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"Greatest Generation' members to visit Iroquois Middle School

"Greatest Generation' members to visit Iroquois Middle School

 

NISKAYUNA – The ‘Greatest Generation’ members will visit Iriquois Middle School during an annual event on Friday, April 26 . Following is more information:

On Friday, April 26, a group of World War II will visit Iroquois Middle School, an annual event at which the members of the Greatest Generation talk to students about their experiences at war and how it shaped their lives over the next six-plus decades.

The program will begin at 1:15 p.m. at Iroquois, located at 2495 Rosendale Road in Niskayuna.

The veterans will speak to the social studies students of teacher Dennis Frank, until about 2:30 p.m., with student questions to follow. At about 2:50 p.m., the 7th/8th grade choir will be singing and then our students will be interacting one-on-on with our veterans until dismissal at 3:15 p.m.

This Iroquios tradition provides an opportunity for students to learn firsthand from those who lived history. 

Niskayuna Relay For Life Golf Tournament held May 19

Niskayuna Relay For Life Golf Tournament  held May 19

 

NISKAYUNA – Local families and friends are invited to join Niskayuna students Michael Corcoran and David Kosineski for their Golf Tournament to raise money in support of the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life.

The tournament will be held at the at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park from 11:30AM- 7:00 PM

For more information or to get involved, call 518-220-6943 or click here. 

Local woman sheltered in South Boston

NISKAYUNA - Among the thousands of people told to stay in their homes tonight is Niskayuna native, Kristen Jackson.

Kristen lives in South Boston and woke up to the sound of police helicopters and then couldn't turn off the TV.

NewsChannel 13 spoke to her on the phone Friday morning.

She says most of the significant police activity was west of her home, but she was still told to stay inside.

The day of the marathon, she was only blocks away from the explosion.

Formal search for Equine Medical Director begins

Formal search for Equine Medical Director begins

 

SCHENECTADY – A formal search has begun to find a New York State Equine Medical Director.

The New York State Gaming Commission and the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine announced the framework and formal search for an Equine Medical Director to oversee the health and safety of horses at all New York State Thoroughbred and Standardbred racetracks.

A full description of the position can be found here.

 

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Nisky residents to vote on proposed school budget

Nisky residents to vote on proposed school budget

 

NISKAYUNA - Niskayuna residents will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 21 to vote on a $76.3 million budget proposed for next school year.

Voters will also elect three Board of Education members that day.

Voting will take place at Niskayuna High School from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Man already in custody charge with robbing bank

COLONIE - A 31-year-old man, already behind bars in connection with a Niskayuna bank robbery, is now accused of robbing another bank.

Police say Robert Costello robbed the Pioneer Savings Bank on Troy-Schenectady Road.

Police say he robbed the bank on March 16.

Costello was arrested on March 20 after police say he tried to rob the Trustco Bank in Niskayuna.

Police say he stole $1,450, the money has not been recovered.

Driving Range opens April 27 for the 2013 season

Driving Range opens April 27 for the 2013 season

 

NISKAYUNA – It’s about that time of year again, and The Niskayuna Driving Range will be open on April 27.

The driving range will be open on weekdays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, call Town Hall at 386-4526 or The Driving Range at 428-7652.