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Piles of files
FOIL boxes in Comp’s office since 14



ALBANY COUNTY — The Democrat challenging the incumbent comptroller has made a campaign issue of his not answering her request to see his audits.

Golden’s rule
Compare unto others in the largest league



GUILDERLAND — One school board member says the district is selling its students short by not comparing itself to similar schools from across the state.





GUILDERLAND — Voters will decide on Nov. 13 whether the school district should spend $27 million to renovate five elementary schools, improve technology and safety, and build a new district office.

Bids $171K
CM Fox plans more senior housing



VOORHEESVILLE — Potential for senior housing has increased the value of a piece of village property 12 fold.

Farmer’s say ‘no’
County office to buy the farm"



NEW SCOTLAND — At a public hearing last week, farmers said ‘No’ to closing a federal farm service office in Albany County.

Cash-strapped cemetery proposes cell tower be erected,
Voss says hardship must be proven for use variance



Bust in Berne
Found pot leads to cop getting shot



BERNE — If police hadn’t come across Kevin O’Reilly last Thursday afternoon, they wouldn’t have pursued him, they say.

Five- or 20-acre zoning"
RFP lambasts citizen survey



RENSSELAERVILLE — Citizens are being surveyed on how farmland should be developed while a farmland protection group is pointing out flaws in the survey.



BERNE — The cramped Berne library has outgrown its space at Town Hall but a new location remains uncertain.

Two daughters remember
Mary Ellen Gordon, a farmer and a fighter





ALBANY COUNTY – Municipalities will now be able to seek grant money from the state for farmland protection planning.

Stories of compassion and collaboration are
|told as three faiths share their holy days



Sharifa Din spoke in a soft voice as the circle of three dozen listeners leaned forward to hear her words.





GUILDERLAND — With less than two weeks until primary elections are held, local and county politicians are seeking small-party lines to broaden their appeal.

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