We urge that committee meetings remain open. The process is meant to involve the public. How would closed meetings further that end?

The approval comes after years of legal wrangling over the project.

GUILDERLAND — A long-in-the-making proposal for 46 residential units near the town’s center is looking more like a reality after the Guilderland Planning Board’s April 26 meeting.

Pyramid is proposing to build a 163,000-square-foot Costco with an 18-pump gas station, parking for 770 vehicles, and eight electric-vehicle charging stations.

Meredith Osta has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable people.

She began her career working in child welfare at Schenectady County Children and Family Services. Now, she is working at the other end of the age spectrum, helping elderly residents to stay in their homes.

Local educators and students were honored Tuesday, April 25, by the Capital District YMCA.

The 24th annual event was held at the Appel Inn in Altamont.

The Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road is hosting the annual Lupine Fest on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.