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Nasty, noisy dump next to public school is unsafe
It is disturbing how negligent the state government is at protecting Rensselaer and East Greenbush residents from Waste Connections’ Dunn construction and demolition debris and who-knows-what-else dump that borders the Rensselaer public school campus. The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation, with the silent complicity of the governor, attorney general,...
Local Students Attempt to Solve Upstate New York Controversy [WATCH]
We may only be six weeks into the fall semester, but a group of college students at the University at Albany have already had to answer the most difficult question they'll be asked all year. That question is, of course, where does Upstate New York start?. These were their answers.
Chatham joins other districts in trying to close bus driver gap
As the school year wraps up, many districts will now be focused on actively recruiting bus drivers for the 2024-2025 school year. School districts across our area, like the Chatham Central School District, are facing a shortage of bus drivers and bus attendants. The district hosted several job fairs this...
Congratulations, BCHS Class of 2024!
On Thursday, June 27, a class of 344 students from Bethlehem Central High School received diplomas at a commencement ceremony held at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. It was a joyous event for the members of the class of 2024, their families, friends, teachers, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Education.
Hudson Valley Community College president is fired by Board of Trustees amid harassment claim
The president of Hudson Valley Community College in Troy has been removed following an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint against him. The college’s Board of Trustees voted to terminate its contract with Roger Ramsammy Tuesday night. He was placed on leave May 15th following a Human Resources complaint filed against him. Ramsammy, a native of Trinidad, had led HVCC since July 2018. Board Chair Neil Kelleher says the college cannot share specific details of the complaint due to ongoing personnel and legal matters, but "the Board wishes to send a strong message that Hudson Valley does not tolerate inappropriate behavior by any or toward any member of the college community."
News and events - 6/28/24
Watch graduation on Sunday – Albany High School Class of 2024 graduation happens at noon Sunday at MVP Arena in downtown Albany. If you're not a grad or guest attending in person, you can still watch a livestream of the ceremony here. Senior Reflections 2024 – Throughout the week...
90th Commencement Exercises to be streamed live at 3p on Thursday
The 90th Commencement Exercises for Bethlehem Central High School will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 3 p.m. at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. The ceremony will also be livestreamed in cooperation with the arena. The livestream will be hosted on the BCSD Events Channel on YouTube and...
BKW grads learn the meaning of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
HILLTOWNS — Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s 2024 graduation ceremony was full of quotes — not from long-dead authors whose works are now seldom read — but from sources nearer speakers’ own lives as they imparted their well-earned wisdom to the graduating class at The Egg, in Albany. “I’m...
Photos: Goff Field Day
Howard L. Goff Middle School hosted Field Day on Tuesday for students in grades 6-8. Students participated in a variety of sports, games and activities throughout the day including soccer, dodgeball, archery, lawn games, and slip and slide kickball. Special thanks to the Goff Physical Education teachers Greg Jette, Tyler...
Bryant and Stratton College unveils new bachelor's in nursing amid healthcare gaps
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Closing even more gaps in the healthcare field, the Bryant and Stratton College launched their nursing bachelor's degree program Thursday morning. As colleges around the state announce closures, the local school is expanding with hopes of filling those gaps in healthcare education. The program offers...
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