August 27, 2011

Cancellations & postponements due to Hurricane Irene

Due to impending impact from Hurricane Irene, several area events are, or are expected to be, cancelled or rescheduled.

August 26, 2011

the SCENE: State of Emergency say Mayor and Governor

the SCENE: State of Emergency say Mayor and Governor: Cuomo's emergency plan for Irene includes deploying soldiers, closing bridges, Thruway ...

State of Emergency say Mayor and Governor

Cuomo's emergency plan for Irene includes deploying soldiers, closing bridges, Thruway

Irene


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Hurricane Irene appears to be strengthening and barreling up the Eastern Seaboard to the Northeast. The National Weather Service has issued severe storm warnings for late Saturday night through Sunday. We can expect high winds, heavy rains, downed trees and power lines, with possible interruption of critical utilities.

August 23, 2011

Controversy over The Help

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Author's letter is focal point in 'The Help' suit


Housekeeper sues author

The Help (Movie Tie-In) 

A handwritten letter from author Kathryn Stockett has become the focal point in a lawsuit over her bestselling novel "The Help," which has been made into a box office hit.An African American housekeeper who works for Stockett's brother claims her likeness was used in the book without permission. "The Help" is based on relationships between white families in Mississippi and the black women who worked for them in the 1960s. The movie adaptation of "The Help" took the No. 1 spot in theaters this past weekend with $20.5 million.

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Schodack CSD and ICC Reorganization Study

High School and BOCES Programs Discussed at Community Advisory Committee Meeting

The High School and BOCES programs for Ichabod Crane and Schodack Central School Districts were discussed in depth at the August 3rd Community Advisory Committee meeting for the Reorganization Feasibility Study.


Goff Appoints New Principal

BOE Appoints Mathew Sloane as Goff MS Principal
 
The East Greenbush Central School District Board of Education has appointed Matthew Sloane as Principal of Howard L. Goff Middle School. Mr. Sloane officially takes the reins at Goff on August 1st, 2011. He replaces outgoing principal Ryan Groat, following his resignation.

the SCENE: Gathering of the Tribes


the SCENE: Gathering of the Tribes: Brown's Farm, 890 Luther Road, East Greenbush. Saturday, September 10 at 10:00am -6 pm and September 11 at 10:00am - 5 pm

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