City of Schenectady

Schenectady City Council members passed a budget that relies on a 14% tax hike and an additional $6.5 million in state aid — money that leaders haven’t secured.

The Schenectady City Council's vote to override the New York State tax cap and raise property tax rates by 15% failed after three council members refused to back a tax hike above 13%.

The measure allows three-quarters of the Schenectady City Council to eject members who are absent for more than three months. It was proposed the legislation after Councilmember Carmel Patrick suffered a stroke and spent seven months away.

The return of Schenectady's school bus service comes after a vandalism incident forced the district to cancel bus service this morning.

New York State Senator Jim Tedisco's calls to quickly ban non-compete clauses in healthcare come as a legal battle could upend cardiology care in Schenectady.

Schenectady City Council members discussed more regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters as the transportation devices become more popular nationwide.

The town hall came after budget changes to the proposed aquatics center in Schenectady gave some residents sticker shock.

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy says he'll make a reelection decision by the beginning of next year and criticized the other candidates who've entered the race.

Schenectady City Councilmember Carmel Patrick attended a council meeting for the first time since a stroke in December.

Despite losing last month’s Democratic primary to Justin Chaires, Rachel Ward has decided to continue her campaign on the Conservative Party line, and Sarojanie Ibrahim is running as a Republican.