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Downsized Bolton school construction project proposed
BOLTON LANDING | The third time may be a charm for the Bolton Central School community — or at least that’s what school administrators are hoping. more
Woman approaching, videotaping children prompts action from school officials, police
NORTH CREEK | A woman who has been approaching children and taking photos and videos of them recently around Johnsburg Central School — as well as in stores in other area communities — has prompted officials of the school to cancel after-school... more
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County social services eyes armed guards
ELIZABETHTOWN | Child Protective Services in Essex County might gain armed guards. more
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City school board extends superintendent contract
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City School Board of Education has extended Superintendent Jay Lebrun’s contract through 2022. more
Open classrooms being closed at Ti
TICONDEROGA | When open classrooms were all the rage 40 years ago, they were believed to create a learning dynamic through sharing and interaction. more
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Armed officers now on duty in Bolton, Lake George schools
QUEENSBURY | Students attending schools in Bolton and Lake George saw uniformed and armed school resource officers (SROs) patrolling the hallways when they returned to classes this week. more
County, state assess cost of armed guards
ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County lawmakers discussed tentative steps to add School Resource Officers (SROs) in all 11 school districts in Essex County. more
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Armed teachers? State stakeholders blast controversial concept
PLATTSBURGH | As students prepare to return to their classrooms this fall, school districts across the region are working with counties to determine how to fund armed school resource officers. more
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City school district approves armed guards
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City School District Board of Education (BOE) last week unanimously approved a proposal to hire two armed guards to protect students and surveil the school. more
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Vermont no. 1 in illegal northern border crossings
MONTPELIER | Vermont leads all other U.S. states in illegal crossings along the Canada/U.S. border, U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan said during an August 15 WCAX-TV interview. more
GOP failing to improve election security
There’s no question Vladimir Putin’s Russia wants to see America’s democracy disintegrate into chaos. more
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City school district poised to hire armed guards
PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City School District (PCSD) is moving ahead with a proposal to hire two armed resource guards next month in an effort to bolster student safety. more
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Upgrades sought for Lake George’s schools, athletic facilities
LAKE GEORGE | A $5.3 million project to renovate elementary and high school buildings and improve athletic facilities of the Lake George School District is now under consideration by district officials. more
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After Fair Haven: State issues school safety grants
FAIR HAVEN | More than 250 Vermont schools have applied for funding to make security upgrades to their facilities. more
In wake of attempted cyber attacks, officials spar over safeguards
LAKE GEORGE | Controversy over compensation for the Town of Lake George’s computer consultant erupted at the July 9 town board meeting, leading to town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson’s declaration... more
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Stefanik outlines proposals to counter Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Democrats introduced a package of bills last week designed to combat Russian election meddling. more
Guns and the governor
Perhaps the reason for the deletion of pro-gun posts from the Gov. Scott’s Facebook page is that he’s embarrassed for being duped into signing the most worthless and unenforceable gun laws ever to see the light of day... more
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Area school officials discuss hiring armed officers
LAKE GEORGE | The idea of stationing armed police officers in area schools gained momentum recently as dozens of area school leaders met with local law enforcement officials to discuss school safety. more
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Scott’s office responds to critics of gun control
The Scott administration is responding to a backlash from gun rights groups amid a wave of gun-control initiatives advancing at the Statehouse following the mass school shooting last month in Parkland, Fla. more
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Otter Valley principal reassures parents
BRANDON | James Avery, principal of Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, provided comfort and thoughtful words to the OVUHS community last week in the wake of the Florida school violence. more
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