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Bitter battle continues between Napierski and Clenahan, Chesley joins the fray

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

In Guilderland, three candidates are seeking to replace former town justice Richard Sherwood, who is awaiting sentencing in federal and county court on charges stemming from his theft of millions from family trusts he oversaw in his work as a private attorney.

Bates, Frasher run unopposed for judge seats in Rensselaerville

by H. Rose Schneider

Muriel Frasher and Ronald Bates are the only town candidates on the ballot in Rensselaerville this November — an off year for town elections. 

In letter to village residents: Voorheesville enacts new recycling guidelines

by Sean Mulkerrin

The village of Voorheesville sent a letter to residents recently with new recycling guidelines. China announced last year that it would no longer take in the world’s recyclables, sending the price of disposal through the roof.

Podcast: Arts and crafts and sciences — Furniture conservator David Bayne

00:00 Hello, this is Melissa Hale-Spencer, the editor of the Altamont Enterprise and we are this morning in a fascinating place.

Parker charged with abusing child for years

by H. Rose Schneider

A Rensselaerville man was charged for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl for several years as well as strangling her at least once in 2014 while living in the town of Westerlo, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

Police seize historic Veeder family gravestones after new homeowner removed them from cemetery

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

A historic home on Nott Road and its family cemetery have a connection to Guilderland’s earliest local government, the Revolutionary War, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Mother supports bills to allow heightened charge for unlicensed drivers

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

It’s been a year since Roger Sawyer of Guilderland died on his bicycle, hit by a sport-utility vehicle as he headed to work before dawn.

Chris Tague

Tague, O’Connor at it again

by H. Rose Schneider

After a close election in April, Schoharie Republican Chris Tague won the race to represent the 102nd Assembly District after Republican Peter Lopez stepped down. His Democratic opponent, Aidan O’Connor, is again challenging him in the November election.

Angelo Santabarbara

Santabarbara challenged by McGarry

by H. Rose Schneider

Angelo Santabarbara, a Democrat who has represented the 111th Assembly District since its creation, is being challenged by a Republican Schenectady County legislator, Brian McGarry, who said he is looking to win the rural portions of a district that runs from Montgomery County, to Schenectady County, and to the Hilltowns.

County updates Farmland Protection Plan to ensure thriving agriculture trade

by Sean Mulkerrin

An update to Albany County’s Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan seeks to protect farmers, their land, and the crops and livestock they produce.

With law passed, mental-health curriculum is being incorporated into the classroom

by Sean Mulkerrin

In 2016, after years of lobbying, mental-health advocates were able to get legislation passed in New York State to require mental-health education in public schools. The law went into effect in July.  

Employee-stock ownership plans boost productivity, increase retirement savings

by Sean Mulkerrin

As inequality deepens, one solution to level the playing field for workers has been employee-stock ownership plans.

Brian E. Beloncik

Beloncik sentenced to 6 years for Guilderland robbery

ALBANY COUNTY — On Friday morning, Brian E. Beloncik was sentenced to six years in state prison, to be followed by five years of post- release supervision for robbing a Guilderland house in April.

He appeared before Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Supreme Court on Oct. 19.

Two vehicles crash on Delmar bypass

Two vehicles crashed head-on on the Delmar bypass near Kenwood Avenue at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to a release from the Bethlehem Police, a vehicle was driving east in the westbound lane of the divided highway when it struck a vehicle driving west.

Berne sex abuser arrested for rape

by H. Rose Schneider

John E. McIntyre, who is on the state’s sex offender registry, was charged with additional crimes following his initial arrest last week in an investigation by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

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