Local equine rescue sanctuary hosts fundraiser

GREENVILLE — Unbridled Sanctuary, a nationally accredited equine rescue facility in Greenville, will open its gates for “Brunch in the Barn: Honoring 21 Years of Sanctuary” on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m.

The not-for-profit group has saved over 500 abused and abandoned horses, donkeys, and mules.

Photos: 9/11 Remembered at Altamont Firehouse

The Altamont Fire Department held a commemoration ceremony on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Ken George hits the century mark

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Asked for his advice on longevity, George said, “I tell everybody you’ve got to keep moving and you’ve got to quit bitching.”

Public hearings begin on Draft State Energy Plan

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The public had its first chance to comment on New York’s Draft State Energy Plan at a hearing on Aug. 19, the first in a series of virtual and in-person hearings.

Barrens Birding Blitz headlines autumn avian activities in the Pine Bush Preserve

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve holds a friendly bird-watching competition every year during the peak of the fall bird migration. Bird watchers, from novice to expert, are invited.

Photo: Beautifying Altamont

For decades, John Sands has donated hanging flower baskets to grace utility poles in Altamont; in the winter, he donates pine sprays. 

Florist tradition continues at Stuyvesant Plaza

GUILDERLAND — Samantha Nass Floral & Event Design will open on Aug. 12 at Stuyvesant Plaza.

The floral pop-up will be located between Simone’s Kitchen and Union Hall Supply Co.

Photos: Flower Power at the Guilderland library

The Literary Garden at the Guilderland Public Library was in full bloom on Saturday with music, crafts, a guided book hike, and a scavenger hunt. The Flower Festival celebrated the library’s summer reading program, which followed a “Color Our World” theme set by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for libraries across the nation. The IMLS is facing defunding and closure because of an executive order from the Trump administration calling for its elimination, which is being challenged in court.

Photos: Punkintown Fair

Children enjoyed slides and sweets at the annual fair raising funds for the New Salem Volunter Fire Department.