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in Schenectady
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Noah’s Kingdom Humane Society lost its longtime adoption space at Albany PetSmart and moved over a dozen cats into foster care + it will seek new partner groups to secure a permanent facility. WNYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Baby Animal Days begins today at Indian Ladder Farms as families meet baby animals like lambs, piglets, and ducklings while visiting Lamb Land, the Chicken Café, and Goat Playground. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through April 26 (family fun for all ages). CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Department officials appeared on Power and Politics this week to discuss proposals for a new education funding formula and a request for $15.2 million to expand programs — their talk comes amid continuing state budget challenges as they work to improve equity for high-need students. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Union College is launching a free microcredential pilot program this fall that offers digital badges for courses in personal finance, artificial intelligence, and Microsoft Excel (with additional options planned) to help students showcase skills to prospective employers. Union College
- ➤ SUNY Schenectady campus closed for the third time in weeks after heavy rains flooded its main parking lot. President Steady Moono blamed Mayor Gary McCarthy for infrastructure failures at the Washington Avenue pump station. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ Chemistry Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi returned to Hudson Valley Community College in Troy on April 2 to be honored for his work in metal-organic frameworks & clean energy research. He began his career at the college 40 years ago and said his recognition highlights decades of study that led to breakthroughs in environmental solutions. WAMC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FSIS has warned that dino-shaped Great Value chicken breast nuggets sold at Walmart may contain elevated lead levels. Pregnant women, infants, and young children are at greatest risk and consumers are advised to return or discard any remaining product. CBS 6 Albany
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Real estate attorney Daniel Hubbell from Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP discussed New York housing challenges and the impact of proposed SEQRA reforms and past Housing Compact policies during a WRGB Studios-Schenectady interview. He said incentives for private and nonprofit developers may help boost affordable and workforce housing options. CBS 6 Albany
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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.
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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.
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