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The Buzz
Sage advice
for snowier days
Technically, it’s still
winter. Nevertheless,
the temperature hit 80
degrees on Wednesday.
So we were surprised
Thursday to receive an
email from our insurance
company cautioning us
on how to deal with ice
jams.
The email also had
helpful suggestions on
removing snow from the
rooftop — don’t climb
a ladder under it, use a
snow rake — and keeping
your home warm.
The email arrived on
a day when the temperature was in the 60s. Tips
on barbecue safety would
have been more useful.
No hyphen in email
Email inventor Ray
Tomlinson, the Amsterdam native and
Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute graduate who
died last weekend, was
unassuming about his
breakthrough, although
he insisted on one thing:
that email be written
without a hyphen separating e and mail.
One person who
worked with him recalled
last week that “he fought
against people referring
to email as e-mail with
the hyphen, (and) evangelized on the topic ...”
We were among those
slow to drop the hyphen. The Associated
Press waited nearly four
decades after email came
on the scene to drop it,
which it did five years ago
this month.
SUNY Poly makes
play on math term
SUNY Polytechnic
Institute will call itself
“SUNY Pi” on Monday
in recognition of Pi Day,
March 14. (3.14, get it?)
The school plans to
distribute pizza pies
and educational activities to 150 middle school
students in Schenectady,
Troy and Albany, according to a news release.
Dubbed the “Pi Patrol,”
the vehicle will stop at
Schenectady’s Mont
Pleasant Middle School,
Troy Middle School
and Albany’s William S.
Hackett Middle School
throughout the day.
Lori Van Buren / Times Union
Stephen Tobin is president of Yankee Trails World Travel, a family-owned business in East Greenbush, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Yankee Trails cruising
between the bus and ship
Company celebrates 60 years
with expansion into Florida
By Eric Anderson
East Greenbush
Yankee Trails World Travel still
moves hundreds of state workers
a day by bus between parking lots
and offices.
But it has also developed a
lucrative travel business, featuring buses with leather seats, tray
tables, hardwood floors, Wi-Fi,
power outlets at each seat and flatscreen TVs.
As the family-owned company
prepares to celebrate its 60th
anniversary, it has embarked on a
geographic expansion as well.
Visit The Villages mature adult
community in central Florida, and
you’re likely to see a Yankee Trails
bus moving people to their cruise
ships along the Florida coast.
The company has offered a
similar service for a decade in the
Capital Region.
But Florida sees far more
cruises than northeast ports, thus
the effort to expand.
“The plan is to grow the business down there just like we did
up here,” said Stephen Tobin, the
company’s president.
The Cruise Express, as the trips
are called, takes Capital Region
passengers from Yankee Trails’
headquarters on Third Avenue
Extension in East Greenbush directly to the pier in New York City
or Cape Liberty, N.J., where the
cruise ship is docked. When the
ship returns, the bus is waiting.
The Florida initiative, while not
yet profitable, is growing rapidly.
Last year, the five buses Yankee
Trails uses moved 1,000 passengers. This year the number was
1,800.
But cruises aren’t the only op-
Courtesy Yankee Trails World Travel
Yankee Trails updated its buses with leather seats, power outlets and Wi-Fi.
portunity Yankee Trails sees.
“We offer spring training
(trips) for the baseball teams
down there,” said Jeff Adams, the
company’s director of marketing.
“Midweek is open and the buses
are sitting down there.”
Adams and Tobin see plenty
of room for growth in the cruise
business.
“Eighty percent of Albany area
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Knowing tax breaks and educational expenses
Here is a letter from a reader in
New York:
“There appear to be three ways
to file and get credit for educational expenses: The American
Opportunity Credit, lifetime
learning credit and the standard tuition and fee deductions.
What are the pros and cons and
requirements of each?”
Education tax breaks are important to understand, but they
are hardly simple or straightforward. A lot depends on your
personal situation.
Here are a few guidelines:
First, there are income caps.
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You cannot claim a lifetime learning credit if you earn $65,000 or
more (single filers), or $130,000
or more (joint return). When I’m
using the term “earn,” I’m talking
about “modified adjusted gross
income,” or MAGI. Your MAGI is
your gross income plus any taxexempt interest income. You’ll
find that figure on your Individ-
ual Tax Return Form 1040 (line
38) (or line 22 of Form 1040A).
