55th Annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade -...
2590 photos
2024 Run the Runway
322 photos
Schenectady County Special Events presents the 2024 Run the Runway on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Schenectady County 4th on the Third - July 3, 2024
49 photos
Schenectady County SummerNight 2024
1 video
Schenectady County SummerNight 2023
643 photos, 1 video
The Capital Region's largest summer block party featuring Powerhouse Funk.
2024 Pedal Paddle Run
260 photos
Saturday, May 11, 2024
54th Annual Holiday Parade
534 photos
Hundreds of floats and thousands of participants marched in the 54th Annual Holiday Parade Presented by the City & County of Schenectady with the support of MVP Health Care. The parade kicked...
2023 Run the Runway 5K
101 photos
Runners and walkers of all ages took off on an adrenaline-pumping 5K at the Schenectady County Airport, the home of the New York Air Guard's 109th Airlift Wing and the "ski-birds" the...
2023 Pedal Paddle Run
1134 photos
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Aqueduct Park, Niskayuna, NY
2023 Pedal Paddle Run Winners
18 photos
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Aqueduct Park, Niskayuna, NY
Run the Runway 5K
105 photos
Schenectady County Special Events held is first-ever Run the Runway 5K on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Schenectady County Airport.
Runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities...
53rd Annual Holiday Parade
316 photos
Dream Big! 2022 Holiday Parade Hosted by the City and County of Schenectady.
8.18.2022 Nott Street Safety Improvement Project...
11 photos
8.18.2022 Nott Street Safety Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting
2022 Pedal-Paddle-Run
494 photos
Hon. Karen B Johnson County Library Dedication
18 photos
On September 6, 2019, the Schenectady County Legislature was joined by the Schenectady County Library Board of Trustees and members of the Johnson Family to officially dedicate the Honorable Karen...
SummerNight 2019
75 photos
The Capital Region's Biggest Summer Block Party! July 12, 2019 in Downtown Schenectady featuring Smash Mouth.
2019 Older New Yorker of the Year
8 photos
The Schenectady County Legislature recognized Ms. Ann Parillo and and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and Maryde King as the "2019 Schenectady County Older New Yorkers of the Year" and Ms.Marion...
Pedal-Paddle-Run 2019
269 photos
Pedal-Paddle-Run is a day of wellness and community-building, bringing the Schenectady County community together for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration. May 11, 2019.
Mont Pleasant Library Branch Grand Opening
20 photos
Schenectady County officials were joined today by members of the Schenectady County Public Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, project donors and members of the community for a ribbon...
Keep Schenectady County Warm Public Health...
13 photos
Throughout December, Schenectady County and the Schenectady County Public Library System collected hand-made adult knit hats, mittens and scarves that will be placed in public places throughout the...
Nearly New Year's Eve Celebration 2018
22 photos
Schenectady County and Discover Schenectady's First Annual Nearly New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by MVP Health Care on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the new Gateway Plaza located on the...
Hillside View Ribbon Cutting
23 photos
On October 30, 2018, Schenectady County joined with The Community Builders and NYS Homes and Community Renewal for the ribbon cutting of the new Hillside View development project in Hamilton Hill.
...
Fall Foliage Festival 2018
35 photos, 1 video
Schenectady County and the Schenectady County Historical Society were once again proud to present Schenectady County’s Fall Foliage Festival on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Mabee Farm Historic...
Residences at Vista Square Ribbon Cutting
9 photos
Richbell Capital (RBC) joined with Schenectady County and the Town of Rotterdam to officially open Phase I of the new Residences at Vista Square at the former Curry Road Plaza in Rotterdam on...
Alco Heritage Trail
12 photos
Schenectady County Legislature is honoring Alco Heritage at Mohawk Harbor by creating the Alco Heritage Trail as part of the Mohawk Hudson Bike/Hike Trail. New trail markers were unveiled in...
Jammin' on Jay 2018
8 photos
Schenectady County, in partnership with the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp., is proud to present the 2018 Jammin’ on Jay concert series. Jammin’ on Jay takes place on the Jay Street...
Tribute Park Ribbon Cutting
18 photos
The Capital Region Land Bank was joined by the Schenectady County Legislature, City of Schenectady, Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority, project sponsors and donors, and neighborhood...
SummerNight 2018
120 photos
The Capital Region's Biggest Summer Block Party! July 13, 2018 in Downtown Schenectady featuring the Spin Doctors.
Schenectady County's Independence Day Celebration...
