Andy Gardner

1 week ago | nny360.com | Andy Gardner

MALONE — The infamous 2015 Dannemora prison break coincided with the end of the school year, which led to wide concerns about student safety. It ended up concluding on what was graduation weekend for many local school districts, causing turmoil for ceremony and party plans. Jerry Griffin, who was the Malone Central School District superintendent at the time, recalls its ripple effects on the tail end of the 2014-15 school year and the unforgettable graduation ceremony that took place as a result.

2 weeks ago | mymalonetelegram.com | Andy Gardner

MALONE — The infamous 2015 Dannemora prison break coincided with the end of the school year, which led to wide concerns about student safety. It ended up concluding on what was graduation weekend for many local school districts, causing turmoil for ceremony and party plans. Jerry Griffin, who was the Malone Central School District superintendent at the time, recalls its ripple effects on the tail end of the 2014-15 school year and the unforgettable graduation ceremony that took place as a result.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andy Gardner

May 31—POTSDAM — The Board of Trustees has approved a measure to support the town's annual multi-day Summerfest, which draws thousands to downtown for live entertainment, food, vendors and other attractions. At a meeting May 19, the mayor and board passed a resolution to temporarily suspend a section of local prohibiting open containers of alcohol. This suspension applies specifically to areas and times associated with Summerfest.

3 weeks ago | nny360.com | Andy Gardner

POTSDAM — The Board of Trustees has approved a measure to support the town’s annual multi-day Summerfest, which draws thousands to downtown for live entertainment, food, vendors and other attractions. At a meeting May 19, the mayor and board passed a resolution to temporarily suspend a section of local prohibiting open containers of alcohol. This suspension applies specifically to areas and times associated with Summerfest.

3 weeks ago | nny360.com | Andy Gardner

POTSDAM — The village board has accepted the retirement of its longtime planning director and approved the hiring of a new Department of Public Works employee. At its May 19 meeting, the Board of Trustees accepted the retirement of village Planning and Development Director Fred Hanss, effective June 13. Hanss has served the village for 20 years, during which he secured funding and grants for numerous projects. Most recently, he played a key role in the village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.