Reward offered

Updated: Wednesday, March 26 2014, 10:56 AM EDT UPDATE: Authorities say the reward offered and the public's information has led to the discovery of those involved. Joseph Losowski, 55, and Dave Garrity, 49, were both charged with illegal disposal of solid waste. Authorities say they could face a fine of $1,500 to $15,000 and up to 15 days in jail.

Schodack Budget Workshops

Budget Forum and Workshop Offer Opportunities for Community Questions – Wednesday, March 26 and Tuesday, April 8

To help answer questions our community may have about the 2014-15 budget, the district will hold a Community Budget Forum on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. The Board of Education will also hold a budget workshop with community input on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. Free babysitting will be available for both meetings. Each meeting will offer opportunities to learn about the 2014-15 budget process and ask questions. Community members will also be able to ask questions about the proposition to address infrastructure needs as well as the Capital Project.

Howe Caverns to explore above ground casino

Updated: 03/22/2014 3:55 AM
Created: 03/21/2014 4:44 PM WNYT.com
By: WNYT Staff

HOWES CAVE - In Schoharie County, the owners of an all-ready-well-known tourist attraction say they're now a step closer to building a casino on their "above ground" property.

Happy Birthday William Shatner

14 things that are obsolete in 21st century schools

Saying that it has always been this way, doesn’t count as a legitimate justification to why it should stay that way. Teacher and administrators all over the world are doing amazing things, but some of the things we are still doing, despite all the new solutions, research and ideas out there is, to put it mildly, incredible.

Education should be individualized, students should work in groups regardless of age and their education should be built around their needs.

 Posted by ingvihrannar | February 26, 2014
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The Wounded Warrior Fundraiser

March 29

Saturday, March 29, 2014 2:00 pm VFW 100 Hays Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 
www.rebuildingwarriors.com
Our Mission — The Wounded Warrior Fundraiser

In 2012, Rebuilding Warriors changed its focus providing companion dogs to Wounded Warriors. Warriors diagnosed as Amputees as well as those with PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). Most of our dogs are bred especially for autistic children and have a highly sought after demeanor. We provide these dogs to active duty service members from any branch of the Armed Forces or Honorably Discharged Veterans from any service era that meet our eligibility standards.

EDITORIAL: Regents need new commissioner

Written by PARRY TEASDALE

Thursday, 13 March 2014 10:54

THERE WAS AN ELECTION in state government this week. Not the kind with TV ads extolling candidates who'll cut every tax and save us from big spenders who'd outlaw hamsters. This one was for four unpaid jobs as members of the Board of Regents. There was a local candidate for one of the seats on the Board of Regents, Regina Rose, a retired teacher and former member of the Ichabod Crane Board of Education. Ms. Rose did not win the seat, though she was qualified. So were the other candidates. And, no, you didn't forget to go to the polls Tuesday to cast your ballot. The public doesn't elect regents. Regents are chosen by the full state legislature--the Assembly and Senate--convened in a joint session. A majority of both houses voting as one body decides. The Assembly has more members than the Senate, and the Assembly has a large Democratic majority, which makes the speaker of the Assembly the most powerful player in the appointment process, more powerful than the governor.

The Years Are Short