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Last Friday, the day before Christmas Eve, Crossgates Mall was packed with last-minute shoppers and holiday revelers.

Christmas commentary
Traditions define evolving self



"Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

— Margaret Mead, American anthropologist

Two Guilderland arrests for prostitution this fall have made us realize it’s not just someone else’s problem — it’s ours, too.

Editorial"Feeling good, good, good, good"

The great hall at Lynnwood Elementary School was packed with cheering children on Monday afternoon.

Some were so excited they sprang up from their seats on the floor. Others waved their arms and shouted.