Upper Union NA

10/16/2026

Learn how to save money and energy. And get a DIY energy efficiency kit or a chance to win. Thursday, October 22, at 5:30pm, at 255 Orange St in Albany. You can attend in person or online. Link to sign up in the comments. Capital Region Clean Energy Hub

10/16/2026

This Sunday, join us in Central park, Schenectady for some ecology fun!! Explore the park and learn about our EST program. Open to all teens and their families

10/16/2026

The full schedule of City Council budget hearings can be found below. Attend in person or watch online. While these do not permit public input, the Council always accepts comments and thoughts via email throughout the process.

10/12/2026

🎉 GET PAID. GAIN EXPERIENCE. BUILD YOUR FUTURE. 🎉

Looking for a way to gain real-world work experience while you’re still in school? 👀💼

Our After-School Employment Program gives Schenectady County youth the opportunity to participate in 3 months of paid work experience while learning the foundational skills you need to succeed in the workplace! ⭐

📅 Two Different Cohorts:
➡️ December–February
➡️ March–May

👥 Who can apply?
✔️ Schenectady County residents
✔️ Ages 14–20 at the time of application
✔️ Authorized to work in the U.S.
✔️ TANF eligible

🚨 Applications & interviews are due October 16, 2026!

Don’t wait—this could be your first step toward your future career! 🚀

📲 Apply today: bit.ly/2026-27YouthEmployment
Interview Stream Code: xPyPy43GOojX

Have questions? Email [email protected]

10/12/2026

The Scare-nectady Haunted Patrol will be back on the evening of Thursday, October 29th! We hope to see you then!

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

Schenectady's proposed 2027 budget includes a substantial 42% tax increase. Mayor Gary McCarthy could not be reached for comment on what is driving it.

10/03/2026

It's time to mark your calendars for the next Repair Cafe Schenectady!

Join us
Saturday, November 7th
from 10am to 2pm at
St. Stephen's Church,
1229 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309.

Bring in your broken but treasured items: jewelry, dolls, toys, watched, clocks, clothing, ceramics, wooden objects, lamps & small electric appliances, mechanical items (no fuel engines), bikes, blade sharpening, and sometimes there's even a take apart table for the kids to try their hands at repair.

Repairs* are FREE, and done by volunteer repair coaches, but are not guaranteed. Even if we can't fix it, we have a good time trying! *LIMIT 2 ITEMS PER HOUSEHOLD PER EVENT*

Interested in volunteering at Repair Cafe Schenectady? Contact Schenectady County Recycles at [email protected]