The American Opportunity
Tax Credit has a slightly higher
income cap: $90,000 for single
filers or $180,000 for joint filers.
Thus, if your earnings qualify
you for the LLC, you also qualify
for the AOC, but you cannot use
both credits for the same student
(nor can you take the tuition
and fees deduction for the same
student). The AOC credit can be
as high as $2,500, and the LLC up
to $2,000. The AOC is a refundable credit; the LLC is not. (If you
don’t normally file a tax return
and you qualify for a refundable
credit, you’ll get a check in the
mail from the U.S. Treasury.)
You can claim both credits on the
same tax return, but not for the
same student.
Second, the expenses you want
to claim for the credit have to be
“qualified education expenses,”
which are generally tuition and
fees “required for the student’s
enrollment or attendance at an
eligible educational institution,”
according to the IRS. The IRS
definition of eligible educational
institution is: “generally any
accredited public, nonprofit, or
proprietary (private) college,
university, vocational school, or
other postsecondary institution.”
The LLC applies to postsecondary education or courses to
improve job skills. The AOC is
limited to four years of postsecondary education.
Third, the student also must
qualify.
The AOC is more restrictive
than the LLC. A student cannot
take advantage of the AOC if:
1. The student had completed
the first four years of postsecondary education as of the beginning
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(residents) have never cruised, Tobin
said. “We believe we are moving the
needle.”
“We’re taking that one extra step to
make it easier for a person to experience a cruise,” Adams added.
Yankee Trails was named Tour
Operator of the Year in 2015 by Norwegian Cruise Lines, an award Tobin
and Adams proudly displayed during a
recent interview.
The growth in the cruise business
comes as Yankee Trails deals with
shifts in the casino business.
“We used to go to Atlantic City every
day,” Tobin said. Now, the company
operates trips once or twice a month.
Yankee Trails runs a full-service
travel agency that books the cruises
and provides the bus transportation.
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It also books shows, concerts and
sporting events. Multi-day trips to such
destinations as Cape Cod and Chicago
also are offered, with prices from $629
per person for a double at the cape
to $1,199 per person for a double in
Chicago.
The company operates a fleet of
about 50 buses and has 100 employees.
Not every trip is solely by bus. For
Costa Rica, the bus takes you to the
plane.
Upcoming shows on the Yankee
Trails schedule include the induction
ceremonies for the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame, to be held at Barclays Center
in Brooklyn, and Coldplay at Gillette
Stadium outside Boston.
Oh, and if you didn’t get to Florida
for spring training, the company has a
full slate of trips to Yankees, Red Sox
and Mets games this summer.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIETICIAN II
32 Hrs. - Fulltime Benefits
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, Pittsfield, MA, is looking to fill a
Dietician II position in our Cancer Center.
Qualifications:
∂ Master of Science degree in Nutrition or other comparable advanced
degree.
∂ Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field.
∂ Completed internship or other approved pathway to academy of
nutrition
and dietetics (and) requirements of eligibility.
∂ Oncology certification preferred.
∂ Registration with and/or eligibility to write the exam for registration
within 6 months; contingent on passing exam.
∂ Current Massachusetts LDN license within 9 months of hire.
∂ Application for Massachusetts License within 1 month of completing
exam or at hire.
∂ 1-2 years previous hospital clinical experience preferred.
Berkshire Health Systems supports Diversity in our workforce. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an
application on our website at www.berkshirehealthsystems.org
and then click on employment.
Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant
GuildCare, an innovative community-based Adult Day Health Care
Program, seeks a full time Certified NursingAssistant to work with a
multidisciplinary team providing services to adults with health care
needs and vision impairments, in its Albany location.
Must be a NYS Certified Nursing Assistant. You’ll assist with personal
care, meals and activities. Experience in assisting the elderly and/or
disabled preferred. Monday to Friday: 8am to 4:00 pm with occasional
Saturday. Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Please send
resume to:
Program Director
GuildCare
2 Clara Barton Drive, Suite 118, Albany, NY 12208
Email: [email protected] or Fax: 518-396-3639
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FT or PT
Exciting oppty to join our growing team of dedicated physical therapy
providers in a private practice. Gen’l outpatient & pool therapy. Competitive salary based on exp. Benefit pkge. Oppty for bonus wages.
