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šŸŒ± What will Schenectady students tuck into their new time capsule?

Schenectady, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Schenectady! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Schenectady students tuck into their new time capsule?
  • See how GE is updating Schenectadyā€™s iconic riverfront sign today.
  • How Schenectady responders turned a tense I-890 incident around

Also on today's calendar: Next Albany Job Fair: April 22, 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 54 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 36 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Schenectady students to create time capsule to replace one from 1957 found in school wall (timesunion.com) ā€” Schenectady High School seniors are helping create a new time capsule after construction crews uncovered a 1957 capsule hidden behind a cornerstone in the buildingā€™s wall. The find, tied to the old Nott Terrace and Linton high schools, is now inspiring students to choose items that reflect todayā€™s Schenectady and their legacy for future classes.
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2. WATCH LIVE: GE sign being taken down in Schenectady (news10.com) ā€” Work is underway to temporarily remove and refurbish the iconic General Electric sign in Schenectady, with GE Vernova promising to modernize its internal systems while preserving its familiar look. The company expects the refreshed landmark to be reinstalled by the end of spring, and residents can watch the removal live online.
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3. Schenectady responders help man back from 890 jump threat, police say (dailygazette.com) ā€” Schenectady police and firefighters safely brought a man back from the edge of the Cotton Factory Hollow Bridge over I-890 Tuesday evening after he threatened to jump, briefly closing the highway. Negotiators, fire crews, and state police coordinated to secure him and get him further help, and officials are reminding residents that crisis support is available via 988.
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4. Beach Boys announce Schenectady concert marking 60 years of Pet Sounds (timesunion.com) ā€” Schenectady music fans can look forward to The Beach Boys bringing their classic hits and a 60th-anniversary celebration of ā€œPet Soundsā€ to the M&T Bank Center on August 1, with tickets starting at $39. Led by co-founder Mike Love, the current lineup will perform favorites like ā€œWouldnā€™t It Be Niceā€ and ā€œSloop John B,ā€ with tickets available online beginning at 10 a.m.
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5. Person stole $50K in cannabis from employer, state police say (cbs6albany.com) ā€” A Schenectady resident is implicated in an alleged theft case tied to a cannabis business in nearby Coeymans, where another employee is accused of stealing more than $50,000 in products. State Police say the second, larger theft was uncovered while investigating the earlier case involving the Schenectady man. Both incidents center on the same Curaleaf location.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday April 23
  • NO SCHOOL for Woestina - Field Trip
    Schalmont Csd Schenectady, NY 12306
  • Pre-K Field Trip to Indian Ladder Farms
    Schalmont Csd Schenectady, NY 12306
    11:30 am
  • Trivia Night ā€” WHBC
    Wolf Hollow Brewing Company , 6882 Amsterdam Rd , Schenectady
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday April 25
  • Glencliff Bottle Drive
    Rexford Fire House
    10:00 am

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Poured concrete
    Hi neighbors looking for recommendations for poured or stamped concrete for a patio in Glenville. Anybody got any recommendations? Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Spring Rd)
  • The Golub Corporation - Price Chopper Supermarkets posted a job opening for Assistant Customer Service Manager - Office in Schenectady. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Supervisor, Customer Service in Schenectady. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Schenectady here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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