Good morning, Schenectady.

On April 18, the Schenectady LAOH will mark its 125th anniversary with a gala featuring Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason.

The event will highlight the local charity's long history and modern evolution.

Flooding closed SUNY Schenectady as the college canceled all classes, events, meetings, and office operations after an April 1 announcement.

This marks the third shutdown due to flooding in recent months.

Union is launching a project to boost career readiness with language modules, a campus language map, and an alumni-student network connecting students with multilingual professionals.

Faculty say the initiative will roll out modules this fall and expand the mentorship network by spring.

New York Attorney General Letitia James warned New Yorkers of AI-powered tax scams ahead of Tax Day and advised consumers to verify suspicious emails and calls using trusted contact methods.

The alert urges residents to report scam activity promptly.

Governor Hochul announced more than $25 million for the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to support 133 farms across 23 counties (including more than $1 million for 13 farms in the Capital Region) to improve water quality and cut emissions.

The Schenectady VA Clinic on Altamont Ave. will close in August 2026—politicians warn the move could make it harder for veterans to get care close to home.

The VA says patients will shift to Clifton Park Clinic, where extra staff will boost healthcare services.

Governor Kathy Hochul joined Congregation Gates of Heaven for a Passover Seder today in Schenectady (she reaffirmed her commitment to protecting places of worship and fighting anti-Semitism).

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.