Balanced Health Physical Therapy, Gloversville [email protected]
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Orthopedic & Spine Physical Therapy is seeking a full time licensed
physical therapist with management opportunities located in Beautiful
Upstate New York. OSPT is also accepting resumes for part time and
per Diem positions. Our growing practice is located in two state-of-theart facilities in Queensbury and Northern Saratoga County. We offer a
flexible schedule to provide the highest quality of care in an environment that prides itself in working as a team and learning from other
team members. Continuing education benefits, 401k with company
match and profit sharing are among the many benefits offered here.
Check out our Website and send a cover letter and resume to
[email protected] or mail to
3 Hunter Brook Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804
P/T Experienced Dental Receptionist
Prior knowledge of dental terminology required and EagleSoft
exp a plus. Please call Chauvin Gleason Family Dentistry (518) 371-0224
or e-mail your resume to: [email protected].
WE ARE EXPANDING AND LOOKING
FOR ADDITIONAL NURSING STAFF
Assistant Manager for Data Center
Services
EDUCATION SPECIALIST R16-07
The Professional Development Program of the University at Albany’s
Rockefeller College seeks applicants to fill a short-term Education
Specialist position within PDP’s Department of Computer Training
Services. This is a full-time position available on a short-term basis
through October 2016 , contingent on continued funding.
To apply go to http://www.pdp.albany.edu/jobs.cfm.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research
Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an
applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin and veteran or
disability status.
Full Time Days
MON - FRI NO WEEKENDS NO HOLIDAYS
ST. PETER’S AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
Fax resume to: 518-533-3424 or email
resume to [email protected]
EDUCATION
For complete details and application information, please visit:
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68531
The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
*Correct Standardized Exams in April!*
Kelly Services currently has 100 openings for individuals to work starting in April correcting standardized English or Science exams. Some
project require a completed bachelors and some 48 college credits.
Must have minimum of two courses in Science OR English. Official or
Unofficial College Transcript required. Project is located on Broadway in
Menands (bus-accessible)
April 4th-April 22nd-Science Exams or English Exams
COMPLETED BACHELORS DEGREE, TWO Science or English
COURSES required
April 26th-May 17th-Writing Exams
COMPLETED BACHELORS DEGREE, TWO college level ENGLISH
courses required
∂ Monday-Friday--full-time shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Must be able to work all dates.
∂ 11.50/hour weekly pay with direct deposit
∂ Limited part time evening seats available 5:30p.m.-10p.m.
∂ UNOFFICIAL OR OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS ARE
REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Apply now! Email your resume to: [email protected] or Call
518-489-6060 for more information!
Contact Name: Kristen
Mohonasen CSD
Ant. Vac., LTS ELA, Apr.-June 2016. NYS ELA 7-12 certif. req. Salary per
contract. Apply online: www.olasjobs.org/capital or send ltr of interest,
resume, ref. & applic* to Lisa Cutting, Ass’t Supt. Curr/Inst.,
Mohonasen CSD, 2072 Curry Rd., Schenectady, NY 12303, Apply by
3/14/16. *Download applic. at www.mohonasen.org/employment
CONNECTIONS TRAINER (R16-09)
The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at
Albany’s Rockefeller College has an opening for a CONNECTIONS
Trainer within PDP’s Department of Computer Training Services.
Support the deployment and use of NYS proprietary and/or off-the-shelf
computer applications in state, local government, and social service
agencies throughout NYS by delivering technology training.
To apply, go to http://www.pdp.albany.edu/jobs.cfm.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research
Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an
applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin and veteran or
disability status.
Instructional Support Technician
Information Technology Services seeks an experienced and versatile
Instructional Support Technician for its Classroom Technology Support
team on the downtown campus. The position will be located on the
University’s downtown campus; hours are generally Monday through
Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
For complete details and application information, please visit:
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68531
The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (Albany, NY)
Mohonasen CSD
Summer 2016 Principal: 7/5/16-8/13/16, $6,000 NYS SDA Cert. or
SAS req.
