Schenectady City Council

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.

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.

Justin Chaires' election to Schenectady City Council over Rachael Ward, a more moderate candidate backed by Mayor Gary McCarthy, solidifies a narrow majority for the City Council's relatively progressive faction.

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%.

A Schenectady man has been arrested in connection with the vandalism of an entire fleet of school buses earlier this month.

Schenectady's new procedure for removing absentee City Council members comes after Councilmember Carmel Patrick suffered a stroke and took a 7-month leave of absence.

Ten Schenectady residents voiced concerns about the budget as Mayor Gary McCarthy proposes a 42% tax increase to bridge an approximately $15 million budget.

Several Capital Region municipalities are proposing steep tax increases and significant cuts to address large budget gaps. Capital Region Bureau Chief Grant Ashley joined Ray Graf on Midday Magazine to discuss more.

Sarojanie Ibrahim, the Republican candidate for Schenectady City Council, is suspending her campaign and endorsing Conservative Party candidate Rachael Ward.

Many unhoused people in Schenectady go to the downtown library for shelter and resources, but the number of unhoused people at the library has become a city council election issue.