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Woerner Supports Eliminating Outside Income for Legislators

MECHANICVILLE DECEMBER 1- At a Town Hall meeting Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner said that she supported eliminating all outside income for members of the New York State legislature. Woerner spoke at the Community Center on Tuesday night. She also supported pension forfeiture for all members of the legislature who commit felonies . At present only members who were elected after 2011 would lose their pennons if convicted of a felony. Lastly she supports eliminating LLC loopholes for large anonymous donors.

Read the entire article in the Dec. 10th edition.

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The Express Newspaper December 10, 2015

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Sandra M. “Sah” Dickson – 45

 

MECHANICVILLE – Sandra M. “Sah” Dickson, 45, of Bennington Ave., died Saturday, Dec. 5th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after being stricken at home, while decorating for the Christmas season. Death was attributed to natural causes.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at All Saints of the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the All Saints on the Hudson Church, Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, Sah’s family would like remembrances given to one’s favorite animal shelter in loving memory of Sandra “Sah” Dickson.

To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

 

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Wilbur O. Root – 93

MECHANICVILLE - Wilbur O. Root, 93, of Hemstreet Park, died Friday morning, Dec. 4th at his home, following an extended illness.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday evening at 7 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours at the Church Monday from 4-7 PM. Burial with military honors will be Tuesday at 10 AM at the Saratoga National Cemetery.Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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James T. “Rip” Morocco – 68

MECHANICVILE – James T. “Rip” Morocco, 66, of Fourth Ave., died Tuesday, Dec. 1st at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany after being stricken on Thanksgiving Day,

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 AM at DeVito-Salvadore funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 in memory of James “Rip” Morocco. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Doris Retell Marsh – 72

MECHANICVILLE – Doris Retell Marsh, 72, of Willow Glen, died Wed, Dec. 2nd at home, following an extended illness.A Graveside Burial will be held on Saturday at 1 PM at Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke. There are no calling hours.Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Sartoga in memory of Doris Retell Marsh.Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville. To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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GlobalFoundries for Sale? – by Harold Wessell

MALTA AND STILLWATER, November 24 – A slump in its all important oil income has Abu Dhabi's investment arm reviewing state-owned companies: In particular, it is rumored, it may take up the slack by selling all or part of Global Foundries, best known in this area for its vast and spreading Fab 8 complex in Malta -- and already with plans forming to expand yet again in the near future.

Read the entire article in the Dec. 3rd issue.