Good morning, Schenectady.

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.

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.

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.

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.