"George Jefferson" dies at 74

 Sherman Hemsley Dead: 'The Jeffersons' Actor Dies At 74 

The Philadelphia born and raised sitcom actor was also an accomplished singer, recording the 1989 single "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" and releasing his R&B album, "Dance," in 1992.

Before becoming a household name, Hemsley served in the Air Force for four years -- dropping out of high school to do so -- before going on to work for the post office for eight 

years. 

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He made Honky funny! 

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Death Penalty for Penn State

Corrective and punitive measures against Penn State.

NCAA Hits Penn State With $60 Million Fine, Postseason Ban, Loss Of Scholarships And Wins

On Monday, Emmert presided over a press conference in Indianapolis and revealed sanctions, including a hefty fine, a postseason ban, and loss of scholarships and previous wins.

"Football will never again be placed ahead of educating, nurturing and protecting young people," Emmert said during a press conference that lasted approximately 45 minutes.

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Is nothing safe?
Catherine Sager

When did it happen that a night out - anywhere - begins with the question  "is it safe?"

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Did we dodge a bullet?

Griffin, Dollar Tree Close on Land Sale

The New England Tradeport property set to be developed into Dollar Tree's regional distribution warehouse officially changed hands, allowing for the beginning of construction on Stone Road.

• By Julian McKinley

   

Griffin Land recently announced the closing of a sale on a 93-acre property located in the New England Tradeport for the price of $7 million, CNN reports. The plot of mostly-agricultural land to be developed into Dollar Tree's one-million-square-foot distribution center.

News release

News release for immediate release

July 19, 2012

Contact: Linda Underwood 257-0096

Schodack Democrats Hold Summer Food Drive July 28

Schodack Democrats are holding their summer food drive on Saturday, July 28 to help fill the shelves of The Anchor Food Pantry in the Village of Castleton. Summer is a particularly hard time for families. Children are out of school and have no access to school breakfast and lunch programs which so many families depend on, so please give generously.

Our Summer 2012 Food Drive will take place in the areas of Sunset Hills, Doelner, Byers and Golf Estates, Brookview, Schuurman, Sunset, Western and Stony Point roads. Residents who live in these areas received a flyer on Saturday, July 21. Food donations should be put in a bag or box with the flyer attached and placed where it is visible from the road. Pick up is on Saturday, July 28 starting at 10 a.m. Donations can also be dropped off that morning at the Peter Andrews VFW Hall on Scott Ave., Castleton.

Please remember we can not accept food with an expired use-by date.

Thank you for helping your neighbors in need!