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š± Why this writer says Schenectadyās āboringā streets deserve a second look
Schenectady, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Schenectady! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why this writer says Schenectadyās āboringā streets deserve a second look
- How Rotterdamās proposed animal-abuse registry could affect Schenectady County families
- Schalmont grad from Schenectady dominates SUNYAC 400-meter hurdles again
Also on today's calendar: Mopco Presents: A Night of Comedy and Music with Rob Paravonian and Bobby Curious and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
- Tuesday: Breezy with a few showers, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Wednesday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 61 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. 11 'Boring' New York Destinations Worth Rediscovering (myfamilytravels.com) ā Schenectady tops this statewide list of āboringā New York destinations that are actually worth a fresh look, with special praise for the Stockade Historic District, Proctors block, and Riverside Park. The writer highlights calm, walkable streets, river views, and the cityās layered rail and General Electric history as reasons to slow down here instead of just passing through. 
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2. Rotterdam considering town animal-abuse registry; Hearing May 13 (dailygazette.com) ā Rotterdam officials are weighing a new animal-abuse registry that would be accessible to Schenectady County Child Protective Services and Social Services, potentially shaping how local agencies track offenders. The proposal outlines registration rules, penalties, and bans on shelters and pet sellers transferring animals to listed abusers. Residents can weigh in at a May 13 public hearing. Ā Ā Ā
3. Sawyer and Wilson-Epps win titles at SUNYAC championships (buffalonews.com) ā Schenectady native and Schalmont alum Natalia Sawyer just captured her third SUNYAC title in the 400-meter hurdles, winning by nearly four seconds for Buffalo State. She headlined a strong conference championship meet in Cortland where multiple Bengals scored in sprints, distance, throws, and relays. Ā Ā Ā
4. Bed-building group helps kids get a good night's sleep (dailygazette.com) ā Families in Schenectady County are among those who can request free childrenās beds from the volunteer-run Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter based in Mechanicville. Volunteers recently built dozens of wooden beds in Burnt Hills, part of more than 2,500 already delivered with mattresses and bedding. Any local adult can apply online to arrange a bed delivery for a child in need. Ā Ā Ā
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