Throughout New York State, 1,800 soldiers assigned to the 27^th Brigade Combat Team will mobilize Saturday and Sunday for service in support of security operations in Kuwait as well as other Army duties.

Area soldiers from Glenville, Leeds and Gloversville will mobilize. They will train for deployment during post-mobilization training in Camp Shelby, Miss. and members of the brigade are expected to go to Kuwait in April.

The soldiers expect to be on federal active duty for up to 12 months but some soldiers may be released sooner if the Army makes further changes to their mission requirements in Kuwait.

ROTTERDAM - There was an update Thursday on the case against Angelo Rossi.

He is the former owner of Rossi Construction Company in Rotterdam. The State Attorney General's Office accuses Rossi of stealing over $640,000 from three different lenders.

A judge Thursday set bail at $100,000. Rossi posted bail but was ordered to stay in New York State.

ALBANY - At the Arbor Hill branch of the Albany Public Library Wednesday morning they were promoting the possibility of free online tax preparation and electronic filing.

"If I had these instructions in front of me at home, I would be able to do it by myself," said Michael McBride.

The Internal Revenue Service offers 15 different companies willing to help you prepare your federal taxes by computer for free provided you meet certain qualifications.

You have to have an adjusted gross income of less than $57,000.

Most of the private companies have additional conditions you must meet to use their programs for free. They'll be happy to sell you the service otherwise.

A major way these companies can afford to offer some free services is they charge for state returns.