Keith J. Christiansen, Guilderland

Timothy J. Albright, Meadowdale

Nellie Goutos, Altamont

Fran Porter, Altamont

“Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide — and rates have increased over the past decade,” says the United States Surgeon General in an advisory on “the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.”

Guilderland zoning Chairman Thomas Remmert said it’s the largest variance request he’s heard since he’s been on the board.

GUILDERLAND — Lou Domanico “was known for his outgoing personality and quirky sense of humor,” his family wrote in a tribute. 

Mr. Domanico was a “great guy,” his cousin, John Domanico, said; he was “always happy and friendly; that was one of his trademarks.”

Mr. Domanico died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. He was 77.

Lyricist Jerome Leiber and composer Michael Stoller together wrote over 70 chart hits. All of the songs in “Smokey Joe’s Café” were written by them, songs that became staples of the 1950s and ’60s.