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Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Hoosick Falls CSD hosting public forum on cell phone ban
Recently, Hoosick Falls Central School District announced they will be banning cell phones in grades UPK-12 beginning next school year. In light of the announcement, a public forum will be held to review the policy on Wednesday.
3 Massachusetts College Towns Are Among the Best in the Northeast
Any New Englander will tell you that there are many factors contributing to the region's excellent reputation, including the schools and higher education opportunities. New England is home to over 250+ colleges and universities, according to The New England Board of Higher Education and CollegeSimply. But it's not just these institutions which hold appeal to prospective students; it's the towns they're located in. After all, when you're not in the classroom or studying, these communities are where you go to shop, eat, and have fun with friends.
Cohoes could become latest Capital Region city to lower its speed limit
Another Capital Region municipality is considering reducing its speed limit. The idea of lowering a citywide speed limit to 25 mph appears to be gaining favor with elected officials. Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan was preparing to sign legislation to do so Monday. For the past two years, councilors in nearby...
History with Kathryn Sheehan 7/30/24
We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan to dig into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts. The number to call at show time is 800-348-2551. Or email the show at "VoxPop@WAMC.org." Kathryn Sheehan is the Executive Director of the Hart Cluett Museum and the Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian. A native of Troy, NY, Kathy’s career at the museum began as an intern from the Public History Program at SUNY Albany. She is currently working on a publication titled: “Architecture Worth Saving in Rensselaer County Revisited, 50 years Later.”
MCLA Board of Trustees Adds Three New Members
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, Darlene Rodowicz, Yvonne Spicer, and Buffy Lord '98 who was voted to represent the MCLA Alumni Association. All three trustees begin their terms of service this...
North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain Forestland
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue. The initiative is part of Mass Audubon's Forest Climate Resilience Program in conjunction with the Woodlands Partnership...
Troy author, former bank robber Daniel Killion to read at Adirondack Center for Writing on July 31
Saranac Lake, NY— Troy author Daniel Killion will be at Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) on Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. along with co-author Michael Klane to read from his book, “Portrait of a Bank Robber.”. “Portrait of a Bank Robber” is a work of creative nonfiction...
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