The Greater Good: Catskill kids raise money for animals, Pop-up summer picnic in Troy

Fundraiser to help veterans with affordable housing

An organization looking to provide affordable housing to veterans is hosting a fundraiser this weekend. Veterans Time to Thrive will be hosting a car show Saturday at the Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation’s Summer Concert Series. There’s a $10 donation for vehicle registration and 100% of proceeds go to VT3 and its mission to provide affordable housing to veterans.

Catskill kids raise money for animals

A group kids in Catskill have started a club to raise money for animals.
It’s called Fur, Feathers, Skin and Scales. They set up stands selling handmade items. Each stand supports a different endangered animal, from sea turtles to orangutans.

Troy firefighters host pop-up summer picnic

Troy firefighters are doing their part to help kids enjoy summer in the Collar City. Firefighters and police officers held a pop-up summer picnic last week at the School 12 Park. Members of the community were treated to burgers, hot dogs and freeze pops. People also had the chance to check out a firetruck and the Troy Police Command Center vehicle.

Legendary NBA coach at Proctors for 60^th high school reunion

Legendary NBA coach Pat Riley was back in the Capital Region last week. He gathered with the entire Linton High School Class of 1963 for a reunion night at Proctors in Schenectady. Riley captured one NBA championship as a player and five as a head coach.