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in Schenectady
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members, the fire department, and local businesses joined efforts to restore Freedom Park in Scotia after vandalism caused thousands of dollars in damage + police charged four teenagers for the incident. WNYT
- ➤ Local teenagers worked with community groups to assemble hope bags filled with toiletries, letters, and books for cancer patients at Albany Med’s Melodies Center. They will host a bingo fundraiser on Thursday, June 4 at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge to support future initiatives. WNYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flipt has opened at Rivers Casino in Schenectady to serve breakfast, burgers, wings + milkshakes. Customers can enjoy a fresh twist on the classic burger joint experience with a unique morning menu. CBS 6 Albany
- ➤ Jericho Drive-In in Glenmont resumed normal operations today after an electrical compressor fire prompted an investigation, and it continues to serve its customers. The Daily Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Drag mother Andramada has mentored local performer Typhoid Mary ahead of Mother’s Day. Their bond has made Mary an award-winning star on the local stage (she hosts many events) as Andramada travels to share tips on keeping drag culture original. WAMC
- ➤ The Department of Music announced its spring concert series starting Friday, May 8 with the Steinmetz Chamber Music Showcase at 11:30 a.m. in Emerson Auditorium + a ticketed 7 p.m. performance at Memorial Chapel, with more concerts scheduled through early June. Union College
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Union College's Phi Beta Kappa chapter recently elected new members from the Classes of 2026 and 2027 who met rigorous academic criteria (emphasizing liberal arts and sciences and intellectual maturity). This honor recognizes scholarship, character and achievement as part of the chapter's legacy. Union College
- ➤ High schools across Schenectady and Saratoga counties have released a prom walk-in guide that lists dates, times and locations for upcoming ceremonies. Check the Daily Gazette for full details — the guide makes planning for prom easier. The Daily Gazette
- ➤ A local program paired middle schoolers with Capital Region manufacturers to explore manufacturing careers by filming interviews and creating marketing plans, and the second year’s awards ceremony (emceed by CBS 6’s Olivia Jaquith) celebrated creative projects after over 66,000 public votes. CBS 6 Albany
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After residents raised concerns about illegal dumping on Wylie Street, the city council is considering a pilot program to convert the site into a park-like recreational space — a move meant to improve the area and discourage further dumping. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Supreme Court paused changes to how Mifepristone is prescribed nationwide, and a ruling will be issued May 11. Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood said its clinics (currently without telehealth services) have continued operating as usual. 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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