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Historic Rose Hill on Route 20 rezoned for business

One of the larger historical homes in Guilderland has been rezoned from single-family residential to business non-retail professional, to help the owners, who have been trying to sell it for years, find a buyer.

Village to map its future and its underground water pipes

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Faced with two controversial planning issues this year that brought crowds to village board meetings, Voorheesville now has a 14-member committee that is working on a comprehensive land-use plan, which the village board hopes will be completed within a year.

Bill to have NYS fund legal services for the poor is currently under review by the governor

by H. Rose Schneider

A bill that would enlist the financial help of the state to provide legal services for the poor is currently awaiting the final step of being signed or vetoed by the governor.

Westerlo fire days before Christmas leaves home damaged, but presents are safe

by H. Rose Schneider

A fire in Westerlo that occurred two days before Christmas has the family living in town without a home, although fire departments were able to save their pets and presents. A community response, including an account to donate to, has sprung up in response.

Three assisted-living facilities proposed in Guilderland

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

There may be three new assisted-living facilities in Guilderland’s future.

Court rules in favor of sheriff’s tower in scenic spot

by Tim Tulloch

A ruling on narrow grounds, if not appealed, paves the way for 180-foot tower.

Rehabilitators hope new DEC regs will be more lenient

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued new rules at the beginning of this year for wildlife rehabilitators, drastically limiting their ability to care for injured adult white-tailed deer and placing some — less dramatic — restrictions on their ability to care for orphaned fawns.

Alice Begley puts down her pen

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

For more than two decades, Alice Begley has been informing Guilderland residents about their history. At the end of this week, she’ll be stepping down as Guilderland’s town historian.

A lucky few to get fast fiber-optic internet in Rensselaerville thanks to state grant

by Tim Tulloch

Some Rensselaerville residents are in the right place, with the right telephone company.

Hockenbury, accused of sex act with 3-year-old boy, rejects 12-year plea deal

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The case of James Hockenbury of Guilderland Center, who is charged with a criminal sex act involving a 3-year-old boy he was babysitting, may come to trial in 2017, since Hockenbury rejected a plea deal on Wednesday.

Guilderland schools gift drive continues despite larceny

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

A Guilderland High School teacher who, last Christmas, duped students into donating presents for charity that he then stole is no longer working for the school district.

Jazz trombonist Joe Giordano

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Guilderland High School senior Joe Giordano will be headed to the Grammys in February. But he won’t just be watching from the audience. He’ll also be performing at the after-party and at a number of events leading up to the awards show.