News Flash

City News

Posted on: November 16, 2018

Live Schenectady Parade 2018 Fidelis Care Holiday Parade Viewing

View the Schenectady Holiday Parade Live Here: http://www.cityofschenectady.com/245/Connected-City---Smart-Lighting

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City News

20180523_114333 (edit)

City of Schenectady’s S&P Global Rating Raised to ‘A’ with Positive Outlook

Posted on: January 14, 2022
ILLUMINOCITY Winners

City of Schenectady Announces ILLUMINOCITY Holiday Lighting Promotion Contest Winners

Posted on: January 14, 2022
2021-12-01 Mayor Redistricting Press Conference (1)

Mayors of Albany, Schenectady & Troy Urge Redistricting Commission to Ensure All Three Cities Remain

Posted on: December 1, 2021
20180523_114333 (edit)

City of Schenectady Announces Application for American Rescue Plan Funds

Posted on: November 30, 2021
ILLUMINOCITY-LOGO

City of Schenectady Announces Inaugural ILLUMINOCITY Holiday Lighting Promotion

Posted on: November 15, 2021

Blighted Vacant Buildings Slated for Demolition to Revitalize Schenectady Neighborhoods

Posted on: November 3, 2021

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces City of Schenectady Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Hours

Posted on: October 26, 2021

Mayor Gary McCarthy Presents City of Schenectady 2022 Proposed Budget

Posted on: October 1, 2021

City of Schenectady to Host 2021 National Drive Electric Week Event

Posted on: September 21, 2021

City of Schenectady, National Grid Kick Off Phase Two of Schenectady Smart City Project

Posted on: September 16, 2021

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Dates for American Rescue Plan Neighborhood Tour

Posted on: September 13, 2021

MVP, CAP COM, City of Schenectady to Host Free Back-to-School Event

Posted on: August 25, 2021
Crane-Main Intersection Before-After Rendering

Mayor McCarthy, Assemblyman Santabarbara Announce Crane-Main Intersection Project

Posted on: July 29, 2021

City of Schenectady Announces Opening of Pools and 2021 Summer Youth Programs

Posted on: June 30, 2021

City of Schenectady Earns State Recognition for Local Climate Action and Clean Energy Leadership

Posted on: June 17, 2021
Mayor Signs ATV Dirt Bike Legislation (Photo)

Mayor McCarthy Signs Legislation Banning ATVs and Dirt Bikes and Increasing Fines

Posted on: May 28, 2021

City, County, Land Bank Announce Orchard Park Redevelopment

Posted on: May 13, 2021

Mayor Gary McCarthy & AIK Property Group Announce Completed Vacant Property Rehab

Posted on: April 28, 2021

Schenectady Announces New Collaborative Tree Planting Initiative on Earth Day

Posted on: April 23, 2021

Schenectady Named One of Top 10 Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

Posted on: April 8, 2021
4-5-21 Receipts Drop Box

New Drop-Box Installed for City of Schenectady Bureau of Receipts Payments

Posted on: April 5, 2021

CITY OF SCHENECTADY HOSTS A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING TO UPDATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE STOCKADE

Posted on: March 25, 2021

Capital Region Land Bank Starts Demolition Today on Barrett Street

Posted on: March 12, 2021

Schenectady Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Release Draft Report

Posted on: March 5, 2021

Mayor McCarthy, SMHA, BCNI Announce Affordable Housing Opportunities in Schenectady

Posted on: February 5, 2021

Schenectady Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Announces Community Survey

Posted on: January 27, 2021

Mayor Gary McCarthy Delivers 2021 Schenectady State of the City Address

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces New Liberty Street Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Posted on: January 25, 2021

Public Information Session: Downtown Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Schenectady Police Collaborative Recognized in Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Mayor McCarthy: City Council Approves Land Sale for $500,000 for Solar Project

Posted on: December 22, 2020

Schenectady Snow Removal Update; Vehicles must be removed from certain city streets for snow removal

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Schenectady Snow Removal Update; Vehicles must be removed from certain city streets for snow removal

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Schenectady Snow Removal Update; Residents Advised to Remove Vehicles from Streets

