Local elections: What’s on your ballot?

ALBANY COUNTY — Countywide, residents will cast their votes in several elections.

For Albany County Court judge, William T. Little is running unopposed on the Democratic and Working Families party lines.

For State Supreme Court justice in the 3rd Judicial District, residents can vote for up to three of three candidates: Keven R. Bryant, Laura M. Jordan, and David M. Gandin — all running on the Democratic and Working Families party lines.

Opinion

We become what we behold — the power of monuments

“Where inequalities and injustices exist, monuments often perpetuate them.”

Sports

Photos: Dutch Tennis Hits Well At Individual Sectionals

On Tuesday morning, Oct. 19, the Guilderland Dutch tennis team fielded two doubles teams and had two singles at the Section 2 individual sectionals held at Central Park tennis courts in Schenectady.

Regional

Week LXXXV: County officials urge vaccination as COVID cases remain high

The infection rate in Albany County is five times higher now than it was a year ago, said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy. “It’s alarming going into the winter season,” he said. McCoy said he was making a plea, reluctant to issue executive orders. But, if numbers continue to rise, he said on Monday, “There’s measures I will take.”

New Scotland

At the door, it’s local issues; online, it’s another story: Can the New Scotland GOP win with the culture war?

The Facebook page of the Town of New Scotland Republican Committee shared a post on Jan. 6 from Republican Congressional candidate Liz Joy that called the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol “very peaceful & kind.” Joy wrote that “Everyone there was law abiding,” and sought to blame the day’s violence on left-wing activists.

Hilltowns

Rensselaerville: Deputy Supervisor Rauf uncontested in bid for highway super post

Rensselaerville Deputy Supervisor Jason Rauf, a Republican, is running for highway superintendent in an uncontested race. He will replace superintendent Randy Bates, who is not seeking re-election.