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2015: Guilderland dealt with growth and change

by Anne Hayden Harwood

GUILDERLAND — Guilderland dealt with growth in 2015 as SUNY Poly made plans to expand on its eastern edge, and Vincent Wolanin, after five years, got approval for 210 luxury apartments in Westmere.

2015: Altamont turns 125

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The village’s quasquicentennial brought renewed emphasis on the qualities and history that make Altamont unique.

Squad switches leaders and directions

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

VOORHEESVILLE — The Voorheesville Area Ambulance Service, which has had a tense relationship with the village board for years, has had a changeover of its top leadership, for the second time in 2015.

2015: Hops burgeon, Dolin retires, Dems keep council seats

by Jo E. Prout

Residents here worked to preserve their history and their natural surroundings this year, while also preparing for future expansion and addressing current needs.

2015: Controversy doesn't preclude common causes

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Despite differences in 2015 — ranging from placement of a sheriff’s tower to politics — residents of Rensselaerville pulled together.

Westerlo celebrates 200 years and makes history, too

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

A full slate of Republicans challenged the Democratic incumbents on the Westerlo Town Board and one of the GOP newcomers won a seat.

Village offers free parking permits for residents with disabilities

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The village office in Voorheesville can now distribute parking permits for people with disabilities to village residents, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Pasquali.

Intuitive or bossy, pets that go to work with their owners have their own following

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

​Around the Capital Region, dogs and cats who hang out in their owners’ shops and businesses are brightening the days of customers with a lick or a purr.

2015 in Knox: A year of sorrow

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Death took its toll this year as two community leaders died of cancer. The aftermath of a boy's murder was ever present.

Jury finds Hoover guilty of drugged driving

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

A Berne jury found Brian Hoover, 43, of East Berne, guilty of two misdemeanors — driving while ability impaired by a drug, and driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of drugs.

Transmission lines to be upgraded, despite protests

by Jo E. Prout

The not-for-profit group Scenic Hudson, aligned with the Hudson Valley Smart Energy Coalition, has opposed a transmission line upgrade projected to move massive amounts of power across the state to the New York City area, but the state's Public Service Commission announced that plans will continue and that work on the lines will reduce or eliminate adverse environmental, landowner, and economic impacts. 

GPD warns: Lock your cars

by Anne Hayden Harwood

“No area is exempt and these things tend to happen in cycles,” said Deputy Chief Curtis Cox.

After Holt-Harrises slash price, University Foundation buys land

by Anne Hayden Harwood

Richard P. McGinn Jr., chief financial officer of the foundation, said this week there are currently no plans to develop the property.

Family asks for help as home and shop face foreclosure

by Jo E. Prout

The family of Brian Lainhart, owner of Awesome Automotive for 20 years, is asking for help as Lainhart's business and home face foreclosure after he cared for his ailing wife, Miriam Fiato, for three years.

Frederick elected commish

by Anne Hayden Harwood

He said it was the first time he has had an opponent, and the first time anyone running for the position in “recent history” has had an opponent.

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