Good morning, Schenectady.

Fire crews battled a two-alarm fire at a vacant two-family home at 912 Francis Street Saturday morning—firefighters contained the blaze to the second floor and attic with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

This morning, Delightful Run for Women began its annual training challenge for nearly 250 women preparing for the 5K race on May 31, with sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and full-group runs on Saturday mornings—offering structured guidance for every fitness level.

Registration for the challenge is open until April 6 while sign-ups for the race close on May 28.

Former Northville coach Jim Zullo lost his job after pulling a player's hair during Friday's Class D state championship game and has apologized to the player, her family, the team, and the school community — investigators at Hudson Valley Community College are working with law enforcement, but no charges have been filed.

5th Annual Scrabble-Rama Fundraiser

9 a.m. — Schenectady High School Cafeteria — Check website for entry fee — Gather your team and flex your word skills in this local Scrabble tournament.

2025 Education Celebration Gala

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Proctors Theatre — Admission supports local education — Celebrate and recognize achievements in Schenectady's education sector.

Game Night

10 PM — Woodlawn Preserve — Free entry — Connect with locals over games and make new friends in a welcoming environment.