It's being billed as the biggest block party the city has
ever had, and it's all for students at Union and Schenectady
County Community College.
On Saturday, from noon
to 4 p.m. on the Jay
Street pedestrian mall, dozens of businesses and
non-profits are hosting a block party with free food, music and deep discounts
for students.
“For many students, this will be their first time to visit
downtown Schenectady,” said
Gretchel Tyson, the College's community outreach coordinator. “We want them to
get a great first impression of their home for the next four years, and we want
them to become familiar with the many resources that are available here in Schenectady.
This city has everything from restaurants and rock climbing to churches and
volunteer organizations. And we want our students to know it.”
“Welcome Students Day” is sponsored by the colleges,
Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corp., Schenectady 2000, GE Power Systems, GE
Elfun Society, WRGB TV and United Way.