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Schumer says raising interest rate unacceptable

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 6:21pm

If congress doesn't act, the interest rate for Stafford loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.

New York’s senior senator, Chuck Schumer says that's unacceptable.

Schumer is pushing for legislation extending the 3.4 percent rate for one year and hopes to make it permanent.

A vote on the issue is scheduled in the house on Friday.

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Local students to take part in nationwide anti-bullying rally

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 4:14pm

HUDSON - On Friday, May 4, students in Hudson will join thousands of others across the country to take a stand against bullying.

The Group Stand4Change.org is organizing a rally to bring attention to the problem of bullying.

For more information on this event or to join the rally  CLICK HERE.

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NY schools can become 'Green Schools'

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 9:00am
NY schools can become 'Green Schools'

Local schools can participate in the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Green School program.

According to the DEC, schools across New York are making a difference in their communities with programs that help recycle, reduce waste, save energy and conserve resources.

The DEC has outlined benefits of becoming a green school:

  • Prepare students to understand and act on the current and future environmental challenges that face all New Yorkers.
  • Model environmental and conservation best management practices in their building and in landscape design and maintenance can reduce costs.
  • Build partnerships with the local community to design and implement projects and programs that will result in a healthier environment and safer school.

The DEC has dedicated a website that details green schools and what they do.

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Winner of first Adirondack Cup to be announced

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 1:35pm
Winner of first Adirondack Cup to be announced

On Thursday, April 19, members from 18 college teams that participated in the Adirondack Cup will come to the Capital Region where the Adirondack Small Cap Fund will name the winner of the first Adirondack Cup. Awards will be presented between 5:30 to 5:45 p.m.

According to a statement, students from 18 colleges across the Northeast participated in a competition managing a hypothetical small cap portfolio of stocks valued at $1 million each.

Team members and faculty advisors from Binghamton University, Clarkson University, Hofstra University, Ithaca College, Siena College, Simon School at Rochester, Skidmore College, St. John Fisher College, St. Lawrence University, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Plattsburgh, Stony Brook University, Union Graduate College, University at Albany, University at Buffalo (with an undergraduate and a graduate team) and Wesleyan University will be in attendance.

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May schedule announced for Adirondack Folk School

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Monday, April 16th, 2012, 2:05pm
May schedule announced for Adirondack Folk School

The May Adirondack Folk School Schedule has been released. All classes will begin at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Below is a list of scheduled classes. Click here for more information on the school.

May

Saturday May 5.

Carve a Loon Nut Bowl with Walt LeClair.  CRN20178.  One day.  $75 + $15 for materials.

This loon will remind you of your first loon sighting, and also serve as a useful bowl for serving nuts. Learn the basics of carving, adding details and shaping the base, then sand and finish your handsome piece. No experience is necessary.

Saturday May 5.

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TVHS welcomes Congressman Chris Gibson

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 11:43am
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Tech Valley High School welcomed Congressman Chris Gibson for a visit on Tuesday.

The congressman stopped by the school to visit classes and to speak with students about their projects ranging from bridge constructions to human rights violations. Gibson also met with Principal Dan Liebert, Capital Region BOCES District Superintendent Charles Dedrick, Questar III District Superintendent James Baldwin, Operating Board Member Robert Gibson...

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Citizens Bank seeks student applicants for scholarship program

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 2:06pm

ALBANY - Applications for the Citizens Bank's TruFit Good Citizen Student Scholarship program are now being accepted.

Last year, the scholarship program awarded a total of $50,000 to college students whose volunteer efforts made a difference in their communities.

This year, 40 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and current college students across the country who have been active in community service.

Applicants are asked to write an essay of no more than 250 words or record a 60-second video summing up their responsibility and leadership skills gained through community service experiences.

The scholarships will be awarded this summer for the 2012-2013 academic year.

The application period ends on Monday, April 30. For full details, rules and to apply CLICK HERE.

 

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