New York Schenectady County

Scotia

A village in Schenectady County, New York — population 7,618 as of 2020.

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WAMC Northeast Public Radio 5 hours ago

UAlbany physicists say researchers believe they have detected dark matter

A team of researchers around the world probed the anomaly detected at the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment, which is located deep underground in South Dakota. Two UAlbany physicists involved in the study spoke with WAMC’s Lucas Willard.

General
WAMC Northeast Public Radio 5 hours ago

Plantastic: Kingston music festival celebrates 50 years of ‘Plantasia,’ music and nature

Over the weekend, Kingston, New York, was home to a special music festival – one devoted to plants and the people who love them.

Events
WAMC Northeast Public Radio 7 hours ago

Foliage update amid fall tourism challenges in northern New York

This year, the autumn tourism season may face some challenges, like high gas prices and strained relations between the U.S. and Canada. WAMC's Lucas Willard asked Pat Bradley for a foliage update.

General
WAMC Northeast Public Radio 8 hours ago

Northern New York assemblyman discusses utility bills, Flock, prison proposals and more

New York Assemblyman Michael Cashman discusses several issues, beginning with his efforts to rein in high utility costs.

Government & Civic
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 20

Volunteer firefighters, lawmakers ask Hochul to sign tax credit bill

The bill would quadruple the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in New York State. It passed the New York State Legislature with bipartisan support.

Government & Civic
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 19

Gary's Pickles reflects on the impacts of high gas prices

WAMC spoke with Shelly and Barry Blyden, who help run the family business, Gary’s Pickles out of New Paltz, about the impact of high gas prices on their business.

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Scotia by the numbers

Population 7,618Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
1.69 sq mi (4.37 km²), 0.1 sq mi water
Median age
39.1
Households
3,303
Persons per household
2.2
Median household income
$76,525
Median house value
$189,900
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
MAYOR
Address
4 N TEN BROECK ST, SCOTIA, NY 12302
Municipal record
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