Good morning, Schenectady.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society will break ground on a new Behavior Rehabilitation and Outreach Center funded by a $1.2M state grant – expanding specialized care for abused animals in Menands.

Sawyer Pollard of The Meat Stick Chick won an award for her signature Zesty Zinger hot dog — made with special sauce, slaw, and crumbled potato chips — and showcased the food cart’s creative style with live DJ beats at CBS6 studios in Niskayuna on Tuesday, July 14.

Scotia-Glenville superintendent Susan Swartz announced her planned retirement (effective June 30, 2027) after a challenging year with budget cuts and the closure of an elementary school.

The district will work to manage the transition and find her replacement during the next school cycle.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order yesterday that imposed a one-year moratorium on permitting hyperscale data centers statewide; the move gives time to review environmental impacts and has been praised by NYPIRG (which noted rising utility bills and local concerns over power strain).

Former NewsChannel 13 anchor Emily DeVito underwent a successful kidney transplant over the weekend + she is now recovering and has thanked her donor and their family for the critical gift.

A Capital Region couple from Leeds seeks a healthy living donor for their daughter, age one (Hanley), on dialysis for end stage renal disease.

Weighing just over 20 pounds and needing to reach 22 pounds for a deceased donation, she may get a transplant offering 20 years of normal life.

Jazz on Jay

12-1:30 p.m. — J Square (Jay Street Park) — Free entry — Enjoy smooth jazz performances in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Zoltan Kaszas Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Proctors — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of sharp observational humor from the award-winning comedian known for his love of cats.