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County Legislature News

Blood Drive graphic with event date and time, County Seal, and a blood transfusion bag

Schenectady County Legislature to Host Blood Drive on January 16 in Honor of National Blood Donor Month

December 12, 2024

Photo of John J. Gorman, M.D.

Schenectady County to Honor U.S. Army Veteran John J. Gorman, M.D.

December 3, 2024

Schenectady County Announces Traffic Closures and Updated Information for Holiday Parade

November 19, 2024

Photo of a stack of Schenectady County Public Library cards

Schenectady County Public Library Launches New Website to Enhance Accessibility and User Experience

November 18, 2024

Photo of a parade float with kids and Miss New York

Schenectady County Legislature Announces (more!) New Elements  of Annual Holiday Parade

November 15, 2024

Photo of the outside of the Hon. Karen B. Johnson (Central) Library with an American Flag flying

Temporary Service Changes as Schenectady County Public Library Prepares for Exciting Updates

November 8, 2024

Photo of generic household cleaner bottles

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

October 31, 2024

Photo of Schenectady County Holiday Parade announcement event

Schenectady County Legislature Announces New Elements  of Annual Holiday Parade

October 23, 2024

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Passes 2025 Budget

October 9, 2024

Photo of the Schenectady County Public Library cards

Schenectady County Public Library Celebrates Successful Library Card Sign-Up Month

October 4, 2024

Photo of a classroom of people attending at class with a speaker and powerpoint presentation at the front

Schenectady County to Host Citizen Preparedness Training Class (Postponed)

October 2, 2024

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Sets Dates for 2025 Budget Presentation and Review

September 20, 2024

Registration Deadline Approaching for Schenectady County’s Run the Runway 5K at Airport

September 6, 2024

Downtown Ambassador Anthony accepting a red Grand Marshal sash

Schenectady County Announces Schenectady Downtown Ambassadors as Holiday Parade Grand Marshal

September 4, 2024

Photo of Schenectady County Public Library cards

Schenectady County Public Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month in September

September 3, 2024

Rendering of the SUNY Schenectady Aquatics Center

Schenectady County Awarded $10 Million for SUNY Schenectady Aquatics Center through NY SWIMS

August 29, 2024

Photo of the Phyllis Bornt branch library

Schenectady County Announces Updated Library Hours

August 20, 2024

Schenectady County Announces 55th Annual Holiday Parade

August 16, 2024

Photo of woman and kid running on the taxiway at the Schenectady County Airport during Run the Runway in 2023

Schenectady County Opens Registration for Run the Runway 5K at Airport

August 7, 2024

Picture of the Schenectady Train Station Lit Up in Purple Lights

Schenectady County Lights Up in Purple to Honor Purple Heart Recipients

August 6, 2024

Father Isopo, County Legislator Ostrelich, County Legislature Chair Hughes, Daily Bread Executive Director Clute, and City Councilmember and Daily Bread volunteer Carmel Patrick

Schenectady County Legislature Support Daily Bread Food Pantry with New Walk-In Freezer

July 17, 2024

Graduate receiving their diploma at SUNY Schenectady commencement ceremony

Legislature Passes New Schenectady County Higher Education Promise Pilot Program at SUNY Schenectady

July 10, 2024

Schenectady County Legislature Partners with Schenectady County Historical Society to Host 4th on the Third Independence Day Celebration at Mabee Farm

July 2, 2024

County Seal

County Legislature Advances Parking Deal to Attract HBO Production Using SUNY Schenectady Lots

July 1, 2024

Photo of a band playing on the Main Stage at Schenectady County SummerNight

Schenectady County SummerNight to Feature Schenectady Sips Craft Beverages for the First Time

June 12, 2024

Sign saying No Loitering Soliciting Panhandling

NYS DOT Agrees to Schenectady County Request for No Loitering/Panhandling Signs at I-890 Exit Ramp 4C near SUNY Schenectady

