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Thursday, May 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region will hold its third annual 5K Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 14 + the event will start with a kids' superhero dash at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 5K race at 10 a.m. and family activities until 1 p.m. at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.  WNYT

HEALTH NEWS

  • New York lawmakers are proposing bills that require lead paint tests during home sales and enforce safer renovation standards for older homes — these reforms come after families reported long-term health problems from lead exposure. Advocates stress that prompt action is needed to protect children from further harm.  CBS 6 Albany

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Schenectady Classic

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

    Fri, 6/13/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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  • Disney's Beauty And The Beast

    8 PM — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale as the classic story of love and redemption comes to life on stage.

    Tue, 6/24/25

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  • Hometown Heroes Summer Fest

    2-8 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate local heroes with live music, food trucks, and activities for all ages.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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