Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
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🏘️ Community
The Capital Region Chamber is raising funds for renovations at the Sojourn House, the annual service project of Schenectady Community Action Program’s Leadership Class.
The project will upgrade the local housing facility with announced improvement plans.
🚧 Accidents
Early Thursday morning, Schenectady firefighters responded to a house fire and rescued two cats from a burning home.
A problem at Jack's Oyster House sent water flooding into its and Hampton Plaza's basements on Thursday, March 12, which forced crews to shut off water along the south side of State Street between South Pearl Street and Broadway + multiple teams worked to control the interruption.
🎓 Education
SUNY Schenectady County Community College closed yesterday because of flooding for the second time in a week.
Holocaust survivor Henia Lewin will speak at a campus event later this week — sharing her life story and promoting Holocaust education.
Born in Lithuania and honored as an outstanding educator, Lewin urges students to remember history and combat antisemitism.
🎉 Schenectady Events
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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.
Drink Schenectady 2026
6-9 p.m. — miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science — $30-$65 — Celebrate New York Craft Beer Day with tastings from local craft beverage producers.
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