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Stefanik: Green New Deal will lead to ‘massive tax hike’
Motorcycle races, family activities slated for LG Winter Carnival this weekend
By Pete DeMola EDITOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) isn’t a fan of the Green New Deal, the resolution introduced by progressive lawmakers last week to combat climate change. The 14-page declaration drafted by Rep. Alexandria OcasioCortez (D-Bronx) and Sen. Edward J. Markey, Democrat of Massachusetts, aims to eliminate addition carbon emissions by 2030. Ocasio-Cortez has proposed increasing the marginal tax rate on income above $10 million to 70 percent to support the sweeping initiative. “This is a pie in the sky massive tax hike and a massive government expansion,” Stefanik told The Sun on Friday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had no intention of bringing the measure to the floor for a vote in its current form, reported the New York Times. While Pelosi has created a select committee on climate change, she categorized the Green New Deal as a “suggestion,” Politico reported. “It will be one of several or maybe many suggestions that we receive,” Pelosi said. “The green dream or whatever they call it, nobody knows what it is, but they’re for it right?” The progressive wing of the party led by Ocasio-Cortez defended the resolution as a necessary starting point for a broader discussion on climate change. A UN report released last October says “urgent and unprecedented” actions are needed within a dozen years to keep temperatures from rising. » Stefanik Cont. on pg. 2
By Thom Randall STA FF W RITER
LAKE GEORGE | People from all over northeastern New York and beyond are expected to enjoy an array of family-oriented activities this weekend at the third installment of the 2019 Lake George Winter Carnival. Substantial crowds attended the first two weekly editions of this year’s popular winter fest — and this coming weekend the attendance should be just as large, considering the forecast of relatively mild weather, event organizers said.
Motorcycle and ATV ice racing will headline the carnival on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. Alongside this high-octane action will be activities for all ages, whether it’s watching a canine talent show, singing at an “open mic” session, gathering around a bonfire on the beach or gazing at fireworks. The ice races feature dozens of motorcycles or ATVs churning up clouds of ice shards as they careen around a course at breakneck speeds. The motorcycles charge around the course at up to 80 miles per hour, according to
Joe Angelo, one of the officers of Electric City Riders — which has held the ice races on Lake George for decades. The variety of children’s activities is vast this year, featuring pony rides, face painting and indoor craft sessions — all held both Saturday and Sunday. All ages will enjoy Saturday’s ATV poker run, chowder cook-off, evening fireworks, open mic session, and ice diving exercises. Also on Feb. 16 are tiedyeing of T-shirts in snow, and making s’mores or sipping hot chocolate beside open fires on Shepard Park Beach. » LG carnival Cont. on pg. 3
Kicking up a cloud of ice shards, a competitor in the motorcycle ice races held annually at Lake George Winter Carnival careens around a corner of the course atop the lake. For decades, the Electric City Riders have sponsored this crowd-pleasing sport at the winter carnival, which provides a variety of contests, attractions and activities each weekend in February. Photo by Tim Weatherwax/One Shot Photography
Strategies of surviving a school attack explained to WCS staff Prevention approaches also discussed By Thom Randall STA FF W RITER
Narrating a video depicting a mass shooting incident are Warren County Undersheriff Sean Lamouree and sheriff ’s investigator Jeff Gildersleeve. The two gave a presentation Jan. 25 to about 100 faculty and staff members of Warrensburg Central School on what actions to take during a school attack and how to reduce the likelihood of one. Courtesy photo
WARRENSBURG | Exhibiting a grim expression, Warren County Undersheriff Shawn Lamouree looked toward dozens of faculty and staff members gathered in the cafeteria at Warrensburg High School. “As a last resort, if your life is at risk, whether you’re alone or working together as a group, fight — act with aggression,” he said.
Lamouree’s advice was a portion of a “RunHide-Fight” strategy to use in an active shooter incident or similar attack detailed to about 100 employees of Warrensburg Central School District in a recent training session. The program is intended to maximize school security and minimize potential loss of life. The teachers were instructed to figure out how to get their students out of a building and exit quickly, he said. If safe egress isn’t possible, instructors should lock and barricade doors, then find a place to hide with their students, turning out lights, silencing cellphones and concealing everyone the best as possible. » Surviving attack Cont. on pg. 3
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