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RENSSELAERVILLE — Michael J. Tomaselli, the owner of Tomaselli Contracting and the Catskill Creek Ranch in Freehold, died Monday, police say, after being pinned behind the cab of his dump truck. 

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Despite their differences, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board’s new leaders share a common goal: creating an environment where students can excel at all they do and taxpayers aren’t quite as pressed.

GUILDERLAND — The new high school principal, Michael Paolino, was placed on paid administrative leave on Monday. The district isn’t saying why.

EAST BERNE — An East Berne man was arrested Sunday because, police say, he raped a mentally-disabled relative. 

Lonardelli wants to start a bank to help those in foreclosure

Police teach women to protect themselves from attack

GUILDERLAND — Scott MaLossi has made a useful contribution out of materials he saw going to waste. He hopes it will raise “good social consciousness.”

By David S. Lewis

NEW SCOTLAND – Another voice has joined in the town’s battle over the character for its commercial zone.

GUILDERLAND — The town’s Civil Service Employees Association employees will be getting 3 percent more each year for three years since a dozen telecommunications workers ratified the new contract on Friday.

GUILDERLAND — Two bank robberies, which took place a half-mile and 10 days apart, are likely to have the same suspect.

By Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALTAMONT — Sgt. Chris Kitto’s family is celebrating his return from Iraq and inviting the community to join them.

“We’re just so relieved he’s home and safe,” said his mother, Francine Kitto.


New bridge for Gifford Hollow

BERNE — This week, the Albany County Department of Public Works closed Gifford Hollow Road to replace a bridge over the Switzkill. 

Free at the farm: A harvest of plays for every taste, from Shakespeare to Oz

Grimm business
Super claims illegal occupation

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