Good morning, Schenectady.

Market 32/Price Chopper will launch a $40 Thanksgiving feast for 10 with an AdvantEdge Rewards card, available in all 129 stores starting November 16—families can buy the bundle or individual items and pre-order fully cooked dinners for pickup between November 25 and 27.

The grocer will also offer double reward points on many purchases through December 24 and support local food banks with its Fill a Plate with Hope donation drive.

New York State DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that big game hunting season for deer and bears begins today — it will run until Dec.

7; hunters are urged to follow safety practices and submit deer heads for testing in designated areas to help stop disease spread.

Schenectady County declared a Code Blue—its first of the season—extending homeless shelter hours from 8 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday and working with partners to add more beds for those escaping the cold.

Veterans in the Capital Region receive dedicated help at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center—where a food pantry and clothing closet are always open to meet basic needs.

Staff note that nearly 6,000 veterans were served last year and supplies deplete quickly as items are distributed.

Adoption Clinic at Pet Supplies Plus

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Pet Supplies Plus East Greenbush — Adoption fees apply — Find your new best friend at this rescue dog adoption event.