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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Schenectady public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Public Safety

Recommendation to the City Council for changes to Section 264 of the City Zoning Code regarding drive-thrus.

1 supportive

3 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

Development

Hamilton Hill Mixed-Use & Grocery Redevelopment

2 supportive

2 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

Parks Rec

Hamilton Hill Arts Center

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026

Development

Hegeman Street Property and Walkway Conversions

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Aug 12, 2026

Zoning

Avenue M Fence Variance

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Aug 12, 2026

Parking

Duane Avenue Parking Variances

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Aug 12, 2026

Zoning

Union Street Convenience Store Parking and Traffic Intensity

2 supportive3 opposed

5 commentsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026

Taxes Budget

Property Foreclosure Withdrawal for 1659 Foster Avenue

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Aug 10, 2026

Public Safety

Traffic Safety and Trail Enforcement

2 supportive1 concerned

3 commentsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026

Public Safety

Neighborhood Litter and Eastern Parkway Trash Cans

2 concerned

3 commentsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026

Public Safety

Civilian Police Review Board and NAACP

1 opposed

1 commentLast discussed Aug 10, 2026

Development

Good Cause Eviction Debate & Housing Task Force

4 supportive9 opposed1 concerned

15 commentsLast discussed Jul 27, 2026

Public Safety

Civilian Police Review Board Nomination Delay

4 concerned

4 commentsLast discussed Jul 27, 2026

Zoning

Khalil Nagi - 1608 Union Street

2 opposed2 concerned

4 commentsLast discussed Jul 15, 2026

Development

Housing

2 supportive1 concerned

4 commentsLast discussed Jul 13, 2026

Zoning

Zoning & land use

4 supportive2 concerned

6 commentsLast discussed Jul 13, 2026

Parks Rec

Parks & recreation

3 supportive4 opposed3 concerned

12 commentsLast discussed Jul 13, 2026

Development

202 Front Street Subdivision & Offices

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026

Zoning

1608 Union Street Convenience Store

1 opposed1 concerned

2 commentsLast discussed May 20, 2026

Development

1311 Lower Broadway Restaurant & Apartments

1 opposed

1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026

Development

1703 Union Street Mural

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026

Parks Rec

Central Park Tennis Courts Access and Fee Structure

2 supportive3 opposed1 concerned

6 commentsLast discussed May 11, 2026

Taxes Budget

Solid Waste Collection Costs and Management

1 concerned

3 commentsLast discussed May 11, 2026

Roads

Traffic Safety and Speeding on Eastern Avenue

1 supportive2 concerned

3 commentsLast discussed Apr 27, 2026

Development

Window Replacement for Lead Remediation at 1211 Union Street

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Apr 23, 2026

Environment

Discussion - Composting in Schenectady

2 supportive

2 commentsLast discussed Apr 20, 2026

Development

Union Street Second Story & Mixed-Use

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Apr 15, 2026

Development

GE Vernova Event Pavilion

1 supportive

1 commentLast discussed Apr 15, 2026

Zoning

Lower Broadway Church

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Apr 15, 2026

Public Safety

Jay Street Bar & Grill

1 concerned

1 commentLast discussed Apr 15, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Schenectady from local and regional media.

WAMCmayoral veto of council attendance law

Schenectady mayor's veto effectively kills law to limit absences for council members

Schenectady mayor's veto effectively kills law to limit absences for council members WAMC

Oct 27, 2026

NEWS10 ABCenvironmental contamination

DEC planning to investigate contamination site in Schenectady

DEC planning to investigate contamination site in Schenectady NEWS10 ABC

Sep 2, 2026

Times Unione-bike and e-scooter regulation

Schenectady City Council considers e-bike, e-scooter law amid safety concerns

Schenectady City Council considers e-bike, e-scooter law amid safety concerns Times Union

Aug 22, 2026

WRGBsurveillance technology

Schenectady police install 14 new Axon license plate readers amid misuse concerns

Schenectady police install 14 new Axon license plate readers amid misuse concerns WRGB

Aug 17, 2026

Times Unionadministrative appointment

Union College director, county legislator becomes Schenectady public safety commissioner

Union College director, county legislator becomes Schenectady public safety commissioner Times Union

