Riveting paintings dominate the dining room of the Zunons’ home in Guilderland. They illustrate the story of a little blue boy in an African village. "His skin was blue," said Elizabeth Zunon, the artist who painted the pictures. The paintings were inspired by a story she knew as a child.
ALBANY COUNTY In a unanimous decision, the Albany County Legislature last week passed a resolution asking businesses to reduce, re-arrange, or eliminate their tobacco advertising.
GUILDERLAND While campaigning last fall, Councilman Mark Grimm heard resident Albert Moliss concern about the lack of closed captioning available for the hearing impaired on the towns public television channel.
GUILDERLAND "Entrepreneurs, they never give up. They’re always on the rise and they’re always moving up," chanted the kids lining the stage at Westmere Elementary School Tuesday morning.
VOORHEESVILLE Students here are eager to explore new worlds.
Monday, the school board was charmed by a visitor from Indonesia and listened intently to a middle-school student who wants to try a new approach to learning.
VOORHEESVILLE If the governors proposal on reconfiguring BOCES aid goes through, Voorheesville, which is considered a wealthy district, could lose nearly half its aid.
RENSSELAERVILLE Camp Cass, until recently, a detention center for juvenile offenders, is slated to become a training academy for recruits in the State Park Police.
ALBANY COUNTY A young man from Berne was found guilty last week of assaulting his 3-year-old daughter and now faces up to seven years in prison. Judge Stephen W. Harrick presided over the jury trial.
KNOX As the town board considers siting a cellular tower, the highway superintendent is concerned about new laws on burning and recycling and their effects on the department.
WESTERLO After winning a seat on the town board last fall, Democratic newcomer Kristen Slaver is stepping down.
"I have resigned from the town board," said Slaver this week. "I have personal reasons for it."
WESTERLO As St. Peters Hospital is slated to close its Hilltown charity clinic tomorrow, a citizens group is cautiously optimistic about acquiring a new doctor.