Schenectady in New York
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Schenectady, New York

Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135. The name "Schenectady" is derived loosely from a Mohawk word for "on that side of the pinery," or "near the pines," or "place beyond the pine plains. " It is in eastern New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. It is in the same metropolitan area as the state capital, Albany, about 19 miles south-east.

Located at 42.8, -73.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Union College

Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as three of the earliest such organizations were established there. After 175 years as a traditional all-male institution, Union College began enrolling women in 1970.

Located at 42.8172, -73.93 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) is a two-year college associated with the State University of New York (SUNY) located in Schenectady, New York. It was established in 1967 in the Van Curler Hotel in Downtown Schenectady and has undergone multiple expansions through the following decades. The school is renowned for its culinary arts and music departments.

Located at 42.8145, -73.9508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Achilles Rink

The Frank L. Messa Rink at Achilles Center is a 2,225-seat multi-purpose arena in Schenectady, New York. It is home to the Union College Dutchmen ice hockey and Dutchwomen ice hockey teams, members of the ECAC Hockey League. In 2004, it was renovated and renamed Frank L. Messa Rink at Achilles Center. It is named for Frank L. Messa, class of 1973, who is a member of the board of trustees and co-chair of one of the school's main fundraising programs.

Located at 42.818, -73.9248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schenectady (Amtrak station)

The Schenectady Amtrak station (SDY) is a train station in Schenectady, New York served by Amtrak. The station is built under the railroad tracks with an elevator and staircase leading to a railway platform between the two tracks. The station is a popular railfan site. The station was built in 1979 on the site of the former Union Station. A replacement structure is planned to be built on the site of the existing station that would include both Amtrak and local transit service.

Located at 42.8146, -73.9428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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WRUC

WRUC-FM is an independent college radio station owned and operated by Union College in Schenectady, New York. The station is licensed by the FCC to operate on the frequency 89.7 Mhz at an effective radiated power of 100 watts. The station also streams its content on Internet radio at wruc. union. edu. The station has long claimed to be the first station in the nation, a distinction that has been challenged by other stations. WRUC is run entirely by the students of Union College.

Located at 42.818, -73.929 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schenectady massacre

The Schenectady Massacre was a Canadien attack against the village of Schenectady in the colony of New York on 8 February 1690. A party of more than 200 Canadiens and allied Mohawk nation, Sault and Algonquin warriors attacked the unguarded community, destroying most of the homes, and killing or capturing most of its inhabitants. It was in retaliation to the Lachine massacre, and related to the Beaver Wars in North America and King William's War between France and England.

Located at 42.8188, -73.9481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schenectady City School District

The Schenectady City School District is a public city school district in the city of Schenectady in central Schenectady County, New York. The district has 20 operating school buildings and is a component district of the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). It was established in 1854 and served 9971 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in the 2008-09 school year.

Located at 42.7975, -73.9397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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