Good morning, Schenectady.

After losing her daughter in a Waterford crash caused by a cannabis-impaired driver, Cherie Ebert is organizing Wings of Love, a community walk scheduled for Saturday, Aug.

15 at Prospect Park in Troy — she will also set up safe driving courses and talk to local youth about the dangers of impaired driving.

Rotterdam opened an accessible kayak launch at Kiwanis International Park today that offers waterfront access for all abilities.

The upgrade includes a new boat dock and updated landscaping in the Junction area.

The American Red Cross responded Thursday afternoon to a fire on Union Street by giving one adult financial help for shelter, food, and clothing while also offering emotional support; volunteers will continue to assist residents as recovery proceeds.

Adirondack Basement Systems responded to heavy rains over the past 24 hours that flooded many Capital Region neighborhoods and damaged home foundations.

The company urged homeowners to check for early signs of damage such as small cracks and bowing and to call a professional before repairs become more costly.

Flooding from the storm revealed that many homeowners may need a separate flood insurance policy — standard policies do not cover flood damage, according to insurance expert Kirk Kneller.

He advises residents to call their agent to explore their options.

Congressman Tonko joined local officials in Coeymans this week to inspect flood-hit areas including a sewage plant, damaged homes, and a senior center, and he said infrastructure issues worsen the floods.

He critiqued FEMA’s response (and is seeking better funding) while urging residents to file damage reports.