Students' data now for sale
Students' data now for sale Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 4:16 pm, Thursday, June 6,...
View ArticleLetter: Obama's actions are like Nixon's
Letter: Obama's actions are like Nixon's Lloyd Constantine, in his commentary "Talk about a nonstory; Obama isn't Nixonian," May 26, fails to discuss the actual reasons why this comparison is being...
View ArticleEditorial: Still time to save the lake
Editorial: Still time to save the lake THE ISSUE:A grass-roots campaign is trying to stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in Lake George.THE STAKES:Protect the lake, or lose it forever. So here...
View ArticleFarmworkers are already protected
Farmworkers are already protected Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 5:21 pm, Friday, June...
View ArticleAlbany should tally up its parking spaces
Albany should tally up its parking spaces Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 5:22 pm,...
View ArticleIs American education on a bad track?
Is American education on a bad track? Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 5:22 pm, Friday,...
View ArticleNew York should bet on a better gaming plan
New York should bet on a better gaming plan Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:05 pm,...
View ArticleMusic faculty cuts hit the wrong key
Music faculty cuts hit the wrong key Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:05 pm, Saturday,...
View ArticleLetter: Ultimate responsibility rested with dog owner
Letter: Ultimate responsibility rested with dog owner Although the death of the Siberian husky named Lois (as reported in "Trooper's error deadly for Lois," June 6) is a tragedy, let's not forget the...
View ArticleLetter: Women's Equality Act offers protection of law
Letter: Women's Equality Act offers protection of law I was disheartened by the small attendance at the Women's Equality Act rally Tuesday and even more disappointed by the coverage in the Times Union...
View ArticleEditorial: A radical position, indeed
Editorial: A radical position, indeed THE ISSUE:State Senate Republicans show every sign of blocking a bill to protect New York women's right to an abortion. THE STAKES:This isn't democracy, it's...
View ArticleLetter: Placing baby up for adoption a better option
Letter: Placing baby up for adoption a better option Anne Davis in her letter ("Cuomo's equality agenda does create clarity," June 1) indicates clarity is "desperately" needed in New York's laws to...
View ArticleLetter: Add 'pulse ox' test for babies to wish list
Letter: Add 'pulse ox' test for babies to wish list The editorial, "An end-of-session agenda," June 2, left a big bill for small hearts off the list that our legislators should finish before they...
View ArticleOur graduates deserve their moment in the sun
Our graduates deserve their moment in the sun Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:06 pm,...
View ArticleLetter: Protections already exist for farmers
Letter: Protections already exist for farmers Was it with full stomachs of New York-produced food the Assembly passed the Farm Workers Fair Labor Practices Act? Talk about biting the hand that feeds...
View ArticleDowd: Nothing 'lite' about surveillance
Dowd: Nothing 'lite' about surveillance The acid that corroded George W. Bush's presidency was fear — spreading it and succumbing to it.You could see the fear in his eyes, the fear that froze him in...
View ArticleSeiler: What's a coalition good for?
Seiler: What's a coalition good for? Just after the state Senate's Majority Coalition was formed in December, I used this space to compare the alliance of the Independent Democratic Conference and the...
View ArticleLetter: Board must be held accountable
Letter: Board must be held accountable In a long-awaited statement on Duanesburg Central School's website, Superintendent Christine Crowley gives a reasonable-sounding explanation for the cancellation...
View ArticleLetter: Try consolidating administration
Letter: Try consolidating administration Once again, with regard to the Albany City School District, the Yiddish word "chutzpah" ("brazen nerve" or "audacity") comes to mind. After I and a majority of...
View ArticleLetter: Put moratorium on unfunded mandates
Letter: Put moratorium on unfunded mandates It's the end of the legislative session in Albany. That often means schools and local governments should brace for costly new unfunded state...
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