Hundreds braved the chilly temperatures and brisk winds for the annual ceremony. The city’s holiday tree was lit Thursday night in Civic Plaza. The winners of the scholastic holiday poem contest were announced. And, Santa greeted dozens of youngsters eager to tell him their Christmas wish lists.
State Senators Wednesday filled most of a big gap in the state budget without hurting this year’s local school district budgets, but took a chunk out of next year’s budget in the process.
The Senate approved a $2.7 billion deficit reduction plan that the Assembly had approved in an overnight session that stretched into Wednesday morning.
At its last meeting, the Common Council was set to turn over the deed to the Armory to the YMCA.
However, councilors wanted some additional information and more specific wording added to the resolution.
Current Chamberlain Jim Laboda will take the combined job.
Today, RaiderNet Daily digs in to the district’s controversy over a mascot and logo for the district and its sports teams. For decades, a Native American head and headband with feathers served as the logo. Under pressure from the state and after criticism from some Native Americans, the district changed to a red block “F”. Find out what people are saying inside the school on this issue.
A group of residents, led by Judi Kenefic, has been working behind the scenes for several years to put a new playground in place. Tuesday, the group made its plans public.
The wooden playground built in 1991 is falling apart, Kenefic said. “There’s very few pieces left and what’s there is not safe. Neighbors won’t go there anymore because it’s in disrepair and dirty.”
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