Posted on: December 18, 2020

State of Emergency Extended for Snow Removal

Posted on: December 17, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Declares State of Emergency

Posted on: December 17, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Reminds Residents of Priority Street Parking Restrictions

Posted on: December 16, 2020

City of Schenectady and Transfinder Hosting First Responders Holiday Parade

Posted on: December 12, 2020

Schenectady Fire Department Launches Emergency Telemedicine Pilot Initiative

Posted on: December 7, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Statement: Code Enforcement Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19

Posted on: November 25, 2020

Schenectady Testing Gunshot Detection Smart City Technology on Thursday

Posted on: November 10, 2020

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Appointment of Eugene Devine as Public Safety Commissioner

Posted on: November 10, 2020

City Of Schenectady 2021 Adopted Budget

Posted on: October 28, 2020

City of Schenectady Encouraged to Celebrate Halloween Safely to Stop Spread of COVID-19

Posted on: October 26, 2020

Schenectady Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Community Panel Discussion Schedule

Posted on: October 20, 2020

Schenectady City Council 2021 Budget Meetings Schedule

Posted on: October 13, 2020

Seven Fall Demolitions Approved to Revitalize Schenectady Neighborhoods

Posted on: October 6, 2020

Mayor Gary McCarthy Presents City of Schenectady 2021 Proposed Budget

Posted on: October 1, 2020

City of Schenectady 2021 Proposed Budget

Posted on: October 1, 2020

City of Schenectady and Community Loan Fund Announce Funding for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-

Posted on: September 24, 2020
Passport Parking Sign

City of Schenectady Launches Passport Parking App for Downtown Street Parking

Posted on: September 22, 2020

Schenectady Lights-Up Erie Boulevard Bridge to Welcome Casino Reopening

Posted on: September 9, 2020

MVP Health Care, City of Schenectady Back to School Kit Distribution

Posted on: September 2, 2020

US Mayors Call on Federal Government to Provide Direct Financial Assistance

Posted on: August 6, 2020
Mayor McCarthy and CDTA CEO Carm Basile

Mayor Honors CDTA 50th Anniversary with Key to the City

Posted on: July 31, 2020

City Welcomes New Pavilion and Farm Stand at Central Park Greenhouse

Posted on: July 27, 2020

City of Schenectady IDA Approves $98 Million in New Projects

Posted on: July 28, 2020

Statement from Chief of Police Eric S. Clifford on Executive Order 203

Posted on: July 24, 2020

Mayor McCarthy, Commissioner Eidens, Chief Clifford Announce New Policy Changes

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Notice of Public Comment Period for Utilization of CARES Act HUD Funding

Posted on: July 7, 2020

City to Resume HOMES Initiative, Property Sales, and Homebuyer Resources

Posted on: June 26, 2020

City of Schenectady to Introduce Passport Parking App for Downtown Street Parking

Posted on: June 25, 2020

City Officials Address Summer Safety, Illegal Fireworks as Capital Region Recovers from COVID-19

Posted on: June 24, 2020

Monday, June 22nd City Council Meeting via Teleconference

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Seven More Blighted Buildings Slated for Demolition in Schenectady

Posted on: June 16, 2020

Schenectady City Hall to Reopen for In-Person Service by Appointment Only

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Rescinds Curfew in the City of Schenectady

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Wednesday, May 27, Schenectady City Council Committee Meeting via Teleconference

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Schenectady Senior Center Hosting a Member “Drive-thru”

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Mayor Gary McCarthy Statement on House Passage of Heroes Act

Posted on: May 16, 2020

Notice of Public Comment Period: 2020 Proposed Annual Action Plan

Posted on: May 16, 2020

City of Schenectady Suspends Metered Parking Payments

Posted on: April 18, 2020

City Council to Hold Meetings via Teleconference

Posted on: April 15, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Asks City Employees and Residents to Complete 2020 Census Questionnaire

Posted on: March 31, 2020

City Yard Waste Collection to Resume April 1st

Posted on: March 30, 2020

City Playgrounds Closed Until Further Notice

Posted on: March 27, 2020

City of Schenectady Continues Essential Services, City Hall to Remain Closed to the Public