Ant. Vac. 16-17 School year:
2 Elem. Ed.(1.0)prob., NYS Elem Ed/Childhood Ed. Gr.1-6 cert. req.
ENL(1.0)prob., NYS ESOL cert. req.
Guid. Couns.(1.0)prob., NYS School Couns. K-12 cert. req.
2 Kdg. Ed.(1.0)prob., NYS Early Child Ed. B-2 cert. req.
Reading/Lit.(1.0)prob., NYS Lit. cert.req.
Soc. St. 7-12(1.0)prob., NYS SS 7-12 cert.req.
SPED(1.0)prob., NYS STWD B-2 or NYS STWD 1-6 cert.req.
Tech(1.0)prob., NYS Tech Ed cert.req.
Teach Ass’t, NYS Level I TA cert. req.
Salary as per contract. Online applic: www.olasjobs.org/capital or send
letter of interest, resume, ref. & applic* to: Lisa M. Cutting, Ass’t. Supt.
Curr/Inst, Mohonasen CSD, 2072 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303.
Apply by 4/1/2016. Download applic at
www.mohonasen.org/employment
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Spanish Teacher - Secondary Level
NYS certification is required.
May be eligible for additional funds under Teachers of Tomorrow
Grant.
Please apply directly to: www.olasjobs.org
Resume deadline 4/1/16
SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICER
Minimum 3 years law enforcement or equivalent experience.
Send resume, letter of interest, reference letters, and completed SCSD
job application (located on our website @ www.schenectady.k12.ny.us)
to: [email protected]
Or mail to:
Human Resources
Schenectady City School District
108 Education Drive
Schenectady, NY 12303
Resume Deadline: 3/20/16
SCSD is an EOE
Admission Information Specialist
The primary function of the Admission Information Specialist is to
manage all correspondence via mail with prospective students. This
individual is responsible for:
• Managing all of the data entry of the inquiries.
• Managing all of the data entry of the applications.
• Completeing audits of the data on a regular basis.
• On occasion the admission specialist will be required to compile
statistical reports.
http://www.sage.edu/human_resources/employment/
Click on Staff Positions to view full job description.
The Assistant Manager for Data Center Services reports directly to the
Manager of Data Center Services, and assists with all of the planning,
management, inventory controls, and procedural needs of the
University at Albany’s multi-tenancy Data Center.
EXAM SCORING PROJECTS!
2-8 WEEK COMMITMENT!
PACU RN - ACLS Preferred
Nursing Assistant -BLS Preferred
Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) has responsibilities for planning,
implementing, managing and supporting the campus telephone and
data networks; server and storage platforms; managing and supporting
all Data Center services.
Design and implementation of advanced & converged Infrastructures.
Proficient with Microsoft Technologies, Backup and Storage, VMware &
SQL Databases. Must be technically strong in Windows Server, PKI, MS
SCCM & MOM, Microsoft Exchange, Lync, SQL, IIS, Citrix, VMWare,
vCloud Suite, vSAN, vCenter SRM, vSphere OM, Horizon FLEX EMC
VNX, VMAX3, VPLEX, CLARiiON, NetApp FLASH FAS EF-Series,
FAS8000, ONTAP OS, SANtricity OS, F5, Cloud Services (UCS), SAAS,
PAAS. Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science & 5 years of work experience required. Must be proficient
in vmware, NetApp FAS270 and FAS960/3070, and CLARiiON CX3-40,
CX3-80, CX4-96, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery concepts and
replication technologies. Must have strong interpersonal & verbal communication skills. Must possess MCSA certification. Mail resume to
Xtream IT People Inc., 50 Colvin Avenue, Suite 206, Albany, NY 12206.
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
M+W US seeks: Tech. Director, Renewable Energy: Req MS in Materials
Sci & Eng & 3 yrs exp lead. & dev. complex tech. initiatives & solutions
to meet client & bus. specs. in the renewable energy industry. Req
approx. 20% domestic and/or intnl travel. Position in Albany, NY. Mail
resumes to Nina Lucas at 1001 Klein Road, Ste. 400, Plano, TX 75074.
