Schenectady County has no leaf-blower ordinance. Gas-powered blowers remain legal countywide, subject only to general municipal noise hours. No seasonal ban applies.
Unlike parts of Westchester and Long Island, no Capital Region county has enacted a gas leaf-blower ban. Schenectady County and its municipalities follow their general noise and nuisance codes. Operators should avoid early-morning and late-evening hours (typically before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m.) to comply with local quiet hours. New York has not adopted a statewide restriction on gas leaf blowers.
Only if operation violates local quiet hours — fines generally $50–$250 per incident.
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