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A dark green Plymouth Voyager used to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins was stolen Monday night from the Senior Services parking area at 20 Rensselaer Street in Albany.

GCSD declares impasse in contract negotiations

GUILDERLAND — The economic downturn that has led large unions of state workers to give up raises in order to keep jobs has stymied talks here between the school district and its teachers’ union.

GUILDERLAND — Residents of the neighborhood between Crossgates Mall and Route 20 are feeling cautiously optimistic after being granted a meeting with the town supervisor and mall management last week.

Krumkill is open again

NEW SCOTLAND — The portion of Krumkill Road, near the Normans Kill, that was damaged during Tropical Storm Irene and closed on Nov. 5 is open again.

GUILDERLAND — The planning board here approved a site plan last week for eight additional senior apartments at Serafini Village on Western Avenue.

Help us stop the burglaries

GUILDERLAND — Police are asking for residents’ help in preventing further burglaries in town after a recent crime spree.

Award-winning school now needs improvement

GUILDERLAND — A school honored last year with a statewide award for teaching the whole child is now on a list, based on test scores, of schools that need improvement.

GUILDERLAND — Changes are underway across the school district to standardize how students with disabilities are given special services.

Help us stop the burglaries

GUILDERLAND — Police are asking for residents’ help in preventing further burglaries in town after a recent crime spree.

NEW SCOTLAND — Krumkill Road could be open again by Dec. 1 if a temporary fix goes as planned.

Train Station Quilters complete complex samplers, each in her own way

GOP’s cut-taxes message carries Busch and Stevens to victory

By Zach Simeone

Conklin breaks barrier

BERNE — In this rural Hilltown where Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 3 to 1, Republican Bonnie Conklin, making her first run for office, got the most votes in a four-way race for two town board seats.

Dems take back Guilderland Town Board

GUILDERLAND — After four years, the Democrats once again have complete control of the town board.

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