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SUNY receives $500,000 grant to boost FAFSA applications
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--LAST YEAR IN NEW YORK OVER $220 MILLIOn IN PELL GRANTS WERE LEFT UNCLAIMED. The State University of New York or SUNY IS DETERMINED TO NOT LET ANY AID GO UNUSED. THIS WEEK SUNY CHANCELLOR JOHN KING ANNOUNCED $500,000 FROM ECMC, A HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION, TO...
Meet Shaker High School’s New LaFollette Hall Principal
On July 8, 2024, the North Colonie Board of Education appointed the new LaFollette Hall Principal for Shaker High School. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Nikki Newidomy to the North Colonie Central School District. Ms. Newidomy is originally from Oswego, NY, but she recently relocated to the Capital Region...
Clark Art holding weekly summer art drop-ins for all ages
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Clark Art in Williamstown is holding weekly summer art drop-ins free to the public and for any age. This year Clark Art says they are holding summer classes that engages with the exhibition of “Fragile Beauty”. This week’s activity featured a collaborative mural led by...
Duo Wanted For Armed Carjacking Targeting Woman In Albany
The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Albany near Alexander and Clinton streets. Albany Police said the victim told officers she was sitting in her vehicle when two men approached, one appearing to hold a handgun, and demanded her car. She complied and the suspects fled...
New food pantry opens in Mont Pleasant Monday
A new food pantry is opening in Mont Pleasant on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1040 Pearl Street. The Daily Bread Food Pantry will celebrate its opening with a cookout at the church.
Best Selling Author to Speak at Ventfort Hall
LENOX, Mass. — Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author, Victoria Christopher Murray, co-author of "The Personal Librarian," is coming to Ventfort Hall on Tuesday, July 30 at 3 pm. Sarah Morgan, sister of JP Morgan, commissioned the building of Ventfort Hall in Lenox in 1891. Murray will disclose parallels...
Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging Stations
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town. During its meeting earlier this month, Green Committee member Tony Pagliarulo gave a presentation by Connecticut solar energy company Earthlight Technologies. "We have...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
Storm system developing this weekend to smack New England coast with whipping winds, gnarly waves
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the evolution of an upper-level low off the mid-Atlantic, which is expected to approach the coast of New England during the early workweek, increasing the chances of unpleasant beach weather.
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
Wildfire smoke could be visible in Massachusetts during weekend
BOSTON - It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.If you were outdoors Thursday night, you likely noticed a big change in the feel of the air. Humidity levels dropped big time yesterday and the airmass overhead will remain quite dry and comfy right through this weekend.Wildfire smoke could be visibleFriday will be a sparkling day with nearly wall to wall sunshine. However, you may notice a bit of a hue or touch of haze in the air in some locations. This is our...
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Short Story Discussion: The Choc-Ice Woman by Mary Costello
On Thursday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m., the David M. Hunt Library will host a discussion of Mary Costello's short story "The Choc-Ice Woman" with Dathalinn O'Dea. Costello's second book and first novel, Academy Street, won the Irish Novel of the Year award.
Weekend Outlook: Circus, Festivals, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, circus, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Time: Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. The town's free second annual Summer Festival returns this Saturday. The event will feature live music, kids' entertainment, including magic shows,...
Springfield Mayor Sarno responds to chaotic Thursday afternoon
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - During Thursday’s police through Springfield, Mayor Sarno told us he was listening to police scanners the whole time following along. He commended the work done by the city’s police officers, however, between that arrest and the shooting where a 16-year-old is charged, he’s concerned for public safety.
1 person seriously injured in Chicopee crash
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Memorial Drive in Chicopee was partially shut down for a serious car crash overnight. Chicopee Police responded to the scene around midnight. When our crews arrived, the car involved appeared to have sustained serious damage, as well as officers blocking off a portion of the road.
DANCE REVIEW: Momix at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Moses Pendleton has been making dances and performance pieces for more than 50 years. He was very good at it when he started, coming out of Dartmouth College in 1971 as a co-founder of the dance company Pilobolus (pilobolus is a kind of fungi), and he has gotten better and better at it over the years. This week his company, Momix, is at Jacob’s Pillow, presenting an eclectic survey of the company’s work over the last 20 or more years. If you look closely at the 16 pieces on the program, you can arguably see some of the arc of Pendleton’s artistic vision. And, as his biography states, over the arc of that career, Pendleton’s artistic vision has focused on “illusionistic choreography.”
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