City of Schenectady

In what is typically a quiet time of year in local politics, the leader of Schenectady’s revived Republican Party announced a campaign for mayor this week.

Schenectady is preparing to host its 53rd holiday parade.

After weeks of discussion, leaders in the City of Schenectady have agreed upon a nearly $104 million city budget.

In recent years the Republican Party has been hard pressed to make a dent in the cities of Albany and Schenectady. Now, officials are hoping new chairs can revitalize the local GOP.

The City of Schenectady is putting the brakes on discussion about how to utilize nearly $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The pause comes after the allocation of more than $40 million so far.

The Schenectady City Council Monday night approved the distribution of $14 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act Funding. The approvals came after a lengthy process that drew criticism and accusations of a lack of transparency.

The Schenectady City Council on Monday will consider distributing more than $14 million in American Rescue Plan Act COVID-relief funding.

Former New York Governor George Pataki toured downtown Schenectady on Tuesday, more than two decades after he signed legislation that kickstarted the Capital Region city’s revitalization efforts.

During the month of August, the City of Schenectady will host the inaugural 518 Common Unity Cup.

The City of Schenectady wants to lower its citywide speed limit to 25 miles per hour, but needs a green light from the state.