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Long, bitter White House race finally in voters' hands

Polls show Obama and Romney deadlocked in a race that will be decided in a handful of states where it is extraordinarily clos…

LOCAL REGISTRATION DAYS

During a Presidential Election Year, a Board of Elections conducts two local registration events in the Town of Schodack. Both will be in the main floor meeting room, Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Rd. If you have not yet registered to vote and would like to be eligible to do so, mark these dates.

Thursday, October 4th from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13th from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

You can also register to vote by mail. Applications must be postmarked not later than October 12th and received by the Board of Elections not later than October 17th in order to be eligible to vote in the General Election. Applications are available at the Town Clerk's Office or by going to Rensselaer County's web site or New York State's election site.

Chicago teacher strike poses test for unions

The district proposed a 16 percent raise over four years and the two sides have essentially agreed on a longer school day. But job security and a new teacher evaluation system remained in dispute.

Obama Backs Gay Marriage

The statement constitutes an act of political bravery on the president's behalf, as well as a major victory for the gay rights community, which has been pushing him to declare his support for marriage equality for several years. With the issue back in the news this week, the pressure intensified.

Still, the symbolism of Obama's remarks is hard to ignore. In becoming the first president to publicly support marriage equality, he sets the bar for its political acceptance. He also has the ability to shape public opinion further on the matter.