Posted on: March 20, 2020

City Joins Discover Schenectady and DSIC to Show Support for Local Small Businesses

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Schenectady City Hall Closed to the Public

Posted on: March 13, 2020

Residents Encouraged to Contact City Hall Online or By Phone for City Business

Posted on: March 12, 2020

City of Schenectady to Host Community Meeting on Stockade Flood Mitigation Project

Posted on: March 11, 2020

Schenectady to Host Public Event on CCA Electricity Buying Program

Posted on: January 24, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Announces City of Schenectady 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Posted on: January 16, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Statement on Governor Cuomo Proposal to Reimagine the Erie Canal

Posted on: January 7, 2020

Mayor McCarthy Announces New Corporation Counsel and Deputy Corporation Counsel

Posted on: December 30, 2019

Community Land Trust to Rehab Four Schenectady Homes, Demolish One Building

Posted on: December 23, 2019

Mayor McCarthy Announces First Schenectady DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting

Posted on: December 10, 2019

Schenectady and National Grid Announce Dates for Upcoming Smart City Open House Events

Posted on: November 15, 2019

2020 City of Schenectady Adopted Budget

Posted on: October 30, 2019

MAYOR GARY McCARTHY ANNOUNCES HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS FOR SCHENECTADY

Posted on: October 29, 2019
IMG_8091

Mayors Announce Installation of New Security Monitors in Vacant Buildings

Posted on: October 15, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy's 2020 Proposed Budget

Posted on: September 30, 2019

City of Schenectady Recognized for Workplace Well-Being Program

Posted on: September 20, 2019

Nine More Blighted Buildings Slated for Demolition in Schenectady

Posted on: September 19, 2019

Public Meeting on South Brandywine Corridor Safety Improvements

Posted on: September 17, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy & AIK Property Group Announce Completed Vacant Property Rehab

Posted on: September 13, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Free Community Health & Wellness Fair

Posted on: September 4, 2019

Public Hearing on Proposed Nott-Rosa-Wendell Intersection Safety Improvements

Posted on: August 26, 2019
8.23.19 Splashpad 35

New Spray Pad Launched at Woodlawn Park

Posted on: August 23, 2019

City Expands Curbside Tree Branch Collection in Aftermath of Recent Storms

Posted on: August 2, 2019

City Hosting Open House Event on Design Ideas for Main Avenue Corridor

Posted on: August 2, 2019

Mayor McCarthy Urges Residents to Take Precaution for Upcoming Heat Wave

Posted on: July 19, 2019

HOMES Program Launches New Website Feature for Purchasing City-Owned Property

Posted on: June 20, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy Statement on the Passing of Karen B. Johnson

Posted on: June 12, 2019

Schenectady City Hall Clock Tower Lit Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness

Posted on: June 7, 2019

City Hosting Multi-Day Community Workshop Series on Craig-Main Connection Streetscape

Posted on: May 16, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy Statement on the Passing of Frank Duci

Posted on: April 29, 2019

Schenectady and Capital Region Land Bank Move Forward on 34 Additional Blighted Properties

Posted on: April 23, 2019

Eight More Blighted Buildings Headed for Demolition in Schenectady

Posted on: April 12, 2019
IMG_5925

Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Opens for 2019 Season

Posted on: April 10, 2019

City Hall Clock Tower Turning Red, Blue, and Yellow for Autism Awareness

Posted on: April 2, 2019

Public Meeting Scheduled for Kings Road Bridge Replacement Project

Posted on: March 22, 2019

City of Schenectady to Host ‘Building A Resilient Stockade’ Community Design Workshop Series

Posted on: March 8, 2019

Schenectady Receives HUD Approval for Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

Posted on: March 1, 2019

Mayor McCarthy Joins Statewide Public Transportation Advocates at State Capitol

Posted on: February 25, 2019

Mayor McCarthy: Take Precautions for Extreme Wind Chill and Cold Temperatures

Posted on: January 30, 2019

Mayor McCarthy and The Schenectady Foundation Announce Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge Grants

