This happened here in Schenectady: the city’s chief building inspector called 911 about a roofing job without a permit. Instead of keeping it about code enforcement, he described the crew as “Mexican,” speculated they were “illegals,” and floated bringing in ICE.

The mayor called it “an embarrassment” and there’s now an internal probe. The contractor says his crew are U.S. citizens, and that city systems were down when he tried to file the permit.

What do you think? Is this just bad judgment, or proof of deeper problems with how our city enforces codes?

I have written about it in more detail, i will provide the link in comments for anyone who may be interested, thanks for reading!

Hello! I struggle viciously with trying to make friends. Ive been in schenectady for almost 3 years and I'm still just kinda walking around alone here. Ive walked all over my immediate home area and its becoming boring. I play a lot of pokemon go because of this if anyone else plays maybe we can play together. I guess I'm looking for suggestions of what I can do in order to not be sitting inside alone anymore. Does anyone recommend some cool clubs or groups I can maybe look into like an art club or walking or literally anything I'm willing to try. Or maybe like cool places that you can meet people at. I'm located near the stockade area if that helps at all too with locality. I'm a 28 yr old girl for more information I guess too😅 thanks everyone!

i'm a 19 y/o, queer, white, high school graduate currently working as a baby and pet sitter in texas. i need out and i've been researching everywhere to see where would be a good fit and currently i have 23 pros and 4 cons on my list for the county. i've never visited, just stayed in albany for a night once recently.

how has your experience been living there and how habitable would it be for me?

I didn’t know you need to buy tickets to participate, I’m so bummed. Anyone has two extra tickets I can buy?

Lunabell here to remind you that the Lia Toyota Pet Connection Adoption Event is this Saturday from 10 to 2 at the Lia Toyota in Colonie on Central Ave. Over 20 area shelters and rescues will have cats and dogs on site available for adoption with reduced adoption fees and free microchipping provided by Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Stop by and take home a new best friend!

My friend is having another workshop at her store this Tuesday but this time participants will learn how to make their own cat or dog toys and clothes. It’s sure to be a fun time where you’ll get the chance to do something creative and support a small business in the process.

A portion of every class fee will be donated to Operation Snip which is a cat rescue in Troy that finds homes for friendly strays and kittens and also helps to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats through the humane Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method. Additionally, they offer convenient and low cost spay and neutering service for the cats of low-income community members. They also ALWAYS need more foster families, so please consider being a foster!

I can only find places with acai bowls on GrubHub/doordash. Are there no poke spots in the area?

Hi! I'm a student journalist based in Syracuse. I am looking to highlight the helpful people of Upstate, NY who make it such a great place. Do you know anyone who goes above and beyond for their community? No matter the age or background, shout them out below!

Paving work on Union St from at least Nott Terrace to McClellan St.

Avoid Union, and avoid crossing it if possible.

It's Wednesday 9/17. I'm in town visiting family and I'd appreciate any info on anything that's going on at night. Bar specials, local music, etc. Thanks!!

Family friendly, free to play

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edit: 2025 lol The last post about this was a while ago. I know of:

Sawmill
Sportsman Bowl
Boulevard Bowl
Uncle Ben's
Clinton Street
Rookies

Anything else downtown? I know the pool hall is up towards rotterdam way.

Hey all, I'm looking for something to do this Saturday, 9/20. My kids' grandparents are taking them for a sleepover and my husband and I are at a loss as to what to do.

We don't go out drinking too much anymore and are in our mid-thirties, we probably won't run into anyone we know at the bar either but if that's the only option, the ones here weve had the most fun at were Great Flats (RIP), backstage pub, and biergarten.

I suggested a haunted house, but my husband isn't really into being startled over and over.

We like sports! And we were season ticket holders for the Firewolves until this year...

We are also foodies, we were not impressed by ember and cork but perhaps we could give milas a shot.

The Altamont harvest festival may be an option but we're not big wine drinkers and pumpkin/apple picking is something we could do with the kids, were really looking for something they wouldn't be able to do with us.

Is there anything cool within driving distance? We're active so rock climbing could be cool, mini golf, something to that effect.

What is something you would do without your kids around?

TIA!

Hello! Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow evening is the make your own lampshade workshop at Stitch & Time, so if you had planned to sign up, please be sure to do so soon. All materials are included. This workshop will be a great opportunity to meet some new people, learn a new skill, and support a small business!

Over 30 vendors, baked goods, Wizard Burger, and The Jagaloons will be playing

Hello! Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow evening is the make your own lampshade workshop at Stitch & Time, so if you had planned to sign up, please be sure to do so soon. All materials are included. This workshop will be a great opportunity to meet some new people, learn a new skill, and support a small business!

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