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in Schenectady
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Protesters held a May Day rally on Balltown Road in Niskayuna Friday — calling for worker advocacy and fair labor practices. The demonstration marked International Workers' Day and drew local attention to employment issues. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ The Joan Nicole Prince Home is hosting a walk-run today in Central Park to raise awareness for end-of-life care with a $25 entry fee. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the run runs from 9 to 9:45 a.m. (each lap earns a raffle ticket). CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ The remains of Troy native Joseph Burke, identified last year from remains in Honolulu, will be transferred at Albany International Airport today by the NY Army National Guard with CBS6 reporting, before his reinterment at Saratoga National Cemetery next Thursday. CBS 6 Albany
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Market 32 and Price Chopper rolled out their 'Better For You' program a few weeks ago in all 128 stores, using color-coded tags (for organic, gluten free, and sodium smart products) to help shoppers find healthy items; the chain will soon launch a Food Is Medicine initiative. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady County Connects hosted a Trades Outdoor Fair Expo Friday at Mohonasen High School to help high school students learn about trade jobs and explore future career paths. CBS 6 Albany
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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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