Good morning, Schenectady.

CBS6 News has announced that Anthony Krolikowski (a Capital Region native with strong reporting experience from WTEN) is joining as the new weekend evening anchor/reporter.

He will debut his role at the end of March to boost community-focused coverage.

Six months after Golden Retrievers were rescued from an alleged abuse case in Milton, Winnie thrives with Mountain Rottie Rescue in Schenectady while Augie enjoys a fresh start with a foster family in Saratoga.

Their new homes show the power of foster care — a fresh start after hardship.

Keeler Automotive, in partnership with Open Road Capital, will acquire three new dealerships (Lexus of Westport and Toyota of Westport) that add to its six existing locations in the Capital Region.

A bill in the Senate committee would require a 30-minute recess for kids in K-5, and sometimes sixth grade, when school days exceed five hours.

Sponsored by Senator Rachel May and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, the proposal ensures schools supply play tools (balls, jump ropes) and bans removing recess as punishment.

The school district is asking for local help with its elementary receivership process.

Community members are encouraged to share ideas to guide the plan forward.

Governor Hochul announced construction on a $50M affordable housing project in Schenectady that preserves 42 apartments and adds 54 new single room occupancy units with energy-efficient features + on-site services, making them affordable for households earning up to 50% of the area median income.

Monica DeJesus Ramirez from Latham, who survived a tractor-trailer collision, is a top-five finalist in the Ms. Health and Fitness contest with a $20,000 prize; she trains at Rise Up Fitness and plans to build a wheelchair-accessible home and gym if she wins — voting ends today at 10 p.m.

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.

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.