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in Schenectady
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Steve Sasson, who created the first portable digital camera at Kodak, will deliver the 76th Steinmetz Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Nott Memorial. Union College
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kayla Weidner, 30, from the Capital Region is raising awareness about heart disease and a rare genetic syndrome during American Heart Month and Rare Disease Week after tests confirmed her condition, and she now plans yearly imaging for tumors (she attributes her condition to her father). CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Bellevue Women’s Center in Niskayuna will soon offer virtual telehealth for maternal fetal medicine to care for high-risk pregnant women (coming soon). The new service is designed to improve access to timely obstetrical care. CBS 6 Albany
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Team USA's Winter Olympics success inspires local youth at Bethlehem YMCA free skating sessions; young skater Ava Carney (who dreams of joining a figure skating club) trains to match the Olympians. WNYT
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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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2026 Education Celebration Gala
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Proctors — Admission ticket required — Celebrate educational excellence with the Crystal Apple awards and support local schools.
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