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Capital Region BOCES students return after strong showing at national skills competition
ATLANTA (WRGB) — Two students from upstate New York showcased their skills in barbering and network technology over the weekend at the SkillsUSA national competition. Jacob Alaimo and Liam Pierce, recent graduates from Capital Region BOCES’ Albany Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, went to nationals after their success in the statewide competition earlier this year.
Troy youth after school center, the Ark, faces closure after losing state funding
Troy — An after school education center in Troy could be forced to close as soon as this fall, saying their State Grant funding will not be renewed. The Ark, located in North Central Troy, serves 55 families right now, and for the last 10 years, 95 percent of its budget has come from State Grant money. Now, they're being told the funding will stop.
Albany schools offer free summer meals to local youths at eight locations
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Beginning next week, free breakfast and lunch will be available for Albany residents aged 18 and under at eight school locations, according to the City School District of Albany website. Locations, Dates and Times. Albany High School (700 Washington Ave.) July 8-Aug. 20. Breakfast: 8-9...
Duanesburg’s Allison O’Hanlon feeling right at home with Siena
When Allison O'Hanlon played her final high school basketball game, Section II defenses and opposing coaches took a collective sigh of relief. And now it's time for the former Duanesburg High School standout to put her talents on display at the Division I level.
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