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Schenectady, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Schenectady! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover Schenectady suddenly lost its director—what happens to local tourism now?
  • Fire displaces 11 near Kelton and Albany; see what officials know.
  • How Schenectady’s cannabis shop is shaping Gloversville’s new dispensary plan

Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Discover Schenectady executive director out after 5 years (dailygazette.com) — Schenectady County’s tourism arm, Discover Schenectady, has parted ways with executive director Todd Garofano after about five years, and its board plans to appoint an interim leader in mid-June. The nonprofit, which promotes local tourism and works with city and county officials on projects like Mohawk Harbor and restaurant passports, will then begin searching for a new executive director.
   

2. Fire forces 11 people from Schenectady home (cbs6albany.com) — Eleven residents have been displaced after a serious house fire in Schenectady near Kelton and Albany streets, with heavy damage to the roof and second floor. Fire crews evacuated everyone safely, and the Red Cross is assisting those affected while investigators work to determine the cause.
   

3. Cannabis dispensary gets conditonal OK in Gloversville (dailygazette.com) — Schenectady’s Electric City Cannabis Co., run by Apple Egg of Albany, is being used as the model for a newly approved sister dispensary planned in Gloversville. The Gloversville shop just received conditional planning board approval, pending a July public hearing, and aims to open by year’s end with similar hours and staffing to the existing Schenectady location.
   

4. 'Buttons' Briggs, Part 11 (bleedcubbieblue.com) — A historical look at pitcher “Buttons” Briggs touches briefly on Schenectady’s role in 1899 New York State League baseball, when Cortland faced clubs from cities including Schenectady. The story follows Briggs’ bumpy minor-league journey, dramatic games, and colorful newspaper coverage across New York and the Midwest.
   

5. Repaving projects take over Capital Region roads, but where does the old asphalt go? (news10.com) — Drivers in Schenectady can expect smoother trips on I-90 and Central Avenue as part of a $600 million statewide repaving and pothole-filling push. State transportation crews are recycling nearly all removed asphalt while upgrading pavement, markings, sensors, and accessibility features on key Capital Region highways through 2026.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Gdm everyone.
    Finally saw a deer drinking out the pond at Central Park this morning. Wasn’t able to take a picture because soon as I stopped he took off. Love… (Nextdoor State Street)
  • Good morning neighbors I hope everyone’s having a good morning.
    I am looking for someone to cut down some branches that are hanging over my house. I have tried a few people and they either come and give me an… (Nextdoor Upper Union Street)
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  • Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Freight Handler 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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