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HVCC to Offer Night Courses at Schodack Schools

Starting in January, residents interested in taking an introductory college computer class or a mathematics class at night will be able to do so at Maple Hill High School.

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Election Results

Let everybody know what you think about the outcome of the local elections -

Governor, Andrew Cuomo - no surprise here.  Even if Carl Paladino had kept is cool, chances are Cuomo's name and reputation would have carried him to the Governor's mansion.

I think the fact that Jimmy McMillan of The Rent is Too Damn High party, received 39,740 of New York's support is a surprise. 

While democrats Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer easily won new Senate terms, hardly noticing the Republican wave that swept over the nation, Scott Murphy was defeated in his re-election bid  by Republican challenger Chris Gibson. Even as he was celebrating his victory, Gibson reached out to Murphy, saying that, as a successful businessmen, Murphy would be part of the solution in the future. Classy.

Locally, Michael Kenney was elected to the Schodack Town Council. Kenny narrowly beat challenger Linda Underwood for the seat to which he had been appointed following the death of Ken Stinner.  Kenney took just under 300 more votes than did Underwood. 

So ends another election season.  Till next time...stay involved in your community, let your voice be heard in Schodack, Albany and Washington.  


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Don't forget to VOTE!

November 2, Schodack Town Council
Schodack's charter provides for a Town Board of five members, elected at large. The Board's responsibilities include the budget and the general welfare of the town. It appoints members of the Planning and Zoning Boards and the Industrial Development Agency. Generally, the Town Board meets monthly at the Town Hall.

There one seat up for election this year.  On November 2 polls will be open for Schodack Town Board.

Friends of Schodack Island State Park, Inc

Friends of Schodack Island State Park, Inc. will hold its next regular board meeting at 6:00 PM on Monday November 1, in the maintenance building at the park.

Following a brief business meeting, we will have a speaker: Mark Luciano, from Parks and Trails New York, a statewide parks advocacy organization which provided leadership in the efforts to restore critical funding to state parks this year.  Mark will share his thoughts about development of the State budget for next year and what it may mean for our park.

Mark Luciano, the new Director of Parks Programs and Government Relations at Parks and Trails New York (PTNY).  His responsibilities at PTNY include advocating for improved stewardship and increased funding for our parks.  He is also helping organize a statewide parks coalition that includes park users, legislators, Friends groups, environmental and conservation organizations, and tourism and business leaders.  Come and hear Mark's take on what to expect in the coming year for our parks!