35 photos
The Schenectady County Legislature was proud to present the 2018 Schenectady County Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Historic Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction. This FREE...
Pedal-Paddle-Run 2018
143 photos
Pedal-Paddle-Run is a day of wellness and community-building, bringing the Schenectady County community together for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration. May 12, 2018.
2018 Older New Yorker of the Year
14 photos
The Schenectady County Legislature recognized Mr. William Hart and Ms. Helga Schroeter as the "2018 Schenectady County Older New Yorkers of the Year" and Ms. Elizabeth Rooney for her...
Mont Pleasant Branch Library Groundbreaking
13 photos, 4 videos
Schenectady County officials were joined today by members of the Schenectady County Public Library Board of Trustees and members of the community on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 for a ground breaking...
Schenectady County Moves Wellness Walk-Out
10 photos
Schenectady County and the CDYMCA Schenectady Branch kicked-off Schenectady County Moves a Million with a Wellness Walk-Out on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Downtown Schenectady Y.
Schenectady County...
Schenectady County Legislature Bi-Annual...
21 photos
The Schenectady County Legislature held its Bi-Annual Organizational Meeting and swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Newly re-elected members of the legislature were sworn-in and...
Grand Opening of Mohawk Harbor
17 photos
Schenectady County was proud to be part of the Grand Opening Celebration for the new Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady. The celebration took place on November 1, 2017.
Schenectady County Officially Opens New DMV...
8 photos, 1 video
On October 31, 2017, members of the Schenectady County Legislature and Schenectady County Clerk John Woodward formally opened the new Schenectady County Department of Motor Vehicles located at 2025...
Demolition of former Chubby's Pizza
2 photos
On October 27, 2017 Schenectady County Legislators were joined by members of the Schenectady County Public Library Board of Trustees, and community members for the demolition of the former Chubby’s...
Fall Foliage Festival 2017
45 photos
Schenectady County was once again proud to present Schenectady County’s Fall Foliage Festival on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction, NY.
“Join us for...
Schenectady County and DAV Celebrate New Medical...
1 photo
The Schenectady County Legislature and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) celebrated the purchase of a new DAV Volunteer Veteran Medical Transportation Van. The van will be used to transport...
Burdeck Street Solar Farm Official Opening
4 photos, 1 video
Schenectady County officially opened it's third solar farm on Burdeck Street in the Town of Rotterdam on October 12, 2017.
2017 Schenectady County Kids BikeFest
30 photos
Joseph Allen Apartments Grand Opening
13 photos
The grand opening of the new Joseph Allen Apartments in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood on October 5, 2017.
Battle of the Bands 2017
41 photos
Friday, September 22, 2017. Schenectady County and DSIC hosts one of the biggest nights of live, local music in Downtown Schenectady as part of the Jammin' on Jay Concert Series. Congratulations to...
L&M Motel Demolition
4 photos
Schenectady County partnered with the Town of Rotterdam, The Capital Region Land Bank and the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority tol demolish the abandoned and deteriorating L&M...
SummerNight 2017
334 photos
The Capital Region's Biggest Summer Block Party! July 14, 2017 in Downtown Schenectady featuring Blues Traveler.
Albany Symphony "Water Music" at Mabee Farm
13 photos
The Albany Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with Schenectady County and the Schenectady County Historical Society presented "Water Music New York," an Erie County Bicentennial Celebration...
Electric City Trolley
8 photos
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has partnered with Schenectady County and Schenectady organizations to launch the Electric City Trolley.
Schenectady County Solar Farm Opening
7 photos
Schenectady County formally opened a new three acres solar farm in the Town of Niskayuna on June 8, 2017. The new solar farm is comprised of ground-mounted solar panels and is expected to generate...
Hillside View Project Groundbreaking
17 photos
The Community Builders and New York State Homes and Community Renewal Joined with Schenectady County Leaders to Break Ground at $20 Million Hillside View Development in the Hamilton Hill Neighborhood...
2017 Older New Yorker of the Year
16 photos
The Schenectady County Legislature recognized Mr. Al Magid and Ms. Marva Isaacs as the "2017 Schenectady County Older New Yorkers of the Year" and Ms. Antoinette Cilberti for her Lifetime...
Pedal-Paddle-Run 2017
517 photos
Pedal-Paddle-Run is a day of wellness and community-building, bringing the Schenectady County community together for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration. May 13, 2017.
Bike Friendly New York Kick-Off
6 photos
Schenectady County joined with Parks & Trails New York and the New York State Canal Corporation to Kick-Off their new Bike Friendly NY program. The Bike Friendly New York program aims to create...
