🌱 Could a new Albany Med–Ellis partnership reshape Schenectady’s hospital care?

What's up Schenectady! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Could a new Albany Med–Ellis partnership reshape Schenectady’s hospital care?
• Why a Schenectady GOP council candidate is distancing from her own party.
• Planning July Fourth fun? Here’s what Schenectady County bans outright.

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Albany! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Albany Med explores ‘strategic affiliation' with Ellis Medicine (cbs6albany.com) — A potential partnership between Albany Med and Ellis Medicine in Schenectady could reshape how local hospital care is delivered, though details are still under wraps. Ellis’ board is reviewing proposals after ending merger talks with St. Peter’s, and Albany Med’s CEO says a “strategic affiliation” could help sustain high-quality care for the wider Capital Region.
   

2. Schenectady GOP council candidate breaks away from county Republican party (dailygazette.com) — A Schenectady City Council candidate, Republican Sarojanie Ibrahim, says she’ll run her fall campaign independently from the city and county GOP organizations after a tense June 9 party meeting. County leaders dispute her account, saying they still back her bid but can’t meet her requested funding level. The split highlights ongoing friction between old and new leadership within the Schenectady Republican Party.
   

3. See what fireworks are legal in New York heading into July Fourth 2026 (syracuse.com) — If you live in Schenectady County, all consumer fireworks — even small “sparkling devices” — remain illegal to buy or use, despite looser rules elsewhere in New York. The state outlines which low-level fireworks are allowed in many counties, the sale dates vendors can operate, and reminds residents that aerial fireworks and firecrackers are banned statewide.
   

4. Skillet announces new ‘Scream' single and Comatose 20th anniversary tour (98online.com) — Rock band Skillet will kick off its “Comatose: 20 Years, Still Screaming” U.S. tour in Schenectady on September 30, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album Comatose. The band also announced a new single, “Scream,” arriving July 10. Fans can expect a set heavy on Comatose favorites alongside other catalog hits, with ticket details available on Skillet’s website.
   

5. Art as activism showcase to stage at Mopco in Schenectady (dailygazette.com) — A new “Actorvist Series” at Mopco Improv Theatre in downtown Schenectady kicks off June 26 with an “Art Night: Art as Activism” collaboration featuring local visual artists and improvisers. Organizers hope to spark conversations on social and political issues through comedy, with future shows tackling topics like climate change and voting. Tickets and full listings are available at mopco.org.
   

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📸 Around Schenectady

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Schenectady

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday July 14

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Albany! →
  Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel by IHG, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 23

• New York Rush Game
  Union College 08-Frank Bailey Field, 09-CPH Artificial Turf
  5:30 pm

Wednesday June 24

• MS/HS Quarter 4 Ends
  Niskayuna Csd Schenectady, NY 12309
• Last Day for Students - Half-Day Grades K-8
  Niskayuna Csd Schenectady, NY 12309
• New York Rush Game
  Union College 08-Frank Bailey Field, 09-CPH Artificial Turf
  9:00 am
• Board of Education Meeting
  Schenectady City School District 530 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 25

• Lincoln Pre-K Moving Up Ceremony
  Schenectady City School District 2 S Robinson St, Schenectady, NY 12304, USA
  8:30 am

Friday June 26

• Art Night: Art as Activism #Actorvists →
  MOPCO:The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N Jay St, Schenectady
  8:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• The Assembly of All Beings #Actorvists →
  MOPCO:The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N Jay St, Schenectady
  8:00 pm

Sunday June 28

• Mabel & Geffrey's Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very Own #Actorvists →
  MOPCO:The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N Jay St, Schenectady
  2:00 pm

Tuesday June 30

• Climate Conversations #Actorvists →
  MOPCO:The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N Jay St, Schenectady
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos! #Actorvists →
  MOPCO:The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N Jay St, Schenectady
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Marti, my 6 pound Shih Tzu will be one soon.
  Help me pick her birthday dress. What’s your vote? (Nextdoor Rosendale Estates)
• Gas leak prompts evacuation in Schenectady, New York.
  11:20AM on Jun 22: Crews are responding to a gas leak at Craig and Stanley Streets in Schenectady, with National Grid and first responders evacuating… (Nextdoor )

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Cleaner in Schenectady. Apply here.
• RDSolutions posted a job opening for Store Scanning Specialist 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: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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