May 30, 2024

Photo of generic cleaning solution bottles

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

May 17, 2024

Rendering of the Capital Region Aquatic Center at SUNY Schenectady

SUNY Schenectady, Schenectady County & Capital Region Aquatic Center to Bring World-Class Indoor Aquatic Facility to Downtown Schenectady

May 15, 2024

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County to Consider Option on One Broadway Center

May 10, 2024

Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run Triathlon is Saturday Traffic Patterns in Niskayuna and Schenectady Altered

May 9, 2024

Photo of a young girl holding up a painting she made a Kids Arts Fest

Schenectady County Legislature Advances Grant Funding for More Than 60 Local Events

May 7, 2024

Schenectady County Seal

County Legislature to Consider Transferring Former Mohawk Honda Property on State Street to the Capital Region Land Bank

May 6, 2024

Registration Deadline Approaching for Schenectady County’s Pedal-Paddle-Run Triathalon

May 2, 2024

Members of the County Legislature, Schenectady Youth Hockey Association, and the Wemple family with shovels preparing to break ground on the expansion and renovation of the County's Recreational Facility.

Schenectady County Breaks Ground on Recreational Facility Expansion and Renovation

April 29, 2024

Schenectady County Legislators Join Davis Family and Schenectady Metroplex for Ribbon Cutting at Former Duanesburg YMCA

Schenectady County Joins with Davis Family for Ribbon Cutting at Former Duanesburg YMCA

April 26, 2024

County Legislators with DEC Interim Commissioner with Schenectady County's Plaque Designating it a Silver Certified Climate Smart Community

Schenectady County Earns Climate Smart Communities Silver Certification

April 25, 2024

Pedestrian crosswalk sign

Schenectady County Promotes Pedestrian Safety Amid Spring Season

April 22, 2024

Basket of electronics to be recycled

Schenectady County to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event for Residents

April 19, 2024

Common Household Chemicals

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

March 26, 2024

Photo of a Solar Eclipse

Schenectady County Announces Solar Eclipse Events at Libraries Across the County

March 20, 2024

Schenectady County Honor A Veteran Honoree Domenick S. Desantis, Jr. with County Legislator Holly Vellano

Schenectady County Honors Vietnam Veteran Domenick S. DeSantis, Jr.

March 18, 2024

Proctors Theater Marquee

Schenectady County Legislature Congratulates Proctors on Their 2024-2025 Broadway Season Announcement

February 26, 2024

Volunteer Firefighters at a Building Fire

Schenectady County Legislature Encourages Eligible Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers to Apply for Property Tax Exemption

February 20, 2024

Mohawk Harbor Events Center Rendering

Schenectady County Legislature to Consider $5 Million ARPA Funding for Mohawk Harbor Arena Project

February 12, 2024

Schenectady County Legislature Arts & Culture Grant

Schenectady County Legislature Announces New Arts & Culture Grant

February 5, 2024

Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Schenectady County Legislature Continues Support of Local Fire and EMS with Land Donation to Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

February 2, 2024

Duanesburg YMCA Building

Schenectady County Announces Duanesburg YMCA Transferred to Davis Family

January 26, 2024

Ribbon Cutting for Hometown Health Center's New Dental Clinic in Schenectady

Schenectady County Legislature, Hometown Health Centers and Rep. Tonko Unveil Cutting-Edge Dental Clinic

January 22, 2024

Schenectady County Chair Gary Hughes

Schenectady County Legislature Announces New Leadership

January 2, 2024

Schenectady County Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Schenectady County Legislature to Host Blood Drive on January 18

December 18, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Looks to Extend Junior Big Game Hunting Pilot Program

December 15, 2023

2023 Best Overall Awardee 109th Airlift Wing - Schenectady County Holiday Parade

Schenectady County Legislature Announces 54th Annual Holiday Parade Winners

December 13, 2023

Amtrak Train Station in Schenectady Lit Up in Green in Honor of Veterans

Schenectady County to Light Up in Green in Honor of Veterans

November 5, 2023

Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Schenectady County to Consider Donating Land to Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

