Schenectady Police continue to investigate another round of suspected drug overdoses. Five people have died since Sunday, they said. The city saw eight suspected fatal overdoses in one week, last month. Schenectady Police called the number of deaths “unprecedented.” The department’s special investigations unit is looking into the most recent five deaths. The substances appear to be both inhaled and injected. It’s not clear yet what drugs are involved. Transparency about the number of overdoses happening in real time is to remind the community that help is available, Schenectady Police said. Da ..read more

Schenectady Police are investigating five suspected fatal overdoses in the last two days – including two Tuesday morning, they said. Three overdoses were in the Hamilton Hill/Vale neighborhood, with two more in the Central State Street neighborhood. They all involved injected or inhaled substances, police said. Police are encouraging people to reach out for help if they or a loved one have a substance abuse issue. MORE: Schenectady County Department of Public Health The post Schenectady Police investigating string of fatal suspected drug overdoses appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13 ..read more

Leaders in the Capital Region are responding after the New York State Attorney General’s Office confirmed it was investigating the migrant contractor DocGo. One lawmaker told NewsChannel 13 he anticipated “serious consequences” for the company’s handling of migrant arrivals. The investigation is overdue, said officials and lawmakers in Albany and Schenectady counties, but necessary to prevent another upstate community from experiencing a chaotic arrival of migrants.  Communication with DocGo had improved over recent weeks, according to Albany County Executive Dan McCoy. He and others call ..read more

Can Y-O-U make it? There’s a spelling bee this week and it’s all for a good cause. It supports the United Way of the greater Capital Region. The 4th annual adult spelling bee takes the outdoor stage at Centre Street Pub in Schenectady at 6 o’clock this Wednesday night. It’s a unique way to get young professionals involved with the united ways Emerging Leaders Program.  It focuses on volunteerism and service in the Capital Region- while also giving people a chance to challenge their spelling skills. And maybe laugh at themselves and their friends. Fore more information and how to register ..read more

Bob Dylan has announced a concert date coming to Proctors. He will be there on October 30. Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour is traveling across the world. Tickets will also go on sale this Friday. The post Bob Dylan coming to Proctors in October appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13 ..read more

The next adult spelling bee champion will be decided Wednesday, August 23rd at Centre Street Pub in Schenectady. The United Way of the Greater Capital Region has found a unique fundraising idea that, for a fourth year, will engage more young professionals towards volunteerism and service in the community. The post 4th annual Adult Spelling Bee to benefit United Way of the Greater Capital Region appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13 ..read more

To sign up and to benefit the United Way of the Greater Capital Region: https://www.unitedwaygcr.org/spelling-bee The post 4th Annual Capital Region Adult Spelling Bee appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13 ..read more

Check your tickets, everyone! A winning Take 5 was sold at a Stewart’s in Schenectady. A winner worth nearly $18,000 was sold at the Stewart’s Shop at 566 Balltown Road during Wednesday night’s drawing , according to the New York Lottery. There was also another winning ticket sold in the Bronx. The post Winning lottery ticket sold at Stewart’s Shop in Schenectady appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13 ..read more

Anyone looking for a fun night out this Friday should check out this jazz band coming to The Edison Downtown in Schenectady. “A Jazzy Ensemble”, hosted by the Chenrae’ Experience, promises an evening of smooth sounds performed by the Dave Kain Quartet Band. The Chenrae’ Experience is dedicated to bringing live Jazz and R&B music to the Capital Region. Lashaunda Baker, CEO of the Chenrae’ Experience, said there are very few places for mature adults to enjoy good live music. “I’m trying to bring back an environment for us to mingle, listen to music and just have a good time,” Baker said. “Ge ..read more

The first ever county-level Alzheimer’s prevalence data was released. The staggering numbers recently released from the Alzheimer’s Association is showing county-wide prevalence data for every county in the nation. “Out of the 17 counties that we serve in our chapter, 16 of them have prevalence rates over 10 percent,” Beth Smith-Boivin explained. “That means that 10 percent of the population over the age of 65 in 16 of these counties have Alzheimer’s disease.” In Albany and Schenectady counties, there’s 11.6% prevalence in both areas, which is the highest in the Capital Region. “And that’s pro ..read more