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Guilderland high school Fall sports sign-up under way
Posted on Wed, May 28th, 2008
Guilderland High School students interested in participating in school athletics can now sign up for the 2008-2009 fall season. Fall sports include: cross country, field hockey, football, girls... More

State Archives sponsors Student Research Awards
Posted on Wed, May 28th, 2008
To encourage students to use historical records, the New York State Archives, a program of the State Education Department, is sponsoring the 18th annual Student Research Awards. The 2008 contest... More

Voorheesville sixth-graders to give concert
Posted on Wed, May 28th, 2008
The Voorheesville sixth-grade concert will be held on Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at the Voorheesville Junior/Senior high school. All are invited to attend. ... More

Voorheesville High school set for vocal concert
Posted on Wed, May 28th, 2008
The Voorheesville high school vocal concert will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at the high school.  All are invited to attend. ... More

Stage 700 gears up for play: ‘The Boy Friend’ heads to Bethlehem stage this week
Posted on Tue, March 25th, 2008
Bethlehem’s auditorium has been transformed into the French Riviera this week by the Stage 700 acting troupe. Starting on Thursday, March 27, students will give a four-night performance of Sandy... More

Voorheesville schools kick butts: District first in Albany County to pass new tobacco policy
Posted on Mon, March 24th, 2008
Voorheesville Central School District is dedicated to kicking butts. Becoming the first school in Albany County to pass a new, more comprehensive tobacco policy, district officials said they take the... More

Wizards bring magic to Mohon: Basketball fundraiser to feature fancy footwork
Posted on Mon, March 24th, 2008
Last summer, Mohonasen Athletic Director Joseph Scalise started looking into ways the district could raise money for a new scoreboard at the football field. He decided on a basketball game that... More

Longtime North Colonie Board Member to Step Down: Remainder of term to be filled in May election
Posted on Mon, March 24th, 2008
Citing health reasons, North Colonie Board of Education member David P. Rosenthal issued a letter announcing that he will leave his position effective Friday, April 4. Last elected to the board in... More

Charity game raises thousands for sick RCS teacher
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
As middle school teacher Colin Poole underwent his latest round of chemotherapy, nearly 1,000 people packed the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School gymnasium Friday night, Jan. 18, to raise money for... More

St Thomas school to raffle car, Disney trip
Posted on Sat, February 2nd, 2008
St. Thomas the Apostle School in Delmar will give away a fully loaded 2007 Ford Fusion SEL as the grand prize in its second raffle to benefit the school and its programs. First prize is a trip to... More

When role models fail
Posted on Fri, February 1st, 2008
So where have all the good role models gone? From athletes taking steroids, to elected officials lying, to the most popular teenage television star, it’s hard to trust that the posters of celebrities... More

How to get scholarship money for college
Posted on Fri, February 1st, 2008
One of the biggest challenges college-bound seniors face is figuring out how to pay for school. Applying for scholarships should be one of the first steps in their search. However, scholarship myths... More

Track over to see the Model Trains
Posted on Wed, January 16th, 2008
The popular model trains will run through Jan. 21 at the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Volunteers from Upstate Train Associates will... More

Hectic Holidays?
Posted on Thu, October 25th, 2007
Do you hear that groaning? While it could be the result of parents eating way too much of their kids’ Halloween candy, it's more likely the realization that two big holidays are right around the... More

Prevent Holiday Fires
Posted on Thu, October 25th, 2007
Frosty weather, flickering candles and glittering decorations create holiday ambiance. They also account for thousands of personal tragedies each year. Home fires increase significantly between... More

Eat your fruits and veggies
Posted on Wed, June 13th, 2007
Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are an essential party of a healthy diet. The trouble is that most people do not eat enough to meet the recommended guidelines. The Produce for Better Health... More

Get MADD--National effort under way to eliminate drunk driving
Posted on Tue, February 27th, 2007
Despite a more than 40 percent decline in alcohol-related traffic fatalities since Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) was founded in 1980, the threat still remains. Every year, nearly 13,000 people... More