Angels helped Bette Cowley to her beloved home to die
Dory Jalbert , Coventry, Rhode Island
View Article‘Calico and Tin Horns’ is first in a series of Anti-Rent War programs
Dawn Jordan, secretary, Helderberg Hilltowns Association and Hilltown Regional Historic Summit
View ArticleSchool and library budgets sail through
GUILDERLAND — Waiting to hear that every school and library proposition passed easily, and knowing all candidates were guaranteed seats, a score of leaders and candidates relaxed as they gathered in...
View ArticleTrio wishing to preserve historic paths in the Pine Bush Preserve are too...
GUILDERLAND — “I have always enjoyed traveling on old roads. I’m sort of an old-road nut,” said Steven Rider, a retired middle-school science teacher who has lived in Guilderland for over 40 years.
View ArticleDramatic drop in sale price for three warehouses
The warehouses that sold for $2.9 million this year are appraised at $6.7 million and were purchased a decade ago for $18.6 million.
View ArticleState tells public: Stop the lanternfly invasion
The spotted lanternfly is the latest invasive species in New York.The state’s departments of Environmental Conservation and Agriculture and Market have started a campaign to encourage New Yorkers to...
View ArticleCounty planning board spurns proposed Knox biz district
The Albany County Planning Board determined the proposed Knox business district was incompatible with the town’s zoning and character, and suggested the comprehensive plan first be reviewed.
View ArticleKnox townsfolk will gather to build playground in July
Knox residents will be able to help build a new playground at the town park this July.
View ArticleWesterlo pursues $35K green grant
The Westerlo Town Board appointed several new town officials, including a sustainability planner to the zoning board who is guiding the town in applying for a state grant.
View ArticlePalmer sticks with Equinox because it helped him find the right path
The Rotary Club of Albany held its 34th Annual Youth Recognition Awards this week to honor youth who otherwise may not be celebrated by the community.
View ArticleModern farming: Benefitting from science and technology, same old risk
BERNE – Nick Tommell is a bit of a farming anomaly.There’s the traditional, he grew up on a farm; the not-so traditional, he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance; and, the anomaly, he started his...
View ArticleIn V’ville: No contest
No candidate or proposition was turned away as residents of the Voorheesville Central School District approved budgets for both the public library and school district.
View ArticleJohnsonville man, 28, charged for sexually assaulting teen
A Johnsonville man is in jail after being charged with sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a minor, only after, police say, the mother of the 15-year-old victim found disturbing texts messages...
View ArticleEcology and history can walk side-by-side on Pine Bush roads
Wouldn’t it be possible for the Pine Bush Commission to mark off sections of these trails, with signs to educate people about their history?
View ArticleFree AC or fans for those who need it
Three million dollars are available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious health issues that are aggravated by extreme heat purchase an air-conditioner. People may apply now for cooling assistance...
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