Albany
Hochul relaxes COVID precautionary measures in schools
ALBANY — Two weeks before children start returning to public schools, the state is relaxing COVID-prevention guidelines for their classrooms…. Read more »
Schenectady
COVID infections, hospitalizations stop increasing in Capital Region
ALBANY — COVID activity appeared to be leveling off across the state and in the Capital Region this past week,… Read more »
Albany
NY school mask mandate continues at least 3 more weeks
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday lifted her mask mandate for businesses, effective Thursday, but left it in place… Read more »
Capital Region
Parents, students in local districts speak out against mask mandates
Parents and students in at least two school districts have spoken out against masking mandates this week, with some saying… Read more »
Schenectady
Schenectady city schools begin budget process
SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady City School District has launched an online survey seeking community input as it prepares to begin formulating… Read more »
Schenectady
Schenectady City School District hosting job fair
SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady City School District will host a virtual job fair next month in an effort to fill dozens… Read more »
Amsterdam
15-year-old student arrested, accused of making threats against Amsterdam schools via social media
AMSTERDAM — A 15-year-old Amsterdam schools student was arrested Wednesday, accused of making threats against Amsterdam schools on social media,… Read more »
Capital Region
School districts: Too early to say how 2% tax cap will aid budgets
The tax cap for school districts throughout New York is increasing to 2% but exactly how that will affect local… Read more »
Niskayuna
Niskayuna high, middle schools go remote; Student BOE reps raise concerns
Niskayuna high schoolers and middle schoolers switched to remote learning Friday after the district expected teacher staffing shortages and not… Read more »
Capital Region
COVID continues to surge as schools prepare to reopen
CAPITAL REGION — The number of reported coronavirus cases continued to climb across the state this past weekend, with Albany… Read more »
Capital Region
Local school superintendents receive letters admonishing COVID protocols
Several school superintendents throughout the Capital Region have received anonymous letters condemning district actions surrounding masking guidelines and any vaccine… Read more »
Schenectady County
Schenectady County student wins free tuition under state vaccine incentive program
A Schenectady County student will be able to attend any public college in the state for free after her name… Read more »
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Active Schenectady woman celebrates 102nd birthday this weekend (with one video, six photos)
Schenectady County to appoint full-time public health director
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