BC’s tax cap challenge succeeds
Record turnout for landmark vote, 63 percent approve of budget
Voters in the Bethlehem Central School District approved a 2012-13 school year budget today by a margin of 4,035 votes to 2,405 votes.
Albany County school budget vote results
Check here for the results of school budget, board of education and proposition votes in school districts across Albany County.
Few speak up on eve of vote
BC’s school budget one of few to challenge tax cap
After weeks of debate between Bethlehem Central school officials, parents and students regarding the 2012-13 school year budget, the final public hearing on the spending plan before the May 15 vote saw sparse attendance.
'Driving hammered will get you nailed'
Student's anti-DWI design wins billboard contest
Emily Himmelwright has a message about the dangers of drinking and driving —“driving hammered will get you nailed” —and every time motorists drive by the corner of Fermac Street in Colonie, it’s relayed loud and clear.
Region welcomes Obama
President says nanotech key to economic recovery
According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.
Communicate with 'All Dawgs'
Local dog trainer to teach canine body language
The American Veterinary Association estimates about 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and roughly 800,000 of those bites require medical attention. But according to Diane Blackman, a dog trainer for 15 years, some of those could be easily prevented if people know how to read a dog’s body language.
Bethlehem unions reach contract agreement
Teachers, principals groups still must ratify deals, savings said to total $2.7 million
Contract negotiations between the Bethlehem Central Teacher’s Association, the Bethlehem Principal’s Association and the school district have come to a close.
BC, teachers in negotiations
Last deal included three years worth of concessions
Representatives of the Bethlehem Central Teacher’s Association and the school district are renegotiating a contract agreement to replace the one set to expire in June.
Both sides say Clarksville deal close
As budget vote looms, BC still looking for leverage on two empty buildings
After nearly four months of negotiations, a deal may soon be struck to use Clarksville Elementary School as a substation for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
Mock crash seeks to 'STOP-DWI'
She was lying dead still on the grass. The wind, especially gusty on the afternoon of Friday, April 20, teased hair loose from her ponytail and sunlight streamed through the tree above her, shining a natural spotlight on her blood spattered white t-shirt and denim shorts.
BC school board adopts budget
$88.2M spending plan will challenge the tax cap
The Bethlehem Central school board adopted a spending plan for the 2012-13 school year, which included a levy limit increase of 3.99 percent.
Parents frustrated with BC’s budget situation
Gifted programs, teachers, librarians would be cut to meet tax cap
After its latest meeting on Wednesday, March 28, the Bethlehem Central school board released the last of the budget cuts proposed by the district for the 2012-2013 school year. This final round focused on instructional programs and technology throughout all of the district’s seven schools.
Take a seat for Voorheesville students
Dollars for Scholars fundraiser features decorated benches
One local organization has found a way to turn the unique, stylized work of local artists into functional pieces for the home, all while raising money for the education of local students.
Book looks back at New Scotland
Current, former residents contribute stories
History books may help future generations learn the facts about the past, but memories are much more personal for some New Scotland residents.
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