Fall Foliage Festival 2016
103 photos
Schenectady County Fall Foliage Festival at the Historic Mabee Farm. Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Craig Street Bike Demonstration & Festival
19 photos
September 28, 2016 at the Schenectady Boys & Girls Club. Community groups came together to present the Craig Street Bike Demo Fest. The festival kicked-off a community demonstration project...
Battle of the Bands 2016
51 photos
Friday, September 9, 2016. Schenectady County hosts one of the biggest nights of live, local music in Downtown Schenectady.
SummerNight 2016
153 photos
The Capital Region's Biggest Summer Block Party! July 15, 2016 in Downtown Schenectady.
Pedal-Paddle-Run 2016
300 photos
Pedal-Paddle-Run is a day of wellness and community-building, bringing the Schenectady County community together for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration.
New Schenectady County Sheriff Substation
9 photos
On October 27, 2015, Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino joined with County Legislature Chair Anthony Jasenski and other local officials to open a new Sheriff Substation in Princetown which...
Schenectady County Solar Farm
123 photos
Schenectady County joined with Monolith Solar Associates to officially open the first Schenectady County Solar Farm at the County Compost Center and Resident Recycling Facility on Thursday, October...
Bornt Branch Library and Literacy Center Grand...
32 photos
February 27, 2016. Grand opening celebration for the Schenectady County Public Library Bornt Branch and Literacy Center.
SummerNight 2015
482 photos
Friday, July 10, 2015 in Downtown Schenectady!
Pedal-Paddle-Run 2015
606 photos
Pedal-Paddle-Run is a day of wellness and community-building, bringing the Schenectady County community together for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration. PPR 2015 moved to a new location at...
SummerNight 2014
33 photos
Friday, July 11, 2014 in Downtown Schenectady!
Schenectady County Glendale Home
16 photos
Welcome to the NEW Schenectady County Glendale Home. Our official ribbon cutting was on May 28, 2014.
Family Movie Night 2012
30 photos
Schenectady High School, August 2
SummerNight 2012
552 photos
SummerNight 2012
442 photos
July 15, 2012 in downtown Schenectady NY
Indian Kill Fishing Day 2012
57 photos
May 12, 2012 at Indian Kill in Glenville, Schenectady County NY
Downtown Flea Market 2012
19 photos
Schenectady County Downtown Flea Market and Craft Fair
Family Movie Nights 2011
23 photos
SummerNight 2011
302 photos
Schenectady County SummerNight, presented by GE
July 15, 2011 in Downtown Schenectady
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Downtown Flea Market 2011
110 photos
Schenectady County Downtown Flea Market and Craft Fair 2011 Season
County Legislature Organizational Meeting 2012
18 photos
Photos from the 2012 Schenectady County Organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony.
Farm & Foliage Day 2010
58 photos
Schenectady County Farm & Foliage Day was held on Saturday, October 16 at various locations around Schenectady County.
Pedal-Paddle-Run 2010
41 photos
September 11, 2010
Family Movie Nights 2010
79 photos, 5 videos
Schenectady County once again presented Schenectady County Family Movie Nights during August 2010. These FREE family entertainment events were brought to communities around Schenectady County in...
SummerNight 2010
158 photos
Downtown Flea Market 2010
10 photos
Schenectady County 2009 Bicentennial New Year's...
91 photos
Schenectady County Bicentennial Drawing Contest...
8 photos
Festival of Trees 2009
76 photos
Photos from the 2009 Festival of Trees, presented by the Schenectady County Historical Society and the ywca of Schenectady.
National Adoption Day Tree Lighting 2009
44 photos
Schenectady County held their annual Tree Lighting Celebration in recognition of National Adoption Month on November 18, 2009 in front of the Schenectady County Office Building (620 State Street)....
Farm & Foliage Day 2009
220 photos
Farm & Foliage Day took place on Saturday, October 17, 2009.
Farm & Foliage Day is a FREE one-day celebration, focusing on agriculture in Schenectady County!
Farm & Foliage Day involved...
Family Movie Nights 2009 - Scotia
29 photos, 1 video
Schenectady County Family Movie Night held at Freedom Park in Scotia - Tuesday, August 25, 2009.
Family Movie Nights 2009 - Central Park
16 photos, 3 videos
Schenectady County Family Movie Night held in Schenectady's Central Park - Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
Family Movie Nights 2009 - Rotterdam
5 photos
Schenectady County Family Movie Night held at Esposito Park in Rotterdam - Tuesday, August 18, 2009.