Aug 12, 2026

WNYT.come-bike crackdown

Schenectady police seize 30 illegal bikes in e-bike crackdown

Schenectady police seize 30 illegal bikes in e-bike crackdown WNYT.com

Aug 11, 2026

WRGBlaw enforcement crackdown

Schenectady police issue 47 tickets, make 8 arrests in illegal bike crackdown

Schenectady police issue 47 tickets, make 8 arrests in illegal bike crackdown WRGB

Aug 11, 2026

NEWS10 ABCtraffic enforcement

Schenectady PD shares results of illegal vehicle, traffic operation

Schenectady PD shares results of illegal vehicle, traffic operation NEWS10 ABC

Aug 11, 2026

The Shelby Reporteconomic development

Save A Lot To Fill Food Desert In Schenectady, NY

Save A Lot To Fill Food Desert In Schenectady, NY The Shelby Report

Aug 3, 2026

107.7 WGNAredevelopment project

What to Know About Schenectady's $3.7 Million Redevelopment Project

What to Know About Schenectady's $3.7 Million Redevelopment Project 107.7 WGNA

Aug 3, 2026

WRGBmayoral election

Affordability is key issue for Schenectady mayoral candidate Orlondo Otis Hundley

Affordability is key issue for Schenectady mayoral candidate Orlondo Otis Hundley WRGB

Jul 31, 2026

107.7 WGNAbike trail development

What to Know About Schenectady's New Bike Trail, Connecting Downtown and Parks

What to Know About Schenectady's New Bike Trail, Connecting Downtown and Parks 107.7 WGNA

Jul 28, 2026

Community pulse

Civic Issues

Zoning Code Amendments for Drive-Through Facilities

Attendance Requirements for City Council Members

Proposed 2027 Operating Budget and 43% Property Tax Increase

City Budget Deficit and Financial Planning

Drive-Through Zoning Regulations

E-Bike and Motorized Scooter Safety Standards

Proposed 2027 Operating and Capital Budget

E-Bike Safety Standards and Drive-Through Zoning Amendments

Hamilton Hill $15M Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Grocery Store Project

Surveillance and Public Safety

King's Road Stop Signs

Council Governance and History

Neighborhood Cleanups

Transportation Accessibility

Surveillance Technology

Community Peace Initiative

Infrastructure Maintenance

Board Nominations and Governance

Front Street Waterfront Apartments

Recommendation to the City Council for changes to Section 264 of the City Zoning Code regarding drive-thrus.

Hamilton Hill Mixed-Use & Grocery Redevelopment

Hamilton Hill Arts Center

Hegeman Street Property and Walkway Conversions

Avenue M Fence Variance

Duane Avenue Parking Variances

Union Street Convenience Store Parking and Traffic Intensity

Property Foreclosure Withdrawal for 1659 Foster Avenue

Traffic Safety and Trail Enforcement

Neighborhood Litter and Eastern Parkway Trash Cans

Civilian Police Review Board and NAACP

Good Cause Eviction Debate & Housing Task Force

Civilian Police Review Board Nomination Delay

Khalil Nagi - 1608 Union Street

Housing

Zoning & land use

Parks & recreation

202 Front Street Subdivision & Offices

1608 Union Street Convenience Store

1311 Lower Broadway Restaurant & Apartments

1703 Union Street Mural

Central Park Tennis Courts Access and Fee Structure

Solid Waste Collection Costs and Management

Traffic Safety and Speeding on Eastern Avenue

Window Replacement for Lead Remediation at 1211 Union Street

Discussion - Composting in Schenectady

Union Street Second Story & Mixed-Use

GE Vernova Event Pavilion

Lower Broadway Church

Jay Street Bar & Grill

In the news

Schenectady mayor's veto effectively kills law to limit absences for council members

DEC planning to investigate contamination site in Schenectady

Schenectady City Council considers e-bike, e-scooter law amid safety concerns

Schenectady police install 14 new Axon license plate readers amid misuse concerns

Union College director, county legislator becomes Schenectady public safety commissioner

Schenectady police seize 30 illegal bikes in e-bike crackdown

Schenectady police issue 47 tickets, make 8 arrests in illegal bike crackdown

Schenectady PD shares results of illegal vehicle, traffic operation

Save A Lot To Fill Food Desert In Schenectady, NY

What to Know About Schenectady's $3.7 Million Redevelopment Project

Affordability is key issue for Schenectady mayoral candidate Orlondo Otis Hundley

What to Know About Schenectady's New Bike Trail, Connecting Downtown and Parks