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Middletown, NY (2009-01-30) Former Middletown, New York Mayor Joseph DeStefano wants his old job back. He had said he was interested in running, but now he will make his intentions official next Thursday.

Patrick's charter school plans met with mixed reviews

Boston, MA (2009-01-30) Governor Deval Patrick's proposals to raise the cap on charter schools in underperforming districts, impose quotas on student demographics and moe a key portion of charter school funding into a budget line item was met with mixed reviews by both advocates and proponents.

As state funds dry up, MCLA to hike fees

North Adams, MA (2009-01-30) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts expects to hike its fees this fall, as it braces for a 16 to 17 percent drop in state funds in fiscal 2010.

Vermont lawmakers might intervene in Va. Wal-Mart

Montpelier, Vt (2009-01-30) Vermont lawmakers are contemplating intervening in a Wal-Mart project in Locust Grove, Va., near a Civil War battle site.

Local Aid Cuts Lead To Jobs Lost

Springfield, MA (2009-01-29) Springfield MA mayor says $4.6 million cut will mean layoffs, but police, fire and teachers are spared.

Utilities Face Storm After Cleanup Problems

Hudson Valley, NY (2009-01-29) Utilities say they're trying to keep ahead of weather problems, but it's getting more expensive.

Adirondack Region Hosts Pilot Program to Enhance Health Care

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-01-29) Pilot program targets primary care to increase reimbursements, provide better preventative care, and enhance recruitment of primary care physicians.

School Sports in NY Look for Savings

Hudson Valley, NY (2009-01-29) A meeting will be held this week to discuss ideas to save NY schools some money in their sports programs.

Williams College endowment suffering

Williamstown, MA (2009-01-29) Williams College officials conservatively estimate that its $1.8 billion endowment has lost roughly 30 percent, or $540 million, since the start of its fiscal year last year.

DeLeo to take reins of Massachusetts House

Boston, MA (2009-01-29) State representative Robert DeLeo of Winthrop has been selected the Speaker of the Massachusetts House.

RPI's president in Europe for summit

Rensselaer, NY (2009-01-29) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's president is participating in a Global Leader's Summit in Europe.

Violent crimes, overall crime down in Monticello

Monticello, NY (2009-01-29) Violent crimes in the Village of Monticello, in New York's Catskills, have declined by 52 percent from 2006 to 2008 and overall index crimes dropped by 27 percent. Police Chief Douglas Solomon chalks that up to the $60,000 in state Operation IMPACT tools funding it has received to clean up the streets.

Vermont Education Board supports spending freeze

Montpelier, Vt (2009-01-29) The Vermont Board of Education is backing Governor James Douglas' proposal to have schools freeze per-pupil spending for fiscal year 2010.

Public Pot Smoking Could Result In Arrest

Springfield, MA (2009-01-28) Local ordinance suggested in response to passage of Massachusetts Question 2

Gillibrand Friend's Contribution to Paterson - Is it Kosher?

Hudson Valley, NY (2009-01-28) A campaign contribution from a friend of NY's newest Senator could become a problem for both Kirstin Gillibrand and the governor who appointed her.

Education Advocates Concerned Regarding Proposed Elimination of Funding to Teacher Centers

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-01-28) Executive Budget Eliminates All Funding for 126 Teacher Centers in New York State.

Cities And Towns Seek Federal Stimulus Funds

West Springfield, MA (2009-01-28) Money sought in Massachusetts for public works projects and for budget balancing

Hudson River Greenway Merger Drawing Fire

Hudson Valley, NY (2009-01-28) New York's governor is getting slammed for some of his cost savings ideas.

Paterson now wants to play plumber

Albany, NY (2009-01-28) New York Governor David Paterson says he has ordered his top aide to stop leaks from the governor's office.

Senator Gillibrand sworn in

Washington, DC (2009-01-28) Kirsten Gillibrand was sworn in Tuesday as New York state's junior U.S. Senator.