Local school district takes stand against new tests

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 1:54pm

AVERILL PARK - The Averill Park School District is taking a stand against the new state-wide, standardized tests.

The school board has voted for a resolution aimed at the state as well as Congress and the Obama administration.

It's calling on policymakers to reduce the over-reliance on standardized tests as the only barometer of student achievement.

The district says budget cuts limit its ability to implement new programs, including the common core standards.

It says the tests also have a negative impact on student learning time.

Today is the last day of the testing statewide.

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Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 5:23pm

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Congressman announces Watershed Advisory Group

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 11:13am

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Chris Gibson (R, Kinderhook) has announced the creation of a Watershed Advisory Group to work on issues related to the New York City Watershed.

The WAG will bring together residents, state and local officials, farmers, small business owners and others to gather feedback and identify solutions.

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Early morning fire tears through Rensselaer County home

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Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 10:56am

SCHAGHTICOKE – An early morning fire has destroyed a Rensselaer County home.

Firefighters say the blaze broke out on Hayes Road around 2 a.m. Thursday.

No injuries have been reported. No one was home at the time.

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Cops: Bogus bank investigators in Albany area scam

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Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 9:44am

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Police in the Albany area are warning about a scam involving men who pose as bank investigators and convince people to withdraw thousands of dollars from their accounts.

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JDRF walk held

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 1:37pm

ALBANY – On Sunday, May 5, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be held at the UAlbany campus.

The JDRF raises money to help those affected with Type-1 diabetes.

For more information, or to donate, CLICK HERE.

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National prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 11:05am

ALBANY – On Saturday, April 27, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10-2p.m. The event provides and opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs at local drop-off sites.

Unused or expired medication can present a threat to public health and safety, as well as the environment.

National Drug Take Back Day is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Approximately 250 drop-off sites in communities across New York State will be open to accept prescription drugs for disposal.

To locate designated drop-off sites across the state, CLICK HERE.

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