Good morning, Schenectady.

The Edison Club in Rexford will mark its 100th anniversary on Friday, Aug.

21 with a centennial event and a party on Saturday, Aug. 22. The 27‐hole course recently added The 28th Hole bar to honor its long history and community spirit.

Nadia Alexis ’09 published her debut poetry collection Beyond the Watershed in March 2025 after nine years of persistent effort and seven submission attempts, and she now teaches at Mississippi School of the Arts while mentoring emerging poets (a journey that reflects her Union roots).

A major film production used the Rotterdam Corporate Park's warehouses for sound staging (including storage and makeup) and the stage is available for future films.

Associate Professor Kim Plofker was featured on WAMC's The Academic Minute on Aug.

12 (she discussed her math research on public radio), highlighting a proud moment for local academics.

Gray and Vicki Watkins donated 54 acres (their beloved land) to form Alplaus Kill Preserve along the creek in Schenectady County, marking the first MHLC parcel open to the public.

The land protects natural habitats and invites community enjoyment.

Hope in the Boat, a local team of breast cancer survivors, will travel to France for the international dragon boat festival (Aug.

24 to Aug. 30), marking the Capital Region’s only crew with this focus.