The Schenectady Fire Department reported that the fire on Jan. 23, 2025 at 1046 University Place was intentionally set by Namere Thompson has been arrested.

SCHENECTADY — A Schenectady man is accused of intentionally starting a fire at an apartment building on Thursday that displaced 20 people. Namere Thompson, 33, was charged with second-degree arson, a ...

Some police officers in Albany, Schenectady are making more than their base salary in overtime; in Troy it's firefighters.

SCHENECTADY - A three-decade chapter for the Schenectady Fire Department closed on Tuesday as Fire Chief Donald Mareno performed his last official duties for the agency in a retirement ceremony.

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady Deputy Chief Doug Faulisi is retiring from the department after three decades of service as the city seeks the successor to departed Fire Chief Donald Mareno ...

It was an emotional farewell. Chief Mareno retired after more than 33 years with the Schenectady Fire Department. At the ceremony one thing was clear, his pride in the department. “Our men and ...

Richard Carlino, Schenectady Fire Chaplain. “His work was his life.” Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy presented Chief Donald Mareno with the Key to the City. It’s an honor for just a select few.

The Metro 7 Diner was damaged by fire late Sunday night.Firefighters from the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department were ...