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Lawmakers calling on State to explore options to keep Troy after school center open
Troy — Lawmakers are now calling on the State to explore options to keep The Ark in Troy open. Ark officials told CBS6 last month that 95 percent of their budget over the years has come from a State Grant, but were just told that they will not be receiving those funds moving forward. They say if they don't get financial support, they won't be able to provide services in September, and will be forced to close.
Hochul launches listening tour on school cell phone ban
Guilderland (NEWS10) — Governor Kathy Hochul kicked off her statewide listening tour at Guilderland High School, meeting with superintendents from Guilderland, Albany, and Schoharie, as well as local teachers and union leaders. During the session, Hochul highlighted a concerning trend: “72% of teachers across the nation reported that cellphones are a major distraction for students in their classrooms.”
Morris Catholic Kennedy Brown Receives Division I Hoops Offer from Siena College Saints
Morris Catholic High School (N.J.) combo guard Kennedy Brown has earned an offer from Division I Siena College Saints Women’s basketball program, today she wrote on X. Additionally, the Jersey Gemz 5-foot-8 rising junior talent holds offers from D-1 Manhattan, Coppin State and Furman University, per her X account.
Maria College Extends President Ortale’s Contract Through 2030
Maria College’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a contract extension for President Lynn Ortale, Ph.D., securing her leadership through 2030. Dr. Ortale, who became the College’s sixth president in July 2022, began her extended term on July 1. Outgoing Board Chair Mary Jo LaPosta noted that Dr....
University at Albany Lists 6 Greater Olean Area Grads
The following six individuals from the Greater Olean area are among the more than 4,650 students celebrated during the University at Albany's recent 180th commencement festivities: Morgan Davis of Allegany, master of science in curriculum development & instructional technology; Alexander Jodush of Olean, master of international affairs in international affairs; Brianna Painter of Olean, master of science in curriculum development & instructional technology; Keelan Seneca of Salamanca, bachelor of arts in communication; Grace Sherburne of Olean, master of regional planning in urban and regional planning, and Sarah Stolberg of Cuba, master of science in curriculum development & instructional technology. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Goff 6th Grade and New Student Orientation – August 28
Howard L. Goff Middle School will be hosting a 6th Grade and New Student Orientation on Wednesday, August 28 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This event is for students only. During Student Orientation, administrators and staff will review important information about middle school, and students will receive their class schedules, guided tours of the school and practice opening their lockers.
GIFFEN SUMMER PROGRAM CANCELLED 7/16 & 7/17
The Giffen site of our elementary summer school program dismissed at 2 p.m. Monday due to an issue with the school’s air conditioning system. There will be no summer school at our Giffen site on Tuesday, July 16, or Wednesday, July 17, as we work to repair the system during the extreme heat.
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