Park beat Schalmont in the Section 2 Class A final Tuesday on a goal by sophomore Abigail Meissner with 3:34 left in overtime. It ended Schalmont's run of six straight sectional titles. The Daily Gazette

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Today in Schenectadyto me · Thurs., Nov. 56:00 a.m.

Schenectady's budget leans on $6.5 million in state aid

Plus, Proctors turns 100 with $1 movies, and flu is climbing across the Capital Region.

The TLDR

  1. Schenectady's 2027 budget counts on $6.5M in state aid
  2. Niskayuna starts its superintendent search
  3. Flu cases are rising in the Capital Region
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