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Ten Eyck defeats Moreau in a race over a changing New Scotland

by H. Rose Schneider

With just over a thousand votes, Laura Ten Eyck kept her seat on the New Scotland Town Board, defeating her fellow female farmer, Ally Moreau.

Incumbents dominate in local races for state legislature

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Amedore won a second term in the State Senate with 60 percent of the vote against Sara Niccoli, a Democrat making her first run for state office.

Knox cliffhanger awaits absentee-ballot count

by Tim Tulloch

The winner of  a town board seat remained yet to be decided after all  the machine-cast votes were tallied and announced late Tuesday at Town Hall. A small crowd of interested observers that included the Town Supervisor Vasilios Lefkaditis,  Deputy Supervisor Amy Pokorny, Councilman Earl Barcomb,  and both candidates looked on.

But no triumphant moment occurred because the final result now depends on absentee ballots that have yet to be counted.

shooting at Helderberg Rod and Gun Club.

Local firing ranges stay up to code to avoid lead contamination

by H. Rose Schneider

As concerns over lead in public water have increased, concerns over lead contamination have gone unnoticed at public and private gun ranges.

Hilton Barn, New Scotland, New York

Photos: Hilton Barn finally rests

The 120-year-old Hilton Barn was lowered to its new foundation Monday, moved across the street last March to save it from demolition. New Scotland Supervisor Doug LaGrange said he hopes to eventually see the barn connect with the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail and use it as a venue.

Villagers to vote on ending service awards for members of defunct squad

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Residents of the village may vote Tuesday, Nov. 15, on discontinuing the Length Of Service Award program, known as LOSAP, for members of the Voorheesville Area Ambulance Service. The LOSAP program provides pensions for volunteers.

Guilderland man pleads guilty in federal court to conspiring to distribute oxycodone

GUILDERLAND — Stanislav Petkevichus, 28, of Guilderland, pleaded guilty on Oct. 27 to conspiring to distribute oxycodone, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

A $1M grant underwrites nurturing of in-depth reporting

by Tim Tulloch

A two-year-old nonfiction residency program at the Carey Institute for Global Good has received long-term support in the form of a Logan Family Foundation grant.

Lopez unopposed in the 102nd, while Vroman challenges Santabarbara in the 111th

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Republican Peter Lopez is running unopposed to represent the 102nd Assembly District, which includes the Helderberg Hilltowns of Rensselaerville and Westerlo. The other two Hilltowns, Berne and Knox, are in the 111th District where Democratic incumbent Angelo Santabarbara is again being challenged by Republican Peter Vroman.

Angelo Santabarbara

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Seeking his third term in the Assembly, Democrat Angelo Santabarbara names some of the accomplishments he’s proudest of: fighting for funds for public schools; improving infrastructure; and working across the aisle with Republican Peter Lopez, who represents the other half of the Hilltowns, on a bill to help people with autism.

Peter Vroman

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

In a rematch of the race two years ago, Vroman is challenging Democratic incumbent state Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara.

A $2.8 million Westerlo budget with some if’s and maybe’s

by Tim Tulloch

WESTERLO —  The preliminary $2.8 million town budget does not ignore “the elephant in the room,” says town board member William Bichteman.

Rensselaerville says it has a firm handle on budgeting       

by Tim Tulloch

RENSSELAERVILLE — The proposed  $2.5 million town budget for 2017 has numbers not so different from those in the 2016 budget. The plan has moved through a series of town board workshops, has been approved as preliminary, and will receive public comment at a Nov. 9 hearing before it’s finally adopted.

History — in words and pictures — will soon be part of Altamont’s streetscape

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

For about $38,600, covered by grants and contributions, Altamont will soon have a series of signs at 26 sites, meant to inform residents and attract visitors.

Raising high the homeless

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Family Promise works with a few families at a time to help them find sustainable work, shelter, and ways to get on their feet.

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