Today
in Schenectady
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clifton Park photographer Amy Z launched Hounds on the Hudson, inviting pet owners to submit dog photos for a fundraising book for pit bull rescue Out of the Pits. Top entries will be announced June 1 at 5:00 p.m., and portrait sessions run from June 2 to Oct. 31. CBS 6 Albany
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Laurie and Hailey Wallace are carrying on Parkway Liquor’s family business that began in 1994, and they work together to overcome challenges since Dave Wallace’s passing in 2018. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This week is National Nurses Week, a time to honor our local frontline healthcare workers - the American Nurses Association is celebrating 130 years and highlighting nursing career paths at Schenectady’s Center for Rehab. 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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