Good morning, Schenectady.

Kelly’s Angels, established by NewsChannel 13 anchor Mark Mulholland, has helped hundreds of local families face life-threatening illness over its 15 years—its Calling All Angels gala will be held on October 11 at Saratoga Springs City Center in memory of Kelly Mulholland, who died of cancer in 2007.

The Gazette News Group finished acquiring Spotlight News’ three weekly publications Wednesday—adding to its portfolio of papers such as The Daily Gazette, The Recorder, The Leader-Herald, The Daily Mail and The Register-Star.

Chris Duncan — a long-time professor who will retire soon — is showing 44 works in his exhibit 'Chris Duncan: Beats and Riffs' at the Crowell and West galleries in the Feigenbaum Center at Union.

The show runs until Nov. 29 and its opening reception is Friday, Sept. 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Mona Golub explains that tourism is not only for out-of-town visitors but also for locals—she says Schenectady's attractions, restaurants, and hotels benefit everyone.

On Tuesday, families at Congregation Gates of Heaven celebrated Rosh Hashanah by attending an afternoon service and then walking to Central Park pond to perform Tashlich—throwing bread into the water to cast off sins from the past year.

National Grid explained that your upcoming utility bill is divided into a 38% supply charge and a 62% delivery charge—covering costs from buying electricity to maintaining infrastructure and funding state programs.

The company added that payment plans are available for those who need extra help with their bill.

Union College's new president discussed challenges for the liberal arts school — leaders from three local academic institutions shared concerns about education in the Schenectady 25 series.

Consumer Reports advises Schenectady residents to unplug electronics before a storm to avoid power surges and to use surge protectors, battery saver mode, and portable chargers for safe connectivity.

The advice also recommends using inverter generators for essential appliances—steps to protect devices during severe weather.

Glenville lawmakers approved a $96,827 contract with Lion First Responder PPE last week to buy hose line training apparatus and props for the emergency fire training facility at 1725 Vley Road Extension.

Governor Hochul announced on Sept.

15 that $13.9M in cybersecurity grants were available to local governments and schools to help buy Multi-Factor Authentication tokens. The grants will boost digital defenses for critical public services—strengthening key state systems against cyber threats.

Former Congressional candidate Liz Joy, a Glenville resident, was elected head of the Schenectady County GOP on Tuesday — she will now lead the party in upcoming local elections.

Bills vs Patriots Tailgate

5-8 p.m. — Centre Street Pub — Free entry — Gather for food, drinks, and football camaraderie before the big game.

Tom Rush Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — GE Theatre at Proctors — Tickets from $95 — Experience an unforgettable night with legendary performer Tom Rush.

The Thorn

7-8:30 p.m. — Proctors Theatre — Tickets start at $159 — Experience an unforgettable performance at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.

Saratoga Fall Festival

12-3 p.m. — Jacob & Anthony's American Grille — Free entry — Experience the ultimate fall street festival with music, games, food, and seasonal fun.