Operation At Ease News Today

Niskayuna’s new fire dogs aren’t exactly Dalmatians. They are therapy dogs brought in to help firefighters normalize the conversation around mental health. Its a trendsetting strategy.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The South High Marathon Dance (SHMD) is a student-driven event that raises money for individuals, families, and organizations in need of financial assistance. With approximately 80% of the high school’s population participating in this two-day event, plus elementary and middle school involvement, this event has grown into a celebration that […]

A Niskayuna High School art teacher and the owner of Plain Jane Tattoo in Mechanicville, Jane Romm has organized a trauma-informed tattooing workshop set for Nov. 12 at the Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady.

Religious news roundup for Capital Region includes Albanys Westminster Presbyterians...

Jefferson Awards honor local volunteers FacebookTwitterEmail The Jefferson Awards recognize extraordinary service to the Capital Region community. (Special to the Times Union by Eric Jenks)Eric Jenks Thirteen local people are being honored as finalists for the Jefferson award this year for their extraordinary service to the community. For the second year in a row, the event will be virtual because of the pandemic. There will be no get-together where they will be feted. From helping children dia...

Apr 1, 2021 Last year, Floyd Hayes went viral when he tried to register a pint of beer as an emotional support animal. Now, New York’s Woodstock Brewing has decided to take the idea and run with it, partnering with Hayes and creating the limited-edition IPA, “Emotional Support Animal.” The new brew is providing emotional support, with a portion of the proceeds going to Operation At Ease, a charity that pairs shelter dogs with deserving veterans and first responders. Want some unregistered...

Rotterdam-based Operation At Ease pairs first shelter dog with former first responder | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS January 30, 2021 Nicole Panetta of Cohoes and Oakley, who is training to be a service dog with Operation At Ease. Provided Shares0 ROTTERDAM – As a former firefighter and EMT, Nicole Panetta has always made it a point to help others.  Now, she just needs a little bit of assistance to do that and she’s finding it with Oakley, a pitbull and service dog in-training through Operat...