Today
in Schenectady
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Board leadership for the planned Capital Region Aquatic Center in Schenectady announced a $1M investment over the next 10 years; board president Kara Haraden and her husband will pledge $100,000 per year while Mohawk Honda and SUNY previously contributed $250,000 each to support the project. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Construction crews uncovered a time capsule during work at Schenectady High School that contained clippings, district letters and personal mementos — items that trace the school’s evolution from Linton High School to its modern form. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Union partnered with the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School to launch an accelerated 4+1 pathway that lets qualifying high school seniors and juniors earn their master’s in business one year after obtaining their bachelor’s, with early admission and a guaranteed scholarship covering at least 30 percent of tuition. Union College
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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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