Highland school officials talk security
Should school staff be trained in how to disarm a shooter? Could schools be made more secure? “We have to look at reality; we live in a terrifying world,” said one resident.
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Onteora forum on school safety is March 7
Moved by the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida where 17 people died at the hands of teenager, the Onteora Central School District will hold a Community Forum on safety at district schools at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in the Middle/High School auditorium at the Boiceville campus.
Central Hudson: More than 70,000 affected by storm
A Central Hudson spokesperson on Friday said remote areas may be without power for several days. “It’s one of the most severe storms to have hit our service area. It’s in the top 10 in the last 50 years.”
Police seek help identifying body of young woman found in Dutchess County creek
State Police are seeking information to help identify the body of a young woman found Tuesday, Feb. 27 in a
Kingston man plans to challenge Cahill for Democratic nod in 103rd Assembly district
Abe Uchitelle of Kingston today announced his candidacy for the 103rd Assembly district. He hopes to wrest the Democratic nomination from the hands of 11-term incumbent Kevin Cahill.
Water temperatures critical to DEP plan to fix gates on Shandaken Tunnel
The Shandaken Tunnel, which carries water from the Schoharie Reservoir in Greene County and pours into the Esopus Creek, will be closed for March and April.
Catskill man wins $1m with Powerball ticket
The Hudson Valley seems to be lucky of late. Two weeks after a local woman hit the Win-for-Life jackpot at a Modena Stewart’s, a Catskill man won $1 million with a Powerball ticket.
Police: Woodstock man threatened school violence
Police said the suspect posted a threatening message on social media about initiating school violence, though he didn’t specify a particular school.
Saugerties officials discuss arming teachers at safety forum
When the Saugerties police chief suggested teachers carry guns, attendees applauded. But the high school principal doesn’t support the idea.
New Paltz students will participate in nationwide walkout March 14 to protest gun violence
A generation that has grown up with mass shootings as a regular occurrence says enough is enough.