Today
in Schenectady
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local company Park-It launched its Goals for Good campaign (inviting New Yorkers to share soccer stories for a chance to win World Cup tickets for a match on June 16 or June 22) with submissions accepted online through May 27. WNYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tonight at MiSci in Schenectady, the Museum of Innovation and Science holds its annual Big Bang fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m.—its largest fundraising event—featuring science demonstrations, archive displays, a silent auction, DJ music, and a cosmic cocktail. CBS 6 Albany
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Union campus experienced a power outage caused by National Grid that disrupted building access and campus operations during peak dinner hours, though dining continued and power returned by 7:44 p.m. — a fire alarm at Reamer was unrelated to the outage. Concordiensis
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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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