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Rising to the Challenge

Rising to the Challenge: Faces of the COVID-19 crisis in the Capital Region

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

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