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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. How NY's 'broken' property tax system creates winners and losers (timesunion.com) — Albany homeowners are at the center of a sweeping look at New York's "broken" property tax system, which often leaves similar houses paying very different tax bills. The story explains how infrequent reassessments, local practices, and costly grievance battles affect residents from Albany to small towns like Ephratah, and what proposed state legislation could mean for future reassessment cycles.
2. Back-to-school season prompts reminder of student legal rights on IEPs, bullying, records (cbs6albany.com) — Families in Albany are being reminded of key legal protections for students as the new school year begins, especially around IEPs, 504 plans, bullying, and discipline. A local attorney explains how to advocate for appropriate services, ensure schools investigate bullying — including cyberbullying — and exercise your right to review your child's educational records within a reasonable timeframe.
3. Colonie stops Albany with strong defense on opening night (dailygazette.com) — Albany High's football team opened its season on the road in Colonie, where the Falcons were held to two scores in a 14–6 loss to the Wolf Pack. Strong defense, a key fumble return, and steady passing from Colonie's veteran quarterback defined the game, as Albany looks to regroup for the rest of its schedule.
4. Selkirk woman arrested again after 911 hangup (dailygazette.com) — Albany County authorities say a Selkirk woman was jailed after a 911 hangup led Bethlehem police to discover she'd missed a prior court date. Her case stems from alleged thefts at Walmart on Route 9W and Market 32 stores in Albany and Glenmont, plus a high-speed chase through Bethlehem that brought in Albany County Sheriff's deputies and State Police.
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