Dr. Suess, not exactly banned

One of the most affluent school districts in Virginia is dissociating itself from Dr. Seuss, claiming the children's books contain "racial undertones" that are unsuitable for teaching children in a "culturally responsive" way.

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COVID-19 Testing for Student Athletes

First Two Weeks of COVID-19 Testing for Student Athletes Yields Zero Positive Cases
Feb 26, 2021 | Athletics, Columbia, District

The East Greenbush Central School District began COVID-19 surveillance testing for student athletes on February 17 and has found zero positive cases out of more than 100 tests. The new testing program is not required for high school sports, but the district is taking a proactive approach to reduce the risk of any potential community spread.

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On first day of lifted eviction stay, Albany schedules over 200 hearings Photo of Amanda Fries Amanda Fries Feb. 26, 2021

On first day of lifted eviction stay, Albany schedules over 200 hearings
Amanda Fries Feb. 26, 2021

ALBANY — Over 200 eviction proceedings were scheduled Friday in City Court, marking the end of the 60-day stay on all evictions in New York.

By far, the capital city had the most hearings scheduled for the day, according to court records, with none scheduled in the nearby cities of Troy and Saratoga Springs; Schenectady had six eviction hearings scheduled.

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Albany County confirms 73 new positive COVID-19 cases overnight

WNYT Staff
Created: February 20, 2021 11:24 AM

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy announced Saturday an increase of 73 new positive coronavirus cases overnight. The total of cases now 19,935.

Among the new cases, 19 had close contact with positive cases, 47 did not have clear sources of infection at this time, and seven are healthcare workers or residents of congregate settings. There are now 592 active cases in the county, up from 584 yesterday.

There were no new COVID-related deaths to report. The county’s death toll stands at 345 since the outbreak began.

“While our numbers have been stable and there are fewer people in the ICU’s, there is some disturbing news

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East Greenbush Police: Man posing as National Grid worker

East Greenbush Police: Man posing as National Grid worker
by: Chelsea SiegalPosted: Feb 17, 2021


EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) – East Greenbush Police said on Facebook that on Tuesday morning, a resident on Park Drive reported a Black male wearing a yellow fluorescent colored jacket tried to enter her home. She says that the man was posing as a National Grid employee.

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Rensselaer Co. prepared to be state mass vaccination site, county executive says

Rensselaer Co. prepared to be state mass vaccination site, county executive says
by: Courtney Ward Posted: Feb 16, 2021

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Rensselaer County executive announced Tuesday that they are prepared to expand into a state mass coronavirus vaccination site once the state receives more doses of the vaccine.

The announcement came after Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked for counties to partner with the state to provide vaccines on a larger scale. Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said he has already renewed his request for more vaccines after the county delivered their full allotment of vaccine at a recent clinic.

“We need more vaccines for our residents, and are ready to partner with the state if it helps secure more vaccines for our county and our region,” McLaughlin said in a statement. “It is encouraging to hear that the state expects an increase in vaccines. Rensselaer County has an outstanding record of delivering vaccines and we are ready to do even more to get our residents vaccinated.”

Those who are eligible to receive the vaccine can make an appointment at a state-run site on the Am I Eligible website or by calling the hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). The vaccine is also available at hospitals, select pharmacies and sites set up by county health departments.

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Schodack police make multiple arrests

Schodack police make multiple arrests stemming from domestic incident
By Record staff newsroom@troyrecord.com

SCHODACK, N.Y. — On Friday, Jan. 29, at approximately 12:24 a.m. Schodack Police responded to an address on Brookview Station Road for a reported domestic disturbance.

Upon arrival patrols noted they discovered forced entry into the residence, an assault victim and information that a toddler in the residence had been taken from the scene by her father.

Shortly thereafter a radio broadcast was initiated for the surrounding jurisdictions to be on the lookout for the suspect’s vehicle which was occupied by three suspects and the child.

All defendants are set to appear in Schodack Town Court in early February. 

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Albany area gas prices rise again

Albany area gas prices rise again
Staff report newsroom@troyrecord.com newsroom@saratogian.com

ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany gas prices have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.45 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy's daily survey of 546 stations this week. Gas prices in Albany are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 19.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany is priced at $2.25 per gallon while the most expensive is $2.57 per gallon, a difference of 32.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state is $2.06 per gallon while the highest is $3.29 per gallon, a difference of $1.23 per gallon.

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