Schenectady (http://www.sayschenectady.org) once called the city that lights and hauls the world, is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Located approximately 20 minutes from New York's capital of Albany New York is best known as the birthplace of General Electric and for Proctor's Theater. Schenectady has also been working on a successful project to revitalize its downtown. For tourists visiting the Capital District, Schenectady is a strongly recommended stop along your tour.