EOE
PROFESSIONAL
CONTROL SYSTEMS MANAGER
The Office of Facilities Management at the University at Albany is
seeking to fill the position of Control Systems Manager. This position
provides direction, planning and day-to-day management of the
building automation control systems, energy metering systems, life
safety systems, and associated fiber and IT communication systems
within Facilities Management.
View the entire position announcement at
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68758.
The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.
Schenectady City School District Teacher
Job Fair
Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Paige Elementary School, 104 Elliott Avenue, Schenectady, NY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Association on Aging in New York is seeking a full-time Executive
Director. To apply and for more information, visit www.agingny.org.
No phone calls please. The application deadline is April 1, 2016.
The Association on Aging is an EOE.
SALES
Anticipate vacancies in all areas
Clarkson University’s Schenectady Campus is seeking to fill
the following positions:
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Professional Programs
This position will will work in the Enrollment Management Department
& will focus on implementing the admissions strategy by building relationships, generating leads and participating in on-line and on-campus
recruiting opportunities.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
This position will work primarily in the Business-to-Business environment and build relationships designed to generate enrollment of qualified students in the College’s graduate programs. The individual will
promote the portfolio of graduate program offerings with a particular
focus on Masters in Engineering programs.
Go to www.timesunion.com/jobs for full details. To submit your
application, go to www.clarkson.edu/hr and click “Career Opportunities” on the left hand navigation bar. An equal opportunity
/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages
applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
The Charlton School is a small, clinically focused residential treatment
center and therapeutic school that supports the development of selfregulatory skills for female adolescents grades 9-12. The Clinical Director is responsible for oversight and direct involvement in the planning
and supervision of all clinical services. The Clinical Director provides supervision to therapists, as well as trainings for administrators, teachers
and staff, focusing on topics that increase overall program efficacy and
support our evidenced-based treatment framework. The Clinical Director
reports to and works with the Executive Director on all student screenings and admissions. Minimum of five years experience supervising in a
clinical capacity is preferred. LCSW or equivalent credentials required.
Please forward resume to Alex Capo, Director of Treatment at
[email protected]
www.thecharltonschool.org
Please reply via OLAS that you will attend.
TEACHERS
NYS Certified, experienced to score 3-8 assessments, ELA & Math 7-12
certification a plus. April May 2016, Temp Pos 40+ hrs wk. includes
some weekends. Albany, Kingston, & Endicott locations.
Reply to PO Box 13314 Albany, NY 12212
Apply online at www.edvistas.com
OPTICAL SALES PERSON
Schenectady Eyecare & Eyewear is seeking a full time optical sales
person to join our busy and growing optometric practice. Job description involves greeting patients, working with patients to select eyewear
and other daily office duties as needed. Qualifications include strong
communication skills, a background in optical or retail sales and a willingness to work with a team of professionals. Schenectady Eyecare &
Eyewear is committed to offering comprehensive eye health and vision
services to its patients. Please contact Dr. Pereira if you are the right person for the job at phone 518-374-1882 or [email protected].
FULL TIME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
AUTO MECHANIC NEEDED - COLONIE
Malone Central School District (EO/AAE) is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Large auto fleet excellent wage + benefits including uniforms,
medical, paid sick days, vacation & holidays, 401K plan. Hours 4am12:30pm M-F. Call 518-459-0099 for interview.
∂ Art Teacher (2 positions - Elementary and Secondary)
∂ School Psychologist (anticipated)
Application deadline is April 1, 2016. Appropriate NYS certification is
required. Applications are available on our website:
http://www.malonecsd.org
Jerry Griffin
Malone Central School District
PO Box 847
Malone, NY 12953
518-483-7800 (ext. 1)
CADD Designer: Civil/Transp CADD.
Civil, Highway & Land Development. MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil 3D
and InRoads. Exp w/ NYSDOT, NYSTA and municipal CAD standards.
Resumes: [email protected]
CAR HAULERS WANTED
Diversified Automotive, Inc. is accepting applications for CDL Class A
drivers with minimum one year over the road driving exp.
We offer a full training class to show you everything you need to know
about being a car hauler!
Salaries range between $50,000 and $80,000 per year.
Driver pay is based on loaded miles. Full Benefits package offered for
employees.
Call Randy Beggs (800) 666-9007 x1101 to arrange an interview. Please
apply online at Diversifiedauto.com