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Two apartment buildings proposed at Great Oaks office complex

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The Rosenblum Companies, the developer that owns Great Oaks, says that office-space rentals are lagging. Proposed apartment buildings would have amenities open to office tenants and would, the developer hopes, make the commercial space more attractive to potential tenants.

Public hearing to remain open on proposed cell tower in Altamont

by Sean Mulkerrin

While there is no reason in the zoning code for the Altamont Planning Board to reject a proposal for 120-foot monopole telecommunications tower to be placed above the village, the board has decided to allow the public more time to offer its input on the proposed project.

AG sues Target, Walmart, and LaRose over lead in kids’ toys

New York’s attorney general, Barbara Underwood, has sued Target Corporation, Walmart Inc., and importer LaRose Industries, for allegedly committing thousands of violations of multiple New York laws governing the safety of children’s toys sold in the state.

IDA to hold public hearing on Pyramid’s request for tax breaks  

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Pyramid’s proposed housing complex would create 150 construction jobs and six permanent jobs — three skilled, and three unskilled, according to the application.

Westerlo’s lawyer and building inspector both set to step down

by H. Rose Schneider and Melissa Hale-Spencer

Both Westerlo’s town attorney and code enforcement officer will leave their posts at the end of the year.

Jeff Thomas proposes 26 apartments at center of Altamont

by Sean Mulkerrin

Developer Jeff Thomas has proposed constructing a three building mixed-use development in the center of the village of Altamont.

Sara Kenney pleads guilty to DWAI, faces prison

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Sara O’Connor Kenney, 37, of Voorheeville, who also goes by the name Sara Neff, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning in Albany County Court before Judge Peter Lynch to driving while ability impaired by drugs and violation of probation, both felonies, for a Sept.

Albany Police say Bonilla tried to abduct 16-year-old girl

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Police say a 16-year-old girl fought free of a kidnapping, despite being hit in the face.

Photo: Sherwood back in court

Richard Sherwood, left, appears before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court on Dec. 5. 

Listen: Sujatha Sharath, discusses teaching Indian dance

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Nikki Salisbury named dog-control officer, plans to move grooming biz to Knox

by H. Rose Schneider

A dog-groomer from Knox is hoping to move her parlor from Duanesburg to the Knox hamlet.

Noise study begins at park police gun range

by H. Rose Schneider

A noise study at the park police training facility’s firing range begins this week.

Water district audit needed, chairman says

by H. Rose Schneider

From 2005 to 2011, the water district’s finances were kept track of with Post-it notes in a checkbook, according to water board Chairman William Bichteman, who is asking the town board to approve funding for an audit of the district’s finances.

GOP wants more town oversight on finances in Westerlo

by H. Rose Schneider

Republicans have introduced a series of resolutions that would monitor the hours town employees work and offer further review of town finances.

As mental health declines, are schools providing enough support for students?

by Sean Mulkerrin

Students are reporting more mental-health issues than ever before. Do schools have enough support staff to help?

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