Samuel S. Stratton, who served as Congressman for 30 years after his tenure as mayor.
Stephen Alexander, (1806-1883), noted astronomer, mathematician, and educator[1]
Horatio Allen, (1802-1889), born in Schenectady, noted railroad engineer and inventor[1]
Paul "Legs" DiCocco, the capital district's link to organized crime was a well liked, prominent business owner. He owned a luncheonette with his brother Duilio that was renowned for its Italian cuisine. Paul died in 1989 after a heart
transplant. His son, Paul Jr., now is a driver for actor Tom Hanks and has acted in a few films himself. http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0962882/
Director John Sayles was born and raised in Schenectady; the Schenectady High school of fine arts is named after him.
Shirley Muldowney, the First Lady of Drag Racing was born and raised in Schenectady.
Basketball Coach Pat Riley was born and raised in Schenectady. The Schenectady High School athletics wing is named after him after he donated a substantial amount of money for its creation.
Sir Charles Mackerras, the famous British conductor, was born in Schenectady while his father was taking an electrical-engineering course. See Medallion man