Family Movie Nights 2009 - Niskayuna
11 photos, 1 video
Schenectady County Family Movie Night held at Niskayuna Town Hall - Thursday, August 13, 2009.
Family Movie Night 2009 - Duanesburg
34 photos
Schenectady County Family Movie Night held at Shafer Park in Duanesburg - Thursday, August 20, 2009.
SummerNight 2009
126 photos
Schenectady County SummerNight was held on Friday, July 17. Thousands of people braved the elements and enjoyed a great (if not soggy) night in downtown Schenectady!
Schenectady Thunder: ArtBike 2009
147 photos
Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Downtown Schenectady
Celebrating Schenectady's Bounty 2009
44 photos, 1 video
History & Heritage Day 2009
123 photos
Schenectady County History & Heritage Day was held on June 6, 2209. It was a fun-filled day of history - tours, music, reenactments, food, and hands-on activities.
National Adoption Day Tree Lighting 2008
42 photos
Family Movie Nights 2007
192 photos, 5 videos
SummerNight 2007
113 photos
Family Movie Nights 2006
25 photos
SummerNight 2006
63 photos
Development Before and After
22 photos
Before and after photos show the dramatic transformation that has occurred in Schenectady County over the past six years.
Village of Delanson
3 photos
Town of Duanesburg
45 photos
Town of Glenville
15 photos
Town of Niskayuna
20 photos
Town of Princetown
6 photos
Town of Rotterdam
16 photos
Village of Scotia
18 photos
Schenectady's Historic Stockade District
40 photos
The Stockade Historic District is one of the oldest and best preserved neighborhoods in the United States, with roots dating back to a 17th century Dutch colonial trading settlement. The Stockade...
Historic Treasure Map Sites
118 photos
Start your discovery of Schenectady County! The photos in this collection are just the beginning of your journey through the “historic treasures” that make Schenectady County a unique place to...
"S" is for Schenectady
27 photos
"S is for Schenectady" is a program created and developed by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region in 2009.
"S is for Schenectady" offered members of Girls Inc. a...
Early Railroad History in Schenectady County
4 photos
Difficulty experienced in the economic transportation of his own products and the products of the country led George W. Featherstonhaugh of Duanesburgh to advocate a steam railroad that would connect...
Schenectady Locomotive Works, 1848-1901
40 photos
A pictoral history of the Schenectady Locomotive Works, which operated in Schenectady, New York from 1848-1901.
In 1901, the Schenectady Locomotive Works merged with several other locomotive...
The American Locomotive Company, 1901-1969
16 photos
Yet sudden downturns in business could lead to hundreds of sudden lay-offs as the locomotive market tended to be very sensitive to market forces. The economic fortunes of ALCO were also the economic...
Capital Region Heart Gallery
15 photos
Vale Cemetery, Schenectady
31 photos
Vale Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Schenectady, New York. It opened on 21 October 1857 when the Rev. Julius Seely dedicated what was then termed "the Vale". It has tripled its size...
Schenectady County Community College
4 photos
Schenectady County Sheriff's Department
6 photos
Schenectady Postcards
6 photos
Bicentennial Gala Celebration
4 photos
The Schenectady County Bicentennial Gala Celebration was held on March 7, 2009 at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, NY.
Union College
8 photos
Union College can trace its beginnings to 1779. Several hundred residents of northern New York, certain that Burgoyne’s defeat at Saratoga two years before would mean a new nation, began the first...
Charles Proteus Steinmetz
28 photos
Photos taken of and by Charles Steinmetz
Schenectady County Municipalities
7 photos
Bicentennial Images
117 photos
These seven images, created by artist Douglas Moore, symbolize the diverse historical elements of Schenectady County's rich history.
Schenectady Police Department
1 photo
Schenectady Fire Department
19 photos
Characters of Schenectady County
2 photos
Schenectady County has been home to many memorable "characters" over its 200+ year history.
Famous People of Schenectady County
22 photos
ALCO
9 photos
Historic Images from the former American Locomotive Company in Schenectady.
Erie Canal
2 photos
Schenectady County Sesquicentennial Celebration,...
1 photo
images from Schenectady County's Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1959
Schenectady County Aviation History
2 photos
Mabee Farm Historic Site
2 photos
Photos of the Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction
Schenectady County Maps
6 photos
Historic maps of Schenectady County.
GE Historic Photos
43 photos
From the GE Photographic Collection; All images used with permission from the GE Photographic Collection, at Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium.
Bicentennial Mascot Train
6 photos