Niskayuna
Population: 20000
The Town of Niskayuna lies adjacent to the City of Schenectady and is often thought of as a "bedroom community" of General Electric. Niskayuna is noted for its highly rated school system, convenience to downtown Schenectady and the General Electric facilities, its variety of housing, and general overall beauty.

bulletEconomy

Niskayuna is primarily a residential community. However, General Electric maintains two major facilities, Corporate Research and Development Center and the Knolls Atomic Power Lab (KAPL) both located in the town.
Schenectady County Chamber of Commerce phone number is 518-372-5656.

bulletChurches

Niskayuna has many churches and synagogues representing most religious faiths and denominations. Many residents choose to worship in one of the many older churches located within the adjacent City of Schenectady.

bulletGovernment

The town government utilizes a Supervisor form of government. The town maintains a municipal police department and utilizes a fine volunteer fire department. Town Hall phone number is 518-386-4500.

bulletMedical

In Schenectady, Ellis Hospital and St. Clare's Hospital provide a full range of medical services. Ellis, located at 1101 Nott Street, can be contacted by phoning 518-382-4124. St Clare's, 600 McClellan Street, can be reached at 518-382-2000.
Bellvue Women’s Hospital is located in Niskayuna on Troy-Schenectady Road. For information call 518-346-9400.

bulletHousing

Niskayuna has a very strong housing market. There is a great variety of potential housing opportunities ranging from older homes in established neighborhoods to areas of new construction. Niskayuna is generally considered one of the more prestigious residential areas.

bulletMedia

The Daily Gazette and the Times Union are the major papers available in this area. The Niskayuna Journal is a well-read local paper, available weekly.

bulletTransportation

Commuter: This area's well developed interstate system makes most of the Capital District only minutes away.
Public: The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) provides frequent inter-city bus service. Call 518-482-8822 for route information.
Rail: Located in Schenectady, AMTRAK provides rail service to destinations nationwide and in Canada. Call 518-346-8651 for information.
Air: Albany International Airport, located in Colonie (5-10 minutes from Niskayuna), is served by many major and commuter airlines.

bulletShopping

bulletLibrary

ELIZABETH HARRIMAN BEAN LIBRARY
Located at: 2400 Nott Street East Niskayuna, NY 12309
Phone: (518) 386-2249 .

bulletParks & Recreation

There is a five mile bike path along the southern bank of the Mohawk River which people walk, jog, and bicycle along. Niskayuna offers a variety of country clubs, one of the area's two curling clubs, and its convenient to Central Park, which offers year-round activities and entertainment located in the heart of Schenectady.