Mayor Gary McCarthy

Schenectady's proposed city budget depends on the city successfully lobbying New York State for an additional $6.5 million in aid — and city officials are already working on it.

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%.

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.

The Schenectady City Council enters a second week of stagnation as leaders can't agree on council president.

After former Council President Marion Porterfield lost her reelection bid in November, the council has been unable to come to consensus on a new president

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy is suing the City Council over its newest appointment.

The Schenectady City Council is still trying to finalize a 2026 budget after Mayor Gary McCarthy vetoed the council’s proposal earlier this month. At this week’s council committee meeting, the city’s attorney, Maxine Barasch, recommended the council pass the mayor’s version of the budget – or possibly find themselves in court.

Tension over allegations against a city councilor came to a boiling point in Schenectady this week.

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy has submitted his fiscal year 2025 general fund budget.

The Schenectady school district and the city are committing to the My Brother’s Keeper program.