Good morning, Schenectady.

Heavy rain on Wednesday, July 29, overwhelmed routes across the Capital Region, closing roads in Albany, Coxsackie, and Guilderland as officials advised residents to work from home and avoid travel, and a bystander rescued a child from rising floodwaters.

The Greenmarket will host live music for its indoor winter season — funded by an $8,000 grant from the Carlilian Foundation.

The support ensures the market remains a local hub for quality musical entertainment.

Union College will offer a new major in public health this fall, letting students combine core science, social science & internship courses to tackle healthcare challenges.

Faculty expect the program to start with 10 to 15 students before enrollment grows to match peer schools.

A photo gallery displays flooding from heavy rain with water covering Van Buren Avenue in Ravena, flooding reported in Bennington on Tuesday, and trees down on Webster Street in Schenectady near the state offices campus.

Heavy rain has led Quick Response to urge residents to avoid flooded basements and check water sources (groundwater or burst pipes) or shutoff valves before calling for help; crews are busy assisting homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses as rain continues.