SOUTH COLONIE- "The old axiom no news is good news, I guess we're living with that right now," said Tim Kremer, Executive Director of the New York State School Boards Association.

No news, Kremer said, meaning no outcries or big rallies against proposed school budget votes slated for tomorrow. A far cry from last year, when the property tax cap went into effect, leading to lay-offs, program cuts and school closures.

"There have been cuts and such, but slowly we're creeping back. Last year we got state aid, this year we get additional state aid of a billion dollars," he said.

But the increase wasn't enough for South Colonie schools, which is putting a budget before voters that exceeds the cap. The tax levy increase of 4.98% closes an eight-million-dollar gap, reduces spending and combines modified sports. It also cuts 90-95 positions.

NISKAYUNA -- As best she can tell, Sara Compoli came within about 20 feet of death or serious injury.

Compoli was driving on Balltown Rd. last Monday when a car heading eastbound on Baker Ave. flew through the intersection without stopping, she said. It turned out the stop sign was missing.

"I could have been T-boned," she said. "My car could have flipped over."

Compoli called the police and met with an officer. It was unclear what happened to the sign, but police notified the town highway department of the need to replace it, Detective Sgt. Dan McManus said.

One week later, the sign still had not been replaced. A frustrated Compoli contacted NewsChannel 13.

"I am just amazed and disheartened that they can't put a stop sign up sooner than one week," she said. "My fear is that someone could be killed here."