Niskayuna Democratic Committee

06/26/2026

This is what community advocacy and responsive government can look like. Route 7 has long needed safety improvements, and these traffic calming measures are an important step toward making the corridor safer and more livable for everyone who uses it.

Grateful to the residents who raised concerns, Erin for Niskayuna Supervisor Assemblymember Phil Steck and Paul Tonko for Congress who kept this moving through advocacy and funding and the NYSDOT for advancing a plan focused on safety.

This has also been a bipartisan community effort, with leaders across party lines recognizing the urgent need to make Route 7 safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, hospital staff, patients, and nearby neighborhoods.

Safer roads benefit everyone.

The Route 7 corridor stretching from St. David’s Lane to Mohegan Road in Niskayuna has been the site of numerous crashes over the years, many serious and some fatal. With much urging from the…

06/24/2026

Congratulations to Sarah for State Senate on a decisive primary victory . With the primary behind us, Democrats are united and ready to defeat Jim Tedisco in November!

06/21/2026

Local government is where state policy becomes real.

In today’s Times Union, Erin for Niskayuna Supervisor discusses how recent Tier 6 pension changes may affect communities like Niskayuna.

Erin supports public employees and understands the need to recruit and retain the workers who keep our community running.

She is also asking the responsible question: how are local governments supposed to absorb new state-mandated costs without long-term state support?

That’s steady, responsible local leadership.

Link to the article in the comments👇

06/18/2026

We’re excited to announce Forward Together: A Nisky Dems Summer Fundraiser on Thursday, September 3rd from 6:00–8:00 PM at Schenectady Muni Golf Course.

This will be a relaxed, community-centered evening with food, friends, and live music from Friends of Nisky Music.

All in support of local Democratic candidates and the work we do year-round to keep Niskayuna moving forward.

Tickets and sponsorships are coming soon. Save the date and join us!

06/16/2026

As we celebrate America 250, we can think of no better way to honor our country than by serving others. 🇺🇸💙

Nisky Dems is proud to share 250 Acts of Service for America 250: A Community Service Guide. A list of ideas to help neighbors, strengthen our community, and give back between now and the end of the year.

You don’t have to do all 250. Pick one. Pick a few. Do them with family, friends, neighbors, a team, or on your own.

Every act of service matters and we’d love to see yours!

Share photos as you complete acts of service and tag us so we can celebrate the good happening across Niskayuna. ❤️

Because one of the best ways to love your country is to care for the people in it.

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 Community Event: America’s 250 Year Celebration!

Niskayuna American Legion Post 1092 is hosting an America’s 250 Year Celebration on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 12:00–5:00 PM.

Join neighbors for an afternoon of food, music, games, a bounce house, and community celebration as we mark this historic milestone!

📍 1809 Union Street, Niskayuna
Parking available next door at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church.

We’re grateful to our local veterans and community organizations for creating spaces where neighbors can come together, reflect, and celebrate!

06/11/2026

This is a huge milestone for Sarah Rogerson’s campaign.

Maxing out public matching funds shows what we already know: this campaign has momentum, grassroots support, and the resources to compete.

This happened because people across the district stepped up — neighbor by neighbor, donation by donation, conversation by conversation.

And now, the next step is voting.

Early voting starts this Saturday. Watch Sarah’s message, share it, and make your plan to vote!

06/09/2026

Assemblymember Phil Steck introduced and passed this bipartisan bill because this is about prevention, not punishment.

Dangerous, high-potency products should not be casually sold in gas stations, smoke shops, drinks, gummies, or candy-like packaging before families even know the risk.

Legal does not always mean safe. Protecting our communities means acting before more people are hurt.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration calls it an “emerging public health threat.”

06/03/2026

Join us in supporting Sarah for State Senate at one of the upcoming candidate forums!

There are two opportunities to hear directly from the candidates, ask thoughtful questions, and show support:

In person: Sunday, June 7 at the Rexford Fire District
On Zoom: Thursday, June 11 at 7 PM

Forums like these matter. They help voters hear directly from candidates about the issues that impact our communities. Hope to see many familiar faces there!

We’re having two town-hall candidate forums — Sunday 6/7 in person in Rexford (hosted by Indivisible ADK/Saratoga), and Thursday 6/11 on Zoom (hosted by League of Women Voters of Saratoga County and League of Women Voters - Schenectady County). I’d be so delighted if you could join us!

06/03/2026

A message from the Chair:

Residents have every right to ask questions about water quality, infrastructure, cost, and public health. These are serious issues, and they deserve serious responses.

That is exactly why this matter has been addressed through the appropriate public process. Water quality concerns have been reviewed, testing has occurred, the Department of Health is involved, and the Town continues to follow the process directed by public health officials. A corrosion study is also underway, including at the water treatment plant and the Schenectady pump station, where a significant portion of Niskayuna’s water comes through. Results and recommendations will continue to move through the appropriate County and State health channels.

That is how responsible government works: testing, review, expert guidance, public process, and follow-through.

It is also important to distinguish between townwide water-quality issues and property-specific factors, including private plumbing, service-line circumstances, and conditions unique to an individual home. Those concerns still matter, but they should be discussed honestly and in the proper context.

Supervisor Erin Cassidy-Dorion works incredibly hard for this community. The role carries significant responsibility, long hours, and constant public scrutiny, while the salary remains well below what many full-time leadership roles with comparable responsibility would command. She has continued to show up, do the work, pursue grants, follow expert guidance, and move the Town forward responsibly.

Voters recognized that work in November. The election results were a clear affirmation of responsible, effective leadership.

What does not help is turning public meetings into personal attacks. At the recent Water & Sewer Committee meeting, one resident had to be reminded multiple times to remain cordial. Residents can and should ask hard questions. But public servants, staff, and other residents should not be subjected to hostility or repeated disruption while the Town is actively working through the proper channels.

It is also important to be honest about tradeoffs. Infrastructure improvements, studies, testing, engineering review, and regulatory oversight cost money. Demanding action while attacking the cost, the process, and the people doing the work creates an impossible standard.

We encourage residents to watch the public meeting and decide for themselves whether this reflects the level of professionalism and respect Niskayuna deserves.

Disagreement is fair. Accountability is fair. Personal attacks and disruption are not.

Niskayuna deserves transparency, solutions, and basic respect in public meetings.

Allison Marinucci, Chair

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/5OMA2xWKIOE?si=Cc1MEkpMh28WApVk