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Duanesburg Voters to Decide on School Budget and Bus Proposition on May 21
On May 21, voters in the Duanesburg school district will vote on a proposed budget of $19,443,000 for the 2024-25 academic year. This budget, up by 2.41% from last year, aims to keep all current academic programs, extracurricular activities, and sports. It also supports the district's goal to provide adequate resources for students with different needs. The proposal suggests a tax levy increase of 2.70%, just below the district's 2.71% cap.
Heads Up, Niskayuna and Schenectady Residents: Triathlon to Alter Traffic This Saturday
The Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run Triathlon will occur on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. The event includes biking, kayaking, and running, starting and ending at Aqueduct Park in Niskayuna. The course will cover Aqueduct Road/Van Vranken Avenue and the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Path for biking and running, with kayaking along the Mohawk River.
Boosting Local Culture: Schenectady County Allocates $120K in Grants to Over 60 Events
The Schenectady County Legislature has approved a resolution to distribute $120,000 in grants to over 60 local organizations. This funding comes from the county's hotel and motel occupancy tax. It supports various activities such as historic education, and the performing, visual, and literary arts, along with tourism-related programs. This is part of the Schenectady County Legislature Arts & Culture Grant program.
Major Boost for Schenectady: New $41 Million Aquatic Center Set for Downtown by 2027
The Schenectady County Legislature has approved a partnership with SUNY Schenectady County Community College and the Capital Region Aquatic Center to build a new aquatic facility in downtown Schenectady. Planned for over a decade, construction is set to start in 2025 and finish in 2027. The project will cost an estimated $41 million, with $21.5 million already secured from federal, state, and private sources.
🚧 Update on NY 159 Utility Work: Lane Closures Scheduled in Rotterdam
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Local residents and commuters should note that utility work is set to take place on NY 159, affecting both directions between Williams St and Martin St in Rotterdam. This planned work will result in alternating lane closures commencing on Monday, May 13th, 2024, and is expected to conclude on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. These closures are scheduled for Monday through Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM each day. Motorists are advised to anticipate potential delays and plan their travel accordingly. All lanes will be open outside of these specified work hours, ensuring minimal overnight impact on traffic flow.
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