Albany County school budget vote results
Check here for the results of school budget, board of education and proposition votes in school districts across Albany County.
'Driving hammered will get you nailed'
Student's anti-DWI design wins billboard contest
Emily Himmelwright has a message about the dangers of drinking and driving —“driving hammered will get you nailed” —and every time motorists drive by the corner of Fermac Street in Colonie, it’s relayed loud and clear.
Region welcomes Obama
President says nanotech key to economic recovery
According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.
Communicate with 'All Dawgs'
Local dog trainer to teach canine body language
The American Veterinary Association estimates about 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and roughly 800,000 of those bites require medical attention. But according to Diane Blackman, a dog trainer for 15 years, some of those could be easily prevented if people know how to read a dog’s body language.
Former afterschool worker slapped with child pornography charges
A 20-year-old Albany man who spent time working at several elementary school afterschool programs and volunteered at the William K. Sanford Library was arrested on child pornography charges on Thursday, May 3.
Event aims to build futures
Construction Career Days link students with job opportunities
Students from schools across the Greater Capital District watched in admiration as skilled tradespeople and professional operators demonstrated their industry knowledge at the 11th annual Capital District Construction Career Days.
Girls take charge
At Shaker Junior High School, a group of girls have spent the school year turning into little leaders, together.
Both sides say Clarksville deal close
As budget vote looms, BC still looking for leverage on two empty buildings
After nearly four months of negotiations, a deal may soon be struck to use Clarksville Elementary School as a substation for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
Mock crash seeks to 'STOP-DWI'
She was lying dead still on the grass. The wind, especially gusty on the afternoon of Friday, April 20, teased hair loose from her ponytail and sunlight streamed through the tree above her, shining a natural spotlight on her blood spattered white t-shirt and denim shorts.
BC school board adopts budget
$88.2M spending plan will challenge the tax cap
The Bethlehem Central school board adopted a spending plan for the 2012-13 school year, which included a levy limit increase of 3.99 percent.
Students give change to make change
The World of Difference club at Shaker High School strives to live up to its name.
Take a seat for Voorheesville students
Dollars for Scholars fundraiser features decorated benches
One local organization has found a way to turn the unique, stylized work of local artists into functional pieces for the home, all while raising money for the education of local students.
S.Col is a 'star' energy saver
The South Colonie Central School District is making strides in energy efficiency and was one of about 200 organizations nationwide to be named an Energy Star Leader by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the end of February.
The morphology of a musical
Academies students create their own original, multi-dimensional production
The Albany Academies’ spring musical is truly like no other. Made by the students for the greater community, every last note, lyric, dance move, photograph, video shot and monologue is original.
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