April 9, 2013

Wealthy welfare mom' out of prison after 7 months


Posted: Apr 09, 2013 2:23 PM EDT


Angela Lopez July 12, 2012 Mug ShotAngela Lopez July 12, 2012 Mug Shot
COLONIE, N.Y. - The "wealthy welfare mom" was sentenced to 2 to 6 years after admitting that she stole $95,000 in public welfare benefits, yet after only seven-months behind bars, Angela Lopez is once again a free woman.
According to the State Department of Corrections, the brazenly unapologetic mother of six from Colonie was paroled in February.
Lopez pleaded guilty to stealing tax payer dollars in food stamps and benefits over a four year period, all while working a nursing job, living in an upscale neighborhood and driving a Lincoln Navigator.
So the NEWS CENTER's Anya Tucker wanted to know: Why is she out so soon?
The Corrections Department says Lopez entered a special boot camp for non-violent criminals. Once successfully completed, those prisoners - including inmates like Lopez - are eligible for early release.
They say that participants in the so-called "shock program" are much less likely to re-offend.

April 8, 2013

News in a Nutshell

Headlines that caught my eye

  • Ex-UK Prime Minister Thatcher dies 
  • 'Mickey Mouse Club' original Annette Funicello dies 
  • 3 charged in connection to Facebook sneaker sale robberies 
  • Why a Fox News reporter faces jail time in the Aurora shooting caseFox News reporter Jana Winter says she prefers prison time to giving up her sources. 
  • NASA May Be Towing An Asteroid to a Planet Near You 
  • Nassau woman charged with arson at her home 
  • Road work to close part of Route 9J

The Iron Lady dies after stroke


Ex-UK Prime Minister Thatcher dies
Margaret Thatcher, the UK's only female prime minister, has died at the age of 87 following a stroke. As reaction pours in from around the world, it is announced that she will have a ceremonial funeral with military honours at St Paul's Cathedral in London.



Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died at the age of 87 following a stroke

BBC NEWS Baroness Thatcher

East Schodack fire company claims $9,300 theft

East Schodack fire company claims $9,300 theft by auxiliary
Posted at: 04/04/2013 11:47 AM | Updated at: 04/04/2013 6:10 PM
By: John McLoughlin

EAST SCHODACK – The volunteer fire company claims it is the victim of a $9,300 theft, by their own ladies auxiliary.
What makes this story really shocking, the woman they are accusing of stealing the $9,300 on behalf of the auxiliary not only had been a member of that ladies group, she also had been an active firefighter. And in fact, she had been Fireman of the Year four times. 

April 6, 2013

Instagram, FB and Twitter, oh my!

Clearly, when it comes to social media, a little guidance goes a long way.
I found this article on The Blog on HUFF Post.

When my kids were young - not that long ago, when the email and chatrooms were still new - I remember being afraid that there were monsters reading their chats and stalking them with only the worst of bad intentions.

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April 5, 2013

The Anchor relocates


The Anchor Food Pantry and Thrift Shop is moving from The Trinity Lutheran Church to their new home at  34 Boltwood Avenue in Castleton as of May 2nd, 2013

Their new location is behind The Riverside Center for Rehabilitation (formerly Resurrection Nursing Home) in the building previously used by the Maple Hill Pre-School. 

The Anchor's phone number will remain the same at 732-4120