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Schumer says raising interest rate unacceptable

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 6:21pm

If congress doesn't act, the interest rate for Stafford loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.

New York’s senior senator, Chuck Schumer says that's unacceptable.

Schumer is pushing for legislation extending the 3.4 percent rate for one year and hopes to make it permanent.

A vote on the issue is scheduled in the house on Friday.

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Local students to take part in nationwide anti-bullying rally

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 4:14pm

HUDSON - On Friday, May 4, students in Hudson will join thousands of others across the country to take a stand against bullying.

The Group Stand4Change.org is organizing a rally to bring attention to the problem of bullying.

For more information on this event or to join the rally  CLICK HERE.

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Construction Career Day

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 3:03pm

GLENMONT - On April 25-26, high school students from around the region will take part in the 11th Annual Capital District Construction Career Day, a two day hands on event designed to introduce youth to the many opportunities available in the construction industry.

The event will be attended my professionals from over 30 local companies, state agencies, and labor organizations.

The construction industry is on the rebound in New York State, and the Governor has recogized the importance of investing in New York's infrastructure which will put people back to work.

The event will be at Tri-Cities Laborers Training Facility in Glenmont.

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Garage Sale and BBQ

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 2:21pm

GUILDERLAND - On Saturday, April 28, a garage sale and BBQ will be held to support the Butterfly house and Organic Gardens programs at Farnsworth Middle School.

Half Chicken dinners are $9.50 and 1/4 chicken dinners are $8.50.

Orders must be placed with Mrs. Tubbs before April 20. Please Email.

Donations being accepted for garage sale.

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5th Annual Tag sale

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 2:21pm

GUILDERLAND - The Guilderland High School class of 2015 is holding a Tag Sale on Saturday, April 21, from 7:30a-2p.

They are also accepting donations on April 20.

The sale and drop off are at the Guilderland High LGI room.

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Charges dropped against teacher who bit student

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 9:45am

The charges against an Albany County teacher accused of biting a student are being dropped.

A judge has agreed to dismiss charges against Michael Guerette, 50,  as long as he doesn't get into any more legal trouble.

Guerette taught fifth grade in Voorheesville.

Police say he was arm wrestling with a student when a girl reached in front of him to help the boy win the match. That's when police say Guerette bit her.

He remains on paid administrative leave at the school while his case is reviewed internally.

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Pine Bush to celebrate Earth Week

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Monday, April 16th, 2012, 1:42pm

GUILDERLAND - Students at Pine Bush Elementary School will be learning how to reduce school lunch waste. They will also plant trees and collect plastic bags to recycle. 

The receipts for recovery continues till May 31st. All money collected from the bottle and can drive will go to a local school that was affected by Hurrican Irene.

Earth Week is April 27th- May 4th.

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