Schenectady

Schenectady Civic Players present Alan Ayckbourn’s "A Woman in Mind"

Joe Donahue — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:35:00 +0000

Tonight the Schenectady Civic Players open a production of Alan Ayckbourn’s A Woman in Mind.

After stepping on the tooth end of a garden rake, Susan experiences hilarious hallucinations in which her boring and oppressive everyday life is replaced by a fantasy. Now she is the ideal wife with the ideal family! But is this really bliss or has she merely let her sanity lapse? A brilliant and biting black comedy from Britian's comedy genius.

The play explores what is real and what is not, and how we need both to survive. Cast member Amy Lane and Jeremy Clowe join us to tell us more.

Schenectady: Open For Business, Large and Small

Dave Lucas — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:39:09 +0000

Business and political leaders met today in Schenectady to discuss the economic impact of long standing small businesses to the Eastern New York city …

Officials gathered at one of Schenectady County's oldest businesses, celebrating its 175th anniversary: the law firm now known as Higgins, Roberts and Suprunowicz dates back to the 19th Century - Michael Supronowicz notes the firm first hung out its shingle in 1837. Supronowicz believes the Capital Region is re-defining itself in areas such as nanotechnology and manufacturing.

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy: The state of the city and casino plans

Patrick Donges — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Prior to Monday's meeting of the Schenectady City Council, Mayor Gary McCarthy delivered his state of the city address.

He told lawmakers that the city will finish the year with a small budget surplus, but noted that there are still challenges that need to be addressed, including the city’s vacant properties.

WAMC's Patrick Donges recently spoke with Mayor McCarthy, asking him first about how the city managed a surplus despite the dire financial situations being faced by other localities, and whether there is proposal in development for siting a casino in the city.