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Mont Pleasant Middle School teacher Thomas Verret in front of his home in Schenectady on April 17.

Schenectady

Schenectady teacher, sixth-graders adapt to distance learning

Mont Pleasant educator determined to stay connected with students

Mike Saccocio, right, talks to chef Lloyd Noland to check in with all areas of the City Mission in Schenectady.

Schenectady

Schenectady City Mission leader advocates for the homeless amid crisis

Saccocio draws on faith for toughest time in his 31 years at nonprofit

Kirk Lewis, executive director of Schenectady ARC.

Schenectady

Schenectady ARC shifts quickly to serve residents, community

Nonprofit supports people with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Colleen Wygal, left, Schenectady High School teacher and founder of the Walk Poetry Facebook group.

Schenectady

In time of isolation, Schenectady English teacher’s ‘Walk Poetry’ keeps people connected

Colleen Wygal’s creation began as classroom exercise

Shannon Thompson works from her Saratoga Springs home during the COVID-19 pandemic on April 16.

Niskayuna

Niskayuna school librarian becomes key resource for teachers grappling with online learning

Rosendale Elementary School’s Shannon Thompson talks about the change in responsibilities

Chris Defibaugh, CEO of the Johnstown YMCA, exercises in the parking lot during a Facebook workout.

Johnstown

Fulton County YMCA executive working to keep members fit at home

Facility still providing child care; building undergoing deep cleaning

Steve Dagostino has posted virtual workouts and is hosting live training events through his Dags Basketball.

Colonie

Troy-based Dags Basketball keeps workouts, lessons coming during pandemic

Hoop dreams don’t have to be put on hold

Denise Eagan, owner of Eagan’s Alterations in Schenectady, picks out fabric for the next batch of face masks.

Capital Region

Many in Capital Region putting sewing skills to work on face masks

Organizations, businesses and residents change focus

Beth Trela reads a children’s book while connecting with students via her computer on April 15.

Niskayuna

Niskayuna Read Aloud program links familiar faces to eager audiences

Each day, a different teacher takes a turn recording a video reading a children’s book