Good morning, Schenectady.

The Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo supports Wildwood programs this weekend at the McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College as a portion of each ticket sale funds local services.

Visitors can also explore Wildwood’s new sensory room for a quiet space.

Wildwood Programs employs over 700 direct support professionals who help people with developmental disabilities live more independent lives through housing, activities, & day-to-day support during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the Capital Region.

The Regional Food Bank will distribute $1 million in state funds to 700 pantries, shelters and soup kitchens on April 1 to help ease food insecurity in the area.

The move is part of a $65 million plan (secured last fall) to support hunger relief.

Duanesburg school leaders are working to rebuild trust after Superintendent Kimberly Ross’s remarks on student apathy sparked backlash at a recent board meeting, where she apologized and the district promised to change its media communications.

New York State launched the 'Drop the Vape' campaign (a free text-based program for quitting vaping) to help youth reduce nicotine addiction.

Digital ads and online resources support the effort through April 26.

Local business owners Sarah Lynn Prince and Christian Bidwell (of Dirt and Decor and Empire Water Gardens) met while collaborating at the Flower & Garden Expo and their design projects grew into love, with their Teal House greenhouse display featured at this weekend’s expo as part of their wedding story.

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.

Scotty McCreery Concert

7-10 p.m. — Proctors — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a night of country music with Scotty McCreery, a celebrated artist with deep roots in the genre.