November 3, 2023

Schenectady County Holiday Parade Announcement

Schenectady County Announces a New Veterans Division in Annual Holiday Parade

November 1, 2023

Duanesburg YMCA

Schenectady County Announces Duanesburg YMCA Project Moving Forward

October 30, 2023

2023 Schenectady County Homeowner's $250 Rebate Program

Schenectady County Legislature Announces: Over $6.8 Million in Homeowners Rebates Delivered

October 27, 2023

Schenectady County Household Hazardous Waste Event

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

October 25, 2023

Holiday Parade Grand Marshal Announcement - 109th Airlift Wing

Schenectady County Announces 109th Airlift Wing as Parade Grand Marshal

October 13, 2023

Schenectady County 2024 Budget Graphic

Schenectady County Legislature Unanimously Approves 2024 Budget

October 12, 2023

2023 Volunteer Firefighter and EMS of the Year Awardees

Schenectady County Legislature Announces 2023 Volunteer Firefighter and EMS of the Year Awards

October 10, 2023

2023 Schenectady County Homeowner's $250 Rebate Program

Schenectady County Legislature Announces: Rebate Checks are On the Way!

October 6, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature’s Real Property Tax Rebate Bill Signed into Law

September 25, 2023

County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Sets Dates for 2024 Budget Presentation and Review

September 25, 2023

Schenectady County Run the Runway

Schenectady County Announces Community Day Event in Conjunction with Run the Runway 5K

September 19, 2023

Schenectady County Announces 54th Annual Holiday Parade

September 14, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Passes Resolution to Join Lawsuit Against Insulin Manufacturers

September 12, 2023

Old Paint Cans

Schenectady County and GreenSheen Partner on Free Paint Recycling Event

September 11, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Hold Meeting at Niskayuna High School

September 6, 2023

Jerry Craft Event at Schenectady County Public Library

Schenectady County to Host American Cartoonist Jerry Craft

August 21, 2023

Schenectady County Opens Registration for Run the Runway 5K at Airport

August 16, 2023

National Purple Heart Day

Schenectady County Lights Up in Purple to Honor Purple Heart Recipients

August 6, 2023

Household Chemicals

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

July 25, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Chairman Anthony Jasenski Joins Call for Investigation of Super 8 Motel

July 23, 2023

Schenectady County Sheriff's Badge

Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office to Aid Rotterdam Police Department

July 22, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Update

July 21, 2023

Schenectady County Partners with Schenectady County Historical Society to Host 4th on the Third Independence Day Celebration

June 16, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County to Consider Duanesburg YMCA Proposal

June 14, 2023

Schenectady County Legislature Meeting in the Community

Schenectady County Legislature to Hold Meeting at Rotterdam Town Hall

June 6, 2023

County Legislators Haileab Samuel and Cathy Gatta

Schenectady County Legislature Appoints Haileab Samuel to Fill Vacancy

June 5, 2023

Two-Time Grammy Winning Arrested Development Announced as Headliner for Schenectady County SummerNight 2023

June 2, 2023

County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

May 30, 2023

Website Graphic

Schenectady County Moves to .Gov Website Domain

May 23, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Jeff McDonald Resigns from Schenectady County Legislature

May 19, 2023

Schenectady County Pedal Paddle Run Finish Line

Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run Winners Announced

May 16, 2023

Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run Triathlon is Saturday Traffic Patterns in Niskayuna and Schenectady Altered

May 11, 2023

shredded pieces of office paper.

