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Cuomo to introduce legislation against distracted driving

ALBANY -- Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that he will introduce legislation that will crack down on drivers caught using a portable electronic device.

Two girls nearly drown while swimming in Valatie

Two young girls almost drowned tonight while going for a swim in Valatie.

They apparently underestimated the current flowing under the Valatie Falls.

Joan Jett: Sues to halt album release

NEW YORK -- Joan Jett loves rock and roll, but not on a tribute album she says an ex-employee put together without her permission.

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Museum Passes!

Check out our museum passes available for checkout at the circulation desk!

• The Clark!

• The Hancock Shaker Village!

• Two passes to the Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium!

Reorganization Feasibility Study

Community Advisory Committee Learns About Elementary School Programs

The Community Advisory Committee for the Reorganization Feasibility Study held its second meeting on Tuesday, May 24, learning firsthand about each district's Elementary School programs from teachers, principals and superintendents.

The 30 members of the committee met at the Maple Hill Middle School library for the meeting, where they reviewed data about each district's Elementary programs and asked questions of a panel.

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Schodack's New Business Official

Board of Education Appoints New Business Official

Monica Kim was appointed the district's new Director of Business and Support Services by the Board of Education at its June 2 meeting.

Monica Kim

Ms. Kim, who has worked in the Onteora Central School District in Boiceville, NY for the last five years, will succeed Sherri Fisher, who is leaving the district at the end of June for a position with the South Colonie School District.

"We are very excited to welcome Monica to Schodack," said Superintendent Robert Horan. "She's very energetic and enthusiastic. She has the same vision we do: we have to look at different ways to continue to provide enriched and enhanced opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the community."



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PEF releases Cuomo’s deal, union counteroffer

PEF President Kenneth Brynien 

In the adopted State Budget, Governor Cuomo identified the need for $450 million in “Labor Management Partnership Savings” or 9,800 employee layoffs.

PEF has tried to be reasonable and do our part to address the state’s fiscal needs while protecting our members from lasting financial harm.

Voided Green Card Winners Sue State Department

Would-be immigrants who were mistakenly told they would likely be given green cards are suing the State Department. 

Diversity Visa lottery, which selects about 50,000 people from countries with low immigration rates to come to the United States.

The group is also organizing online to get its message out with an 1,800-member Facebook group called "22,000 winners can't be ignored" and two Twitter accounts . The facebook page encourages its members to contact lawmakers and the State Department to complain about the voided result of the May diversity lottery drawing.

 

Hazy Hot and Humid...Summer, bring it on!

Today was a great summer-like day.  Humidity slowly creeped up but meteorologists say humidity will remain somewhat manageable overnight.  Lows will be in the low to middle 60s.

Wednesday is when a mid-summer hazy/hot/humid stretch begins.  

The record high for the day is 93, which we could reach by mid afternoon.  Highs will be in the low to middle 90s.  There is a risk of an isolated storm and if one does occur it could be strong.

I wonder if my lawn will dry up before the rain returns.