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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Salvation Army bellringers at Market 32 + Price Chopper stores raised over $623K from locations in New York and nearby states. The funds will support the agency’s community programs and outreach efforts. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The ninth annual Ashes to Go event offered ashes on Jay Street — marking Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent — as locals embraced a cherished tradition linking religious observance and community celebration. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Steve Sasson, the inventor of the first digital camera, will speak at the Steinmetz Memorial Lecture at the Nott Memorial on Tuesday, Mar. 3 at 7 p.m. with a free mixer starting at 6:30 p.m. to share his innovative journey from prototype to modern digital imaging. Union College
- ➤ Director David Jadin has been at Union for three-and-a-half years and strengthens ties by meeting donors and alumni while leading major gifts. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in higher education leadership and values family time in Niskayuna (he and his wife Kristen enjoy local outings with their kids). Union College
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local youth hockey players find inspiration as Team USA chases gold in Italy. Capital Region coach John O'Donnell said his team watches Olympic matchups to improve skills (fans also tracked local Section 2 playoff updates). WNYT
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Wildside: A Tribute to Motley Crue
5-11 p.m. — Frog Alley Brewing — Check for ticket details — Rock out to the nation's premiere Motley Crue tribute band with Remember Tomorrow.
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2026 College Curling National Championship
Mar 12-15 — Schenectady Curling Club — Check website for details — Experience the excitement of collegiate curling as teams compete for the national title.
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