Opinion

From the editor: The three branches of our government are meant to provide checks and balances

We are pained not just because of rising costs but by what feels like an irrational betrayal. Why would we, as a nation, want to harm an ally at great cost to our own citizens?

Guilderland

SRO ‘opens eyes’ — and minds — with viral videos

While he takes his work seriously — protecting students he cares about — Sean Ralston said, “If I’m always serious, serious, serious, they’re not going to approach me.”

Sports

Photos: Blackbirds Earn A Trip To State Semifinals

Last Wednesday, March 12, the Voorheesville Blackbirds started their quest towards the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s state final four.

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Regional

Governor sounds alarm on need for vaccination against measles

In 2024, New York state had just 15 cases of measles, Hochul said. “But nationwide, we’re seeing very concerning trends — 350 measles cases around the country,” she went on. “Eighty-one percent right now are part of an outbreak in West Texas and of those … three-quarters are unvaccinated.”

New Scotland

Atlas Copco pauses Voorheesville expansion

“We have felt some effects from the new administration down in Washington,” Albany County development chief Kevin O’Connor said during a March 4 meeting of the county’s IDA. 

Hilltowns

County demands $18K from Knox for road salt

Albany County is alleging that the town of Knox used $18,000 worth of road salt without permission and is demanding compensation. Knox Supervisor Russ Pokorny told The Enterprise the town will likely challenge the valuation. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Letters to the Editor

“Hello Dolly!” offers something for everyone!

Sharon Breisch, New Scotland

Learn about early Dutch vernacular architecture in the Upper Hudson Valley

Judy Kimes, Publicist, New Scotland Historical Association

Revival concert will fill you with hope

Nancy Frueh, East Berne

We can take SRO Ralston’s viral videos to the next level

Christine Duffy, Guilderland

An open, transparent, and representative government needs to be restored in Berne

Joel Willsey, East Berne

Ukrainians, our friends and neighbors, should not be deported

Kristin Casey, Altamont

Columns

A Glimpse of Guilderland History

Mary Ellen Johnson

The route to Schoharie went from foot path to plank road to paved highway

Old Men of the Mountain

John R. Williams

Sharing stories, good and bad, of GPS adventures

So Swears the New Scot

Jesse S. Sommer

The Devil We Know

Field Notes

Dennis Sullivan

Answering ‘Why do I write?’ means exploring deep dimensions of being