Posted on: January 29, 2019

*Stockade Flood Warning Advisory*

Posted on: January 25, 2019
Fleet Finder Screenshot

Mayor McCarthy Urges Residents to Exercise Extreme Caution During Storm

Posted on: January 18, 2019

Mayor Gary McCarthy: 2019 Schenectady State of the City Address

Posted on: January 14, 2019

Cities of Albany, Plattsburgh, Schenectady, and Troy Sue Pharmaceutical Companies Over Opioid Epidem

Posted on: January 8, 2019

Mayor McCarthy Applauds REDC Funding for Crane Street Revitalization and North Ferry Street Pump

Posted on: December 19, 2018

City Hall Clock Tower to Honor President George H. W. Bush

Posted on: December 4, 2018

Yard Waste Pick Up Extended Due to Recent Weather Changes

Posted on: December 3, 2018

New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) is excited to announce a new propose partnership.

Posted on: November 20, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Announces Promotions in Schenectady Fire Department & Police Department

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Mayor McCarthy: City Awarded $3 Million for New North Ferry Street Pump Station

Posted on: November 16, 2018

Community Meeting Scheduled for Proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

Posted on: November 9, 2018

Schenectady Municipal Golf Course to Close for Season on Sunday

Posted on: November 9, 2018

National Grid, City of Schenectady Begin Work on Smart City Streetlight Initiative.

Posted on: November 7, 2018

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy 2019 Adopted Budget

Posted on: October 29, 2018

MAYOR GARY McCARTHY ANNOUNCES HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS FOR SCHENECTADY

Posted on: October 24, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Announces Grand Opening of New Schenectady Train Station

Posted on: October 24, 2018

Mayor Gary McCarthy Statement on $3 Million Grant for New Boys & Girls Club

Posted on: October 10, 2018

Community Meeting Scheduled for Stockade Flood Mitigation Project

Posted on: October 5, 2018

Mayor McCarthy's 2019 Proposed Budget Presentation

Posted on: October 2, 2018

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy 2019 Proposed Budget

Posted on: October 1, 2018

Mayor Gary McCarthy and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #35

Posted on: September 28, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Joins US Mayors to Support National Voter Registration Day

Posted on: September 25, 2018

Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge Schedule

Posted on: September 24, 2018

Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge

Posted on: September 24, 2018

Mayor McCarthy to Participate in Mayor Exchange Program for Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts

Posted on: August 9, 2018

Schenectady HOMES Program Reaches Major Milestone in Property Sales

Posted on: July 27, 2018

Free Safe Cycling Class in Schenectady

Posted on: June 29, 2018

Mayor McCarthy and Schenectady Art Society Unveil New Citywide Art Project

Posted on: June 22, 2018

NATIONAL GRID, CITY OF SCHENECTADY RECEIVE APPROVAL FOR SMART CITY STREETLIGHT INITIATIVE

Posted on: June 14, 2018

Schenectady Receives 2018 US Mayors’ Climate Protection Award

Posted on: June 8, 2018

Union Triangle and Morris Avenue Districts Now Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Posted on: May 17, 2018

City Kicking Off 4th Annual ‘I Love My Schenectady Parks Day’

Posted on: April 27, 2018

Schenectady HOMES Program Partner Opens Office in Downtown Schenectady

Posted on: April 26, 2018

City of Schenectady and Local Partners Launch Economic Opportunity Plan

Posted on: April 24, 2018
Smart 50 Horizon Award

City of Schenectady Awarded ‘Smart 50 Award’ for 2017 Smart City Report

Posted on: March 28, 2018

Schenectady Council Supports Mayor McCarthy’s Action Against Opioid Industry

Posted on: March 27, 2018

HOMES Program Hosting City-Wide Open House

Posted on: March 23, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Urges Residents to Exercise Caution While Traveling

Posted on: March 7, 2018

Engage For Health

Posted on: March 7, 2018

Schenectady Receives CDTC Funding for Craig Street Redevelopment Plan

Posted on: March 2, 2018

Mayor Gary McCarthy Testifies at Congressional Hearing on State of Nation’s Energy Infrastructure

Posted on: February 27, 2018

Pick the New CDPHP Cycle! Bike Share Stations

Posted on: February 26, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Announces New HOMES Program Partnership

Posted on: February 22, 2018

City of Schenectady Adopts Law to Expand Access for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Upgrades

