Schenectady County is located in the state of New York and is part of the Capital District region. The county seat is Schenectady. The county was created in 1809.

The county government is composed of a Board of Supervisors, which is the legislative body, and an Executive, which is the administrative body. The Board of Supervisors is composed of 15 members, each representing a district. The Executive is composed of the County Executive, who is elected by the voters, and the County Administrator, who is appointed by the County Executive.

The county is served by the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The county is also served by the Schenectady County Department of Social Services, which provides assistance to those in need.

The county is home to several higher education institutions, including Union College, Schenectady County Community College, and SUNY Schenectady. The county is also home to several museums, including the Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium, the Schenectady County Historical Society, and the Schenectady County Public Library.

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