Nonprofits in Schenectady provide vital assistance where local and state government resources sometimes fall short. Organizations like The Schenectady Foundation, the City Mission of Schenectady, and the Boys and Girls Club ensure residents have the support they need, highlighting a citywide commitment to service.

This month is library card sign-up month, and in a spirit of excited urgency, readers are encouraged to secure their own card right away. The author’s straightforward appeal—“Why are you still reading this?”—underscores how essential and simple it is to get a library card.