East Greenbush student raises funds for Tanzanian girl’s relocation

Posted: Jan 24, 2014 5:11 PM EST

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COLONIE, N.Y. – An 18-year old East Greenbush student flew into the Albany International Airport on Friday with a 14-year old Tanzanian girl who will now spend her high school years in the Capital Region.

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Ali Reinhold is a senior at East Greenbush, and she raised almost $20,000 to pay for Arafa Salimu's travel and living expenses to attend school in the United States.

Reinhold met Salimu back in 2009 when she was part of a group of volunteers who went to Tanzania from Woodland Hill Montessori School in North Greenbush through the nonprofit WaterPowerPeace. Salimu is from Babati, Tanzania. 

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Maple Hill Music Parents

Maple Hill Music Parents Association is looking for donations for their Indoor Garage Sale to be held Saturday, March 15, 2013 from 9AM to 3PM. 

We need gently used items, but cannot accept personal care items, clothing, magazines, televisions, computers, or stuffed animals.  Drop off items at Maple Hill High School on the following dates:

Saturday   Jan 25           9AM – 11AM

Thursday  Feb 6             6 -  8 PM

Thursday  Feb 13            6 – 8 PM

Saturday   Mar 1      9 – 11 AM

Tuesday     Mar 4            6 – 8 PM

Thursday   Mar 6            6 – 8 PM

If you have any questions please contact Rachael Coleda at 732-0241 or raye@coleda.com

Last call for T-shirts

The FINAL pick-up for Peter's Dairy fund-raising T-shirts is set for Wednesday, January 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Peter Andrews VFW, Scott Ave. in the Village of Castleton. Those who have pre-ordered shirts must either pick them up or contact Linda Underwood - 

linda.underwood12033@yahoo.com

Route 150 in Wynantskill closed, fire crews battle restaurant blaze

Posted: Jan 14, 2014 7:12 PM EST

WYNANTSKILL, N.Y. - Route 150 in Wynantskill is closed as fire crews battle flames at a popular restaurant.

Another driving arrest for David Cassidy

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Educational Summit Update

Any interested community member are invited to the January 9th Educational Summit Update. The summit will be held in the Maple Hill High School Auditorium from 6:30 - 8:30. 

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EXPECT HIGH IMPACT WEATHER THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT:

Here's Your Latest Forecast from Meteorologist Andy Gregorio WTEN

EXPECT HIGH IMPACT WEATHER THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT: Tonight: A few hours of freezing rain changing to rain after midnight throughout. Ice accumulations of < than 1/10th of an inch expected. temps rise after midnight to between 35° and 45°.

Report: Cuomo to legalize medical marijuana in N.Y.

The governor will make the announcement during his State of the State address on Wednesday, the New York Times reported.

The move would be a shift for Cuomo, who is up for re-election in November. As recently as April, he voiced opposition to the idea, questioning whether it could be properly regulated. But he also has said that he would keep an open mind on the issue, saying it is an "evolving one."