Paul Nelson

Schenectady Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) has been carrying out mission since 1927.

The council's revised plan calls for a 2.6% property tax increase, a dramatic change from Mayor Gary McCarthy's proposed 17% hike.

The owner of a medical transportation company and one of his workers have pleaded not guilty to charges that they stole nearly $2 million in state Medicaid money.

Schenectady County district attorney announces pleas in cases involving sex trafficking and animal abuse.

City residents are pleading with city leaders to give them a break after learning a proposed budget by the Schenectady mayor would add hundreds of dollars to their local tax bill.

Persia Nelson was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of Halo Branton, who was nearly 11 months old. Nelson plans to appeal.

An expert witness for the defense claimed Nelson suffered from cold stress and that she desperately tried to keep herself and her daughter alive in March 2024. 

Schenectady police said the remains were discovered while workers were digging on vacant land at the corner of Westover Place and Georgetta Dix Plaza. The incident is not considered suspicious.

After nine years as police chief in Schenectady, Eric Clifford will retire at the end of January. He wants to spend more time with his close family in Schenectady and Florida.

Authorities were called to the Glenville facility Thursday morning to investigate a chemical leak.