May 2, 2011

Waste Watchers: Double Dippers take state jobs

Double dippers. Government retirees back to work. Collecting a paycheck and a pension. Some even get special "211" waivers so they can make top dollar. It's a practice that one of the public employee unions said deprives regular employees of chance to move up.

In state government alone, more than 2300 retirees are back on the job, pulling down an annual payroll of $51.5-million-dollars.

No one is stealing. Double dipping is completely legal.
  

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Osama Bin Laden Killing 'Good Day For America,' Obama Says 

A U.S. official says Osama bin Laden went down firing at the Navy SEALs who stormed his compound.

"Today we are reminded that as a nation there is nothing we can't do," Obama said of the news bound to lift his political standing and help define his presidency. He hailed the pride of those who broke out in overnight celebrations as word spread around the globe. 


Geronimo E-KIA

Osama Bin Laden Operation Ended With Coded Message 'Geronimo-E KIA'

Counterterrorism chief John Brennan told reporters that while bin Laden had vowed to go down fighting, in his last moments alive the master terrorist hid behind a woman. 

Brennan called this operation a "defining moment" in war against terrorist groups where they "decapitated the head of the snake." 

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, in this May 1, 2011 handout photo.

 

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May 1, 2011

Osama bin Laden Killed, Says Obama


It's been confirmed. We have his body! 

President Barack Obama made a huge announcement tonight that Osama bin Laden is dead at about 11pm EST. The President called for a late-night press conference Sunday night to relay the information.

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Best Water in Rensselaer County!

“Congratulations to the Town of Schodack who now holds the title of County’s best tasting water.  I also want to thank the other municipalities who participated in this event and work day in and day out to ensure a safe water supply to the residents of Rensselaer County,” said County Executive, Kathy Jimino in a statement.
 

Driver flips after a minor accident

Rollover suspect flees

Police are searching for a man who fled after he crashed his car and injured two friends.

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