January 18, 2021

Gwen Wright

Schodack woman seeks Democratic support to run for Rensselaer County executive

TROY – Republican Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin opened his 2021 re-election effort with a financial shock and awe of $238,000 in campaign funds as county Democrats ponder endorsing  Gwen Wright as their candidate.



Lana Ortiz Photography/Courtesy of Gwen Wright




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January 16, 2021

State Police confirm ID’s in Schodack double murder suicide
14 January 2021
 
NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
 Major R. Christopher West
 Troop G Commander






PRESS RELEASE

State Police confirm the identities of the deceased in the January 13th double murder suicide that occurred in the town of Schodack.

Preliminary investigation has determined that 14-year-old Jasleen Kaur and 55-year-old Manjeet Kaur, both of Castleton on the Hudson, died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a domestic incident that occurred at their residence at approximately 9:30 p.m. last evening. The shooter, who is identified as 57-year-old Bhupinder Singh, also a resident of the home, was located deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. All three of the deceased were located inside the home.

A fourth resident, 40-year-old Rashpal Kaur, sustained a gunshot wound to the arm, but was able to flee the residence. She is being treated at Albany Medical Center, her wounds are non-life-threatening.

This investigation has been carried out in conjunction with Schodack Police Department and the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office. State police would also like to thank Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, Village of Nassau Police Department, Nassau Ambulance, Castleton Volunteer Ambulance, Mohawk Ambulance, and W.F. Bruen Rescue Squad for their assistance.

The investigation continues, updates will be posted to the newsroom.

Winds of Change

Wind power bringing hundreds of jobs to Port of Albany
Jerry Gretzinger & WNYT Staff Created: January 14, 2021 07:51 PM


New details are being released about the wind power plant coming to the Port of Albany.

It's a plan NewsChannel 13 told you was in the works more than a year ago.

Gov. Cuomo made the big announcement Wednesday.

Some of the people who helped to make this a reality met at the port Thursday to share their thoughts.

It's a project they've been working on for three years, and it's going to the first plant of its kind in the United States.

Learn about the hundreds of jobs this is expected to create by watching the video of Jerry Gretzinger's story.

January 9, 2021

Good Bye Alex

Alex Trebek's final "Jeopardy!" episode ends with sentimental tribute
JANUARY 8, 2021 / 11:39 PM / AP
 More than two months after Alex Trebek's death, fans of "Jeopardy!" finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on November 8.


The 90-second montage, set to Hugh Jackman singing the Peter Allen song "Once Before I Go," is a lighthearted and laughter-filled remembrance showing Trebek's changing look through his 36 years as host, with moustache and without, with black hair and with grey, with suits from several decades. 


January 8, 2021

Five New COVID Cases Reported to East Greenbush CSD


Five New COVID Cases Reported to East Greenbush CSD
https://egcsd.org/2021/01/15/four-new-covid-cases-january-15/

Jan 7, 2021 | Columbia, District, Goff, Green Meadow

The East Greenbush Central School District was notified today that four students and one employee have tested positive for COVID-19.

Those with questions are advised to call the county health department directly at 518-270-2655 or contact the district’s COVID-19 Coordinator at Columbia High School at 518-207-2180.

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January 3, 2021

Girl Scout Gold Award Project

 Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Madison Slovak

Woodlawn Cemetery

Route 203, Valatie NY

GPS Coordinates = Latitude 42.4239, Longitude = 73.66801




My Project was the restoration of three Headstones in Woodlawn Cemetery for the safety, beautification and sustainability of the cemetery for generations to come.

My project will allow the caretakers to properly maintain and take care of the headstones for the safety of family and loved ones.

January 2, 2021

CPL's Board of Trustees is currently seeking trustees

CPL's Board of Trustees is currently seeking trustees to fill two vacancies on the Board. The Board is responsible for guiding funds, policies, and strategic planning for the library. The Board meets monthly; the total time commitment for Trustees is approximately two to three hours per month.
To learn more about what it means to serve on our Board of Trustees, please attend the next Board meeting (via Zoom) on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m.
(email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for meeting connection information) or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org to let us know you're interested.

Mistaken Treatment

West Virginia health officials mistakenly gave 42 people Regeneron IV Covid treatment instead of vaccine shot
Will Feuer@WILLFOIA


Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images
Dozens of people in West Virginia were mistakenly given Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody treatment instead of the Moderna vaccine, the West Virginia National Guard announced Thursday.

The state’s National Guard said 42 people received the treatment, which is given intravenously, at a vaccination clinic staffed by the Boone County Health Department. The National Guard said it learned of the error on Wednesday.

Everyone who received the antibody treatment instead of the vaccine, which is given via a shot in the arm, have been contacted, Julie Miller, an administrator for the Boone County Health Department, told CNBC by email. She added that “we do not believe there is any risk of harm.”
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