Good morning, Schenectady.

Young Futures has partnered with Unity House to offer free financial literacy art classes for Capital Region youth at the Kathryn Allen Building in Troy — an informational session is set for Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to noon and the 10-week course will run from October 11 to December 20 with spots for children aged 7 to 13.

Schenectady is recruiting nine members for a new housing task force—applications are due tomorrow—to address local housing challenges.

After more than 20 dogs died at boarding facilities, lawmakers and pet owners on Tuesday introduced the bipartisan Safe Pet Boarding Act.

The bill — which calls for licensing, random inspections, staff training, proper ventilation and sufficient space — would require all boarding facilities to meet new safety standards.

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is calling for a review of toll collections at the Schenectady Thruway exit—he finds that the Thruway Authority may have overbilled drivers, and officials will check the details soon.

New York lawmakers have proposed the Safe Pet Boarding Act—set to require state licensing, random inspections, and proper care standards at pet boarding facilities after nearly two dozen dogs died, including 21 at a facility in Argyle.

Senator Jim Tedisco and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara said the bill will be discussed in the next legislative session to help prevent further tragedies.

The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will return to MVP Arena Dec 12—13, marking its first appearance there since 2017 and continuing three years of PBR events at the venue.

Bills vs Patriots Tailgate

5-8 p.m. — Centre Street Pub — Free entry — Gather for food, drinks, and football camaraderie before the big game.

Tom Rush Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — GE Theatre at Proctors — Tickets from $95 — Experience an unforgettable night with legendary performer Tom Rush.

The Thorn

7-8:30 p.m. — Proctors Theatre — Tickets start at $159 — Experience an unforgettable performance at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.