J 919: Commemorating Niska-Day 44 in the Town of Niskayuna on May 17, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 919 BY: Senator TEDISCO COMMEMORATING Niska-Day 44 in the Town of Niskayuna on May 17, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend local governments for organizing events which help promote local business and provide a family friendly environment to bring people together; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 44th Annual Niska-Day in the Town of Niskayuna on Saturday, May 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, Niska-Day starts out with a parade in Old Niskayuna followed by a full-day of family entertainment, rides, games, and delicious food at Craig School fields, culminating with an evening grand fireworks display; and WHEREAS, The annual Niska-Day celebration, an event with over 25 sponsors, was established in 1980 by the Niskayuna Community Action Program (N-CAP), responding to a school district report on mental health needs, and its purpose was to reinforce shared community identification; and WHEREAS, When the County of Schenectady was carved from Albany County on March 6, 1809, much of Niskayuna's original area was ceded to other towns; and WHEREAS, Niskayuna, with just 681 residents, became one of the five towns and one city that comprised the new County of Schenectady; and WHEREAS, Adjustments to Niskayuna's western boundary made in the early 20th century decreased the Town's area to its current 15.1 square miles; and WHEREAS, In 1962, Niskayuna became a town of the First Class, a formal state designation, and then in 1975, attained a status of still higher autonomy, that of Suburban Town; and WHEREAS, Today, Niskayuna offers all the services of a city with its population of 23,278 according to the 2020 census; and WHEREAS, Chairpersons Jay and Rachel Rourke spearhead an effort perfectly executed by members of the Niska-Day Committee to make Niska-Day a successful event enjoyed by town residents as well as those from surrounding communities in the Capital Region; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate Niska-Day 44 in the Town of Niskayuna on May 17, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the 2025 Niska-Day Committee.