Around 158,000 people live in Schenectady County. A lot of notable people have come from there or passed through.

America’s 21st president, Chester Arthur, graduated from Union College in 1848. He served as president from 1881 through 1885, succeeding President James Garfield after his assassination.

Former President Jimmy Carter took special non-credit classes at Union in 1953 as part of his Navy training. The classes were in the subjects of reactor technology and nuclear physics.

Miami Heat Team President Pat Riley was raised in Schenectady. He’s also a former player for the Phoenix Suns, LA Lakers, and the San Diego Rockets.

Ann B. Davis, who played housekeeper “Alice” on “The Brady Bunch,” was born in Schenectady.

Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado was born and raised in Schenectady.