Monday, March 24th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WNYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WNYT
- ➤ 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. CBS 6 Albany
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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.
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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.
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Game Night
10 PM — Woodlawn Preserve — Free entry — Connect with locals over games and make new friends in a welcoming environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Les Brown
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