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Grant sentenced, as persistent felon, to 12 years to life

ALBANY COUNTY — Dennis Grant, 44, of Knox was sentenced on Friday to 12 years to life in state prison for second-degree attempted burglary, a violent felony — the fifth in a string of burglary-related convictions. At his sentencing, Grant was classified as a mandatory persistent felon.

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State extends mortgage program for storm victims

The state has granted a six-month extension for the Interim Mortgage Assistance Program’s most vulnerable participants, made possible by an additional $3.9 million in state funding.

County applies for federal grants to improve Route 155

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — Federal grant applications for improvements to Route 155, Watervliet Shaker Road, and Albany Shaker Road that have been completed recently by Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy and Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan would improve the portion of Route 155 that is within or close to Guilderland.

Apartments are what Guilderland is getting. Are they what it wants?

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

ALBANY COUNTY — Building permits for multifamily housing outpaced those for single-family homes in the Capital Region in 2016 for the first time in recent memory, said Mark Castiglione, executive director of the Capital District Regional Planning Commission.

The same trend continued in 2017, he said, but to a lesser extent.

Dolce steps up as supervisor, Wood appointed to town council

by H. Rose Schneider

The Rensselaerville town board appointed a new councilman and supervisor after former supervisor Steve Pfleging admitted to embezzling town funds.

$390K will help protect Al Lansing’s farm for future generations

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — Colonel John V. A. Lansing settled in the Lisha Kill area in 1791 and farmed hundreds of acres. Over the years and through the generations, just 20 acres remain in the midst of heavy suburban development.

Suit alleges: Young New York City prisoners are ‘tortured’ in Albany County jail

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

ALBANY COUNTY — A suit brought by four young men, transferred from jail on Rikers Island in New York City to Albany County’s jail while awaiting trial, alleges they were routinely assaulted, including sexual assault, by prison officers upon their arrival and that they were then forced to live in solitary confinement for months on end.

Fox Creek Bridge reopens

by H. Rose Schneider

Initially planned to be completed last year, the long-awaited construction on the bridge over Fox Creek in Berne was completed this month.

Tod Mell resigns from the GCSD as his sentencing is adjourned again

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Tod Mell received his $91,290 annual salary from the Guilderland School District from the time that he was placed on administrative leave in April 2018 until Dec. 27. His letter of resignation was accepted by the school board at its Dec. 18 meeting.

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