Schenectady County to Host Free Paper Shredding Event for Residents

May 10, 2023

Schenectady County SummerNight

Save the Date: Schenectady County SummerNight 2023

May 8, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Hold Meeting at Woodlawn Elementary

May 2, 2023

Schenectady County Volunteer Fire Departments

Schenectady County Legislature to Consider Resolution to Provide $440,000 to Local Fire Departments

May 1, 2023

Schenectady County Solar Consortium

Schenectady County Solar Consortium Saved Taxpayers Over $1.3 Million in 2022

April 21, 2023

LED Light Conversion Project

Schenectady County Announces Completion of LED Streetlight Conversion Project

April 20, 2023

Schenectady County Electronics Recycling Event

Schenectady County to Host Free E-Waste Event for Residents

April 17, 2023

Schenectady County Initiative Program

Schenectady County Legislature Announces County Initiative Program Grant Recipients

April 11, 2023

Tablets in the Legislative Chamber

Schenectady County Legislature Looks to Reduce Paper Usage

April 4, 2023

Schenectady County Update

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

March 23, 2023

Firefighters

Schenectady County Legislature Passes Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers

March 20, 2023

Registration Now Open for Schenectady County’s Pedal-Paddle-Run Triathalon

March 10, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Consider Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers

February 10, 2023

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Hold Meeting at Yates Elementary School

February 6, 2023

Schenectady County Initiative Program

Schenectady County Legislature Announces 2023 County Initiative Grant Program

January 31, 2023

Schenectady County Legislature Announces 53rd Annual Holiday Parade Winners

January 11, 2023

Blood Drive

Schenectady County Legislature to Host Blood Drive on January 30

January 3, 2023

Schenectady County 53rd Holiday Parade Announcement

ICYMI: Schenectady County & City Announce Exciting Activities for 53rd Annual Holiday Parade

November 10, 2022

Holiday Parade Grand Marshal Announcement

Schenectady County & City Announce Grand Marshal of the 53rd Annual Holiday Parade

November 4, 2022

County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

October 21, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Approves 2023 Budget

October 19, 2022

Schenectady County Public Library

Schenectady County Legislature Appoints New Director of Library Operations

October 12, 2022

Schenectady County Announces New Event: Run the Runway 5K at Airport

October 5, 2022

Schenectady County Fall Foliage Festival

Schenectady County Presents the Fall Foliage Festival

September 26, 2022

2022 Annual Holiday Parade Dream Big

The 53rd Annual Holiday Parade Theme Announced – “Dream Big”

September 22, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Appoints Holly Vellano to Fill Vacancy

September 13, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Hold Meeting in Mont Pleasant

September 9, 2022

County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Advances Measure to Protect Aquifer

September 7, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

County Legislature to Consider Purchase of Property for Food Market

September 6, 2022

Nott Street Safety Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Schenectady County Announces Completion of Nott Street Safety Improvement Project

August 18, 2022

Empire State Youth Orchestra Building

Schenectady County Legislature Authorizes $1.5 Million for Empire State Youth Orchestra’s Building Renovation

August 9, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Hold Meeting in Scotia

August 1, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

July 7, 2022

Bike Path Paving Map

Schenectady County to Pave 1.65 miles of Empire State Trail in Rotterdam Junction

June 23, 2022

Schenectady County Public Library

Schenectady County to Hold Electric City Comic Con at Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library on July 9

June 22, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Hold Meeting in Delanson

June 22, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County to Host Independence Day Celebration on July 3

June 14, 2022

Schenectady County SummerNight

Schenectady County SummerNight Band Announced

June 2, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Registration Open for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

May 26, 2022

2022 Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run Team Winner

Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run Winners Announced

May 17, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run Triathlon is Saturday

May 11, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature to Consider Capping County Tax on Gasoline

April 22, 2022

Schenectady County SummerNight

Save the Date: Schenectady County SummerNight 2022

April 20, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Announces County Initiative Arts Grant Program Recipients

April 13, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Congratulates Proctors on their 2022-2023 Broadway Season Announcement

April 11, 2022

Schenectady County Legislator Sara Mae Pratt

Schenectady County Legislature Celebrates National Library Week

April 4, 2022

Schenectady County Public Library

Late Fines Eliminated at Schenectady County’s Public Libraries Starting April 1

March 25, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces Start of Nott Street Safety Improvements

March 17, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

March 15, 2022

Schenectady County Public Library

Schenectady County Legislature Recommends Elimination of Late Fines to Schenectady County Public Library Board of Trustees

March 11, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Awards $50,000 to Local Fire Departments

March 10, 2022

Schenectady County Public Library

Schenectady County Public Library System Selected for Competitive Federal Humanities Grant

March 8, 2022

Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run

Registration Now Open for Schenectady County’s Pedal-Paddle-Run Triathalon

March 7, 2022

Schenectady County Legislature

Schenectady County Public Safety Radio System Project Nears Completion

March 6, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces 2022 County Initiative Grant Program

February 9, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Passes Legislation Resolving Rotterdam Sewer Tax Error

February 9, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Passes Legislation Resolving Rotterdam Sewer Tax Error

February 8, 2022

Schenectady County Library - Scotia

Schenectady County Officially Opens New Addition at Scotia Library

February 3, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces Rotterdam Sewer Tax Solution

January 26, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces Opioid Lawsuit Settlements

January 24, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Opens COVID-19 Testing Site to All County Residents

January 21, 2022

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Public Library Winter 2022 Hours Announced

December 28, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Leaders Urge Residents to Apply for NYS Homeowners Assistance Fund

December 8, 2021

Indian Kill Preserve

Schenectady County Unveils New Access Point at Indian Kill Preserve

November 18, 2021

Mohawk Hudson Bike/Hike Trail

Schenectady County Seeking Public Input on Empire Trail Wayfinding Plan

November 16, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collection Date

November 15, 2021

Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony

Schenectady County Dedicates New Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

October 29, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget

October 13, 2021

Schenectady County Fire and EMS Awardees

Schenectady County Legislature Hosts Firefighter and EMS Awards Ceremony

October 13, 2021

Schenectady County Update

Schenectady County Approves Property Acquisitions for SUNY Schenectady

October 13, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Manager Releases Proposed 2022 Budget

October 1, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Sets Dates for 2022 Budget Presentation and Review

September 24, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Maintains Aa1 Moody’s Bond Rating

September 20, 2021

Schenectady County Recreational Facility

Schenectady County Resumes Public Skating at Recreational Facility

September 15, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Advances Planned Safety Improvements for Nott Street Near Balltown Road

September 14, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Legislator Cathy Gatta and the Schenectady County Public Library Announce ‘Dreams of Equality’ Program Series

June 17, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Calls for Public Hearing on Junior Big Game Hunting

June 8, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces 2021 County Initiative Arts Grant Program Recipients

June 8, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Legislature Approves New Program to Support Clean Energy Investment in Commercial Properties

June 8, 2021

Schenectady County Legislature Approves New Program to Support Clean Energy Investment in Commercial Properties

June 8, 2021

Woodlawn Branch Library Renovation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Schenectady County Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Woodlawn

June 4, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Passes Tentative Labor Agreement Through Committee

June 1, 2021

Schenectady County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking

Schenectady County Breaks Ground on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

May 28, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces 2021 County Initiative Grant Program

May 4, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Announces New Charging Stations

April 22, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Proclaims April 2021 as Autism Action Month

April 13, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Advances Lease Extension for Scotia Branch Library

April 5, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Agricultural District

March 2, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Becomes a Purple Heart Community

February 9, 2021

Schenectady County Seal

Schenectady County Food Service Delivery Services Law Introduced

December 18, 2020

Schenectady County Emergency Responders Partner with Concerned for the Hungry to Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

Schenectady County Emergency Responders Partner with Concerned for the Hungry to Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

November 23, 2020

COVID-19: Potential Exposure at Glenville Queen

COVID-19: Potential Exposure at Glenville Queen

November 14, 2020