Posted on: February 13, 2018

Schenectady Preps for Wednesday Snow Storm

Posted on: February 6, 2018

Schenectady Projects Honored By Capital Branch of American Public Works Association

Posted on: February 2, 2018

Mayor McCarthy Announces New Homebuyer Assistance Program to Renovate Vacant Properties

Posted on: January 18, 2018

Mayor McCarthy and Commissioner Eidens Announce Expanded Buildings Department Coordination

Posted on: January 4, 2018

City Of Schenectady Bike Infrastructure Master Plan August 2017

Posted on: December 4, 2017

‘Parade of Lights: 125 Years of Schenectady’

Posted on: November 6, 2017

City of Schenectady IDA Board Meeting Notice

Posted on: November 2, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces New Public Safety Commissioner and Director of Development

Posted on: October 31, 2017

Schenectady Municipal Golf Course Announces Completion of New Renovations

Posted on: October 25, 2017

Notice To Residents

Posted on: October 13, 2017

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Announces Schenectady’s City Hall Clock Tower colors for October

Posted on: October 11, 2017

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy's 2018 Proposed Budget to City Council

Posted on: September 29, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces New Director of Operations and Chief Building Inspector

Posted on: September 19, 2017

Schenectady Bike Plan August 2017

Posted on: September 5, 2017

City of Schenectady Official Proclamation

Posted on: August 16, 2017

THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY OFFICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM ( LSHP

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Commissioner Wayne Bennett's Services

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Live-In Schenectady” Investors Break Ground $3.5 million Private Investment, 15 New Homes for Schdy

Posted on: July 13, 2017

Schenectady Improves Streamlined Citation Process

Posted on: July 5, 2017

MAYOR GARY R. McCARTHY ANNOUNCES City of Schenectady M/WBE One-on-One Networking Reception

Posted on: June 21, 2017

City of Schenectady Official Proclamation

Posted on: August 16, 2017

THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY OFFICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE LEAD SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM ( LSHP

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Commissioner Wayne Bennett's Services

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Live-In Schenectady” Investors Break Ground $3.5 million Private Investment, 15 New Homes for Schdy

Posted on: July 13, 2017

Schenectady Improves Streamlined Citation Process

Posted on: July 5, 2017

MAYOR GARY R. McCARTHY ANNOUNCES City of Schenectady M/WBE One-on-One Networking Reception

Posted on: June 21, 2017

Schenectady Bike Master Plan Public Meeting

Posted on: June 19, 2017

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Marks Start of Demolition at 720 Crane Street

Posted on: May 31, 2017
pa

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy Marks Start of Demolition

Posted on: May 30, 2017

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy joins Schenectady City School District Superintendent Larry Spring

Posted on: May 17, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy Announces Schenectady Will Save Approximately $1.3 Million

Posted on: May 15, 2017

Mayor McCarthy announces postponement of I Love My Parks Day 2017

Posted on: May 11, 2017

Mayor McCarthy and National Grid Announce Partnership for Earth Day

Posted on: April 21, 2017

The City of Schenectady has lost a tremendous advocate for business and our community as a whole.

Posted on: April 19, 2017

MAYOR GARY R. McCARTHY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FOR 2017 SEASON

Posted on: April 11, 2017

Household Hazardous Waste 2017 Collection Program

Posted on: April 3, 2017

The Affirmative Action Advisory Board public presentation of the 2016 Annual Report on April 27th

Posted on: March 28, 2017

NOTICE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING CENTRAL PARK-VALE TRIAL CONNECTION

Posted on: March 22, 2017

Garbage Collection Suspended Due to Weather

Posted on: March 15, 2017

Mayor Gary R. McCarthy To Testify Before United States House of Representatives

Posted on: March 8, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy announces smoke alarm installation event

Posted on: March 3, 2017

City of Schenectady Industrial Development Agency Board Meeting Notice

Posted on: February 21, 2017

2017 Annual Action Plan Request for Proposals

Posted on: January 17, 2017

Mayor Gary McCarthy to Make Major Announcement Regarding Schenectady Holiday Parade

Posted on: January 12, 2017