Today
in Schenectady
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Schenectady. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York held its 31st annual CHEFS fundraiser at the Albany Capital Center—celebrity chefs Billy Trudsoe, Noah Frese, Miles Murphy, and Gordon Finn used locally grown ingredients for their dishes. The event also honored longtime CBS6 anchor Liz Bishop for her work with the Backpack Heroes program. CBS 6 Albany
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $25 per hour for all employees, with the change taking effect in early October to push full-time salaries over $50,000. The move is part of a 2021 pledge to stay competitive in the local Capital Region—where several hundred employees in Albany will benefit. WNYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, September 20, Kappa Alpha Society brothers gathered on campus to celebrate their 200th anniversary with dinners, leadership talks, historical exhibits and gate upgrades at Jackson’s Garden—named for a founding member. The event honored the society’s early traditions and marked its long commitment to brotherhood and academics. Concordiensis
- ➤ Glenville Rotary is hosting Oktoberfest at Maalwyck Park on Saturday and expects over 10,000 attendees for a day of German music, food and traditional games—an event that marks a high turnout for the annual celebration. The Daily Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Union College changed its logo to a unified Block U with a bolt that now shows connection—students, alumni, and staff have mixed reactions and worry that the change may affect bookstore sales. The new logo is already on campus and will gradually replace older versions as the school aims to strengthen community ties. Concordiensis
- ➤ National Grid is hosting its annual Career Day today for hundreds of Capital Region students to learn about linework, fleet maintenance and skilled trades via hands-on stations—company leaders say the event will prepare future workers. WNYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Schenectady’s Chief Building Inspector Brian Trinci is under an internal review after he asked ICE to respond to a work site—officials will examine his decision and its effects on department policy. The Daily Gazette
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Maddie's Mark 5k
1:00 PM - 3:59 AM — Central Park Schenectady — Registration fee required — Celebrate the thirteenth annual 5k with activities and races for the whole community.
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