Good morning, Schenectady.

The 63rd annual Memorial Day Parade in Rotterdam was canceled due to forecast risks—rainfall, high winds, and low temperatures—with no makeup date planned.

The town will hold its Memorial Day service on Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Town Hall to honor veterans.

Market 32/Price Chopper partnered with DoorDash on May 22 so local shoppers can get on-demand grocery delivery from 129 stores; the service offers 60,000 items and discount codes 30M32PC and 40M32PC for orders until June 19—expanding convenient access to quality groceries.

Kennedy Snyder, a junior at Union College, had her off-campus housing plans upset when her leased home on Union Avenue was sold to the college by landlord John Gula, who had accepted deposits from 24 students—leaving a messy release process that eventually returned the deposits.

The college will renovate the houses over the summer to expand senior independent housing options.

Schenectady Community College held its 55th commencement yesterday at the School of Music parking lot+ students received degrees, certificates, and micro-credentials as keynote speakers addressed the ceremony despite inclement weather.

The No Mow May movement is urging homeowners to leave lawns unmowed so native flowers can support pollinators and boost water retention — conservation groups have expanded the effort into Let It Bloom June and Leave the Leaves to promote natural habitats.

Schenectady Classic

54 hole stroke play championship — June 13-15 — Schenectady Municipal Golf Course — Open to all golfers without residency restrictions.

Summer Market at Stuyvesant Plaza

11 AM – 3 PM — Stuyvesant Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant day of shopping, food tastings, and family-friendly activities in a summer atmosphere.