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in Schenectady
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady County SummerNight celebrates 20 years of community fun on Friday, July 10. The event will take over State Street and Jay Street near City Hall with music, food, a kids zone, a live sand sculpture, and a fireworks display sponsored by Price Chopper/Market 32. CBS 6 Albany
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Twelve graduating seniors will display artwork in the Crowell and West galleries at the Feigenbaum Center for the Visual Arts tomorrow, May 15, with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the show available by appointment through June 16 (free event). Union College
- ➤ Schenectady will host its 2nd Annual Trash Parade on Jay St on Friday at 6:30 p.m.; locals can view recycled art, add to a flower sculpture — and celebrate pollinators during this lively event. The Daily Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ ReTree Schenectady launches a $6,200 grant-funded project to remove invasive species from Central Park and welcomes volunteers for cleanup events this May+June. The Daily Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local Niskayuna resident Dolly Santiago said an estrogen patch shortage has left her with only one box from her usual three-month supply, triggering a return of her menopause symptoms as demand grows after an FDA ruling change. 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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Marcus King Band Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Frog Alley Brewing — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic sounds of Marcus King, a 25-year-old guitar prodigy blending rock and soul.
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