February 26, 2015

31 Days of Oscar

Sounds like some serious binge-watching!

http://31days.tcm.com/day-27/1982-1989/schedule



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Net Neutrality Prevails In Historic FCC Vote


Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler listens to a speaker during a FCC hearing on the net neutrality on February 26, 2015 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN        (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON -- The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve strong net neutrality rules in a stunning decision, defying vocal, months-long opposition by telecom and cable companies and Republicans on Capitol Hill.

February 25, 2015

Missing Halfmoon teen found in Florida


Updated: 02/25/2015 5:47 PM
Created: 02/25/2015 1:13 PM WNYT.com
By: WNYT Staff

ORLANDO, FL.- Henry Ytterberg, the teen who was reported missing from his Halfmoon home earlier this month has been found. During the time he was missing, he turned 16 years old.

February 23, 2015

EDITORIAL: What’s the threat from measles?

 by PARRY TEASDALE

IF YOU HAD MEASLES as a kid you may not remember having them. For most Baby Boomers born before the vaccine was introduced in 1963, measles made you sick and itchy, you stayed home from school until the spots went away and life went on.

Thousands of kids were hospitalized by complications associated with measles–respiratory illnesses and even encephalitis. Some died. Back then my parents wouldn't have told me about that. Would yours?

There were an estimated 4 million measles cases a year in the U.S. before the vaccine. That’s a lot of illness. It was also a lot of people not likely to get measles again because their immune systems had developed antibodies to the virus. But the vaccine meant you could avoid measles instead of surviving them. 

This vaccine, now given as part of a cocktail of vaccines against other childhood maladies, transformed measles from a threat to a memory.

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February 22, 2015

SUNY Financial Aid Days - Saturday, Feb. 28

SUNY will host Financial Aid Days for all prospective college students at 46 of their campuses across the state on Saturday, Feb. 28. You do not need to be an applicant of a SUNY college to participate. 
These days are designed to answer questions and provide assistance regarding the financial aid application, types of aid, and the award process. 
Most sites will also offer hands-on assistance from financial aid professionals in completing the FAFSA including web access to complete the FAFSA. 
Locally, Hudson Valley and Columbia-Greene Community Colleges will hold their events on Feb. 28. You must register in advance for this program. To register or for more information, click here...
Posted 1/26/15.

Schodack Schools open despite boil water advisory

Boil Water Advisory Due to Village Water Main Break; School Will Still Open on Monday

Due to a water main break in the village, all three school buildings are under a boil water advisory until at least Monday, Feb. 23. This will not prevent schools from opening. Water coolers and cups are already in place in all three buildings. Plastic has been placed over water fountains. Signs directing individuals to avoid drinking tap water have been distributed. Chartwells Food Service is aware as well. “We’re all ready for school on Monday and even for tonight’s basketball game,” said Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Matt LaClair. “We’ve done this before when the village experienced water main breaks in the past.” 
Posted 2/20/15.

Print at home movie tickets through AAA

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Regal Premiere Print-at-home E-Ticket

Print tickets at home! Tickets are valid at all Regal Entertainment Group locations nationwide for all showtimes*, including first-run films! Premiere print-at-home e-tickets are available immediately and DO NOT EXPIRE!

Price: $8.45 per ticket (Box Office: up to $14)
At checkout, a $2.25 processing fee PER ORDER (not per ticket) will apply. 

Regal Premiere Movie tickets are also available. Click here for more details.

You MUST bring a printed version of the ticket and it MUST contain a legible barcode for scanning at the theater. Mobile phone presentation or web access to your tickets at the theater will not be valid for admission.

ALBANY – A long-time educator Brian Howard has died after falling off his roof while shoveling snow

Brian Howard was in education for more than 40 years. He served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Berlin, Troy, and Queensbury School Districts. He was also the principal of Chatham High.

Howard's death is a sad reminder of how careful you need to be when clearing the snow from your roof. His wife found him when she came home.

Brian Howard's wake is Tuesday night 4-7 Mcdonald funeral home and funeral is Wednesday 9:30 at at Augusta church.