Good morning, Schenectady.

Stan Hudy and Shenandoah Briere recorded the Stan and Shen Show at St. Luke's Daily Bread Pantry — a local community hub — to discuss the Schenectady Shares program, which aims to ease food insecurity with a 2026 campaign plan.

Schenectady Shares is launching its fourth annual donation drive to support local families, with Schenectady County Legislator Michael Aragosa reviewing donor names.

The drive will accept food donations from community members at designated drop-off spots and will help households in need.

Today, Hamlin Design Group — the Capital District’s oldest black-owned architectural firm — celebrates 20 years of planning projects for schools, state offices and public services while building an interpretive center near Livingston Avenue.

A new exhibit 'Beyond the Archive: Rediscovering the Art of Shui Kong Yuen' opens at Beuth Atrium in Schaffer Library, featuring 17 curated photos from the collection documenting campus life.

The free exhibit holds an opening reception Friday, March 6 from 12:50 to 1:50 p.m. and runs through March 20.

The Scotia-Glenville Board of Education announced plans to keep the 2026-27 school budget at or below the tax cap so local taxpayers may avoid tax hikes.

State officials warned volunteer firefighter staffing is at a 40-year low after meeting at the state Capitol yesterday to urge lawmakers to ease rules that led to six closures last year, while Schenectady’s union noted higher call volumes and mayor McCarthy said new grant funding will support recruit training.

Gov. Hochul & Attorney General James warned residents to watch for price gouging on essential goods as tensions in the Middle East may delay imports and drive up costs.

Residents are urged to report suspicious price hikes to hold businesses accountable.

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.