Price Chopper and Sunoco...taking Advantage?
"For your safety, only one vehicle can be filled up per transaction to prevent the risk of fire. Your 1 fill-up is limited to 20 gallons which allows most customers to fill up one tank of gas."
June 12, 2011
June 11, 2011
News in a Nutshell
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.
June 10, 2011
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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.
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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June 9, 2011
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PEF releases Cuomo’s deal, union counteroffer
PEF President Kenneth Brynien |
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.
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