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in Schenectady
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Muslims gather after iftar at Latham’s Qamaria, a Yemeni coffeehouse open until 2 a.m. during Ramadan, to enjoy coffee, chai and pastries while building community bonds. Two branches are already operating and a third will open later this month. WAMC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dancers from Albany's An Clár School of Irish Dance performed traditional Irish moves at CBS6 on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) before touring local BOCES schools in the Capital Region and Upper Hudson Valley to share Irish culture. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from the new Union Consulting Collaborative are teaming up with local nonprofits to help with projects, including a website redesign for DSIC (Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation). The initiative offers hands-on experience, and more student participation is expected in the spring. Union College
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Windy storms on Monday toppled trees and left thousands without power in Schenectady and nearby counties. Crews had restored power to over 44,000 of 53,500 affected customers by 11 p.m. Monday. CBS 6 Albany
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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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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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