Good morning, Schenectady.

Five Schenectady County businesses will be honored at the annual Good News awards event+ recognized for milestone anniversaries and local achievements.

The ceremony celebrates our community's impact and growth, highlighting business success.

Professor Dan Venning from Theater and Dance has received the Nichols Endowed Fellowship for Faculty Development at Union and will create a course titled Dramaturgies of Democracy that uses theater to explore democratic themes ahead of the 2028 elections, according to President Elizabeth Kiss.

National Grid is accepting applications for two scholarships for New York residents pursuing energy careers.

HVCC students in Troy can receive up to $7,000 for the Electric Worker Scholarship, and the Charging Our Future Scholarship offers $10,000 plus a paid summer internship, with applications closing March 31.

Gov. Hochul said she will delay New York’s greenhouse gas requirements under the 2019 climate law — aiming for a new 2040 target and keeping current 2050 limits without changing other parts.

The ValleyCats announced a 2026 promotional schedule featuring theme nights, giveaways and fireworks at Joseph L.

Bruno Stadium (Troy). Tickets for individual games go on sale Thursday, Mar. 26, and special events like Opening Night on May 15 continue through late summer.

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.