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Dem running on GOP line in Knox decries decision to primary

by H. Rose Schneider

While the only Knox candidates on the ballot for the June 25 primary are those nominated by Knox’s Democratic Committee, there is also the option to write in a candidate, which a Democrat running on the Republican line says she may campaign to do.

Library proposes $4M budget for next year, levy under state-set limit

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The current wait for a hold on an e-book is 39-and-a-half days, compared to a week for a print book.

Referendum for $7M: Library update would increase children and adult space

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

The goal of the renovation, Director Timothy Wiles said, is to give the library enough space to meet current demand. He anticipates that the improvements would serve for another quarter-century.

Five Guilderland library trustee candidates run for three seats

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — After many years without a contested race, this May 21st, five candidates are vying for three seats on the Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees. Two are incumbents — Barbara Fraterrigo and Barry Nelson — and three are newcomers: Catherine Barber, Mark Keeling, and Philip Metzger.

Guilderland hamlet to get 190-foot-long car wash?

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

More vehicles travel the portion of Western Avenue between Route 155 and Carman Road every day — over 40,000 — than travel along Wolf Road in front of Colonie Center.

Federal judge calls for prosecutors to investigate allegations of ‘