Pedestrian killed crossing Thruway
GUILDERLAND — Mariah M. Surgick, 18, of Schenectady, was killed in the early morning hours of May 13 when she attempted to cross the Thruway on foot and was struck by a tractor-trailer, according to...
View ArticleCustomers complain Apropos is too slow with gowns, owner says no
A business owned by town official Sindi Saita is raising the hackles of a number of its customers, who say that the dresses sometimes come in too late for alteration.
View ArticleSecond hearing brings no decision on solar, board hears concerns from neighbors
In Knox, a proposed solar array was debated again at a second public hearing held by the town’s planning board, with many against it due to concerns about construction, the viewshed, and wildlife.
View ArticleNew harvest: New Scotland gets ready for solar farms
New Scotland is proposing a law that would govern commercial-scale solar farms, which haven’t yet been allowed in town.
View ArticleState will have to meet $27M threshold for towns to receive funds for Stella
Towns and even school districts are vying for reimbursement for recent storm damage from the federal government.
View ArticleDispose of drugs properly
Disposing of prescription drugs properly — all pharmacies should have drug-collection receptacles — would keep some people from addiction and would also help the environment. Currently, water tainted...
View ArticleAltamont Enterprise May 18, 1917
GERMAN CAMP NEARBYFederal Government Looking Over Land in Towns of Berne, Coeymans and Westerlo for Farm for Interned Germans — May Raise Food Stuffs for Mobilization Camp.
View ArticleOrchid Tree Yoga is rooted in community
Guilderland Center’s yoga studio is aiming to appeal to the whole community and bring in people who might not normally try the practice.
View ArticleLucas is born
Lucas Adam Scott Slingerland was born at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany on Friday, May 5, 2017, at 12:48 p.m.He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and measured 20.5 inches.His proud parents are Shawn...
View ArticleFilkins recognized for volunteer work
Betty Filkins, of Westerlo, was recently recognized as a New York State Woman of Distinction.
View ArticleUpcoming BOCES head says providing services to schools is more important than...
Anita Murphy, the upcoming district superintendent for the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, said that her arrival comes at important time for the program, where schools with...
View ArticlePhotos: Six in the Sixth
The Voorheesville Blackbirds faced Ichabod Crane in the Class B quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon in Valatie. The sixth-seeded Blackbirds upset the third-seed Riders 6-4 to play Saturday in Johnstown...
View ArticleSlingerlands fire leaves county legislator without a home
A fire at a historic Slingerlands house, has left its residents, Albany County Legislator William Reinhardt and his family, without a home. Lightning from Thursday night’s thunderstorm is expected to...
View ArticlePhotos: Barn fire in Voorheesville
A barn fire billowed smoke beneath the Helderberg escarpment Saturday afternoon.
View ArticleSacca charged with reckless endangerment
GUILDERLAND — A young man from Loudonville led police on a car chase as he tried to flee and then parked his car and fled on foot, police say.Grant M. Sacca, 19, of 17 Hawthorne Court, was arrested by...
View ArticleThree injured in Westerlo house fire
A fire in Westerlo which lasted over 12 hours on Monday left a home demolished. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
View ArticleMillions at play for Guilderland development
GUILDERLAND — It’s been an “extremely busy year” for the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency, said Chief Executive Officer Donald Csaposs.
View ArticleSchool board members allege electioneering by and for Horan
GUILDERLAND — School officials are calling foul on campaign tactics for the district’s newest elected board member, Timothy Horan — but the results of the vote will likely still stand, according to the...
View ArticlePhotos: Birds get Clipped
The run for a title for the Voorheesville Blackbirds ended Saturday afternoon in the Class B sectional semifinal in Johnstown. The Blackbirds lost to Albany Academy, 5 to 0, without one hit. It was a...
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