Today
in Schenectady
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Schonowe Fire District held a pancake breakfast fundraiser for three families displaced by a total-loss fire on Hamburg Street + support volunteer firefighter Nino Tortorici, with donations encouraged to help them rebuild. The Daily Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sophia Guyton and Eden Melinger started a new club called DIVA in fall 2025 to support students with disabilities at Union College. The group held its first meeting in the winter term and is working on a Union College Survival Guide to improve campus accessibility. Concordiensis
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ NewsChannel 13 debuts a local lifestyle show on Monday, June 1. The program (co-hosted by Caitlin Irla and Chris Onorato) spotlights local food, businesses and community stories while airing at 11 a.m. (with a second run on My4 in September). WNYT
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NYSWA Annual Golf Tournament
8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Orchard Creek Golf Club — Entry fees apply — Participate in a day of golf and networking at the NYSWA's Annual Tournament.
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4th Annual Mayfly Film Festival
8 PM – 2 AM — J Square (Jay Street Park) — Free entry — Enjoy an inspiring evening of short films focused on environmental issues from around the globe.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
~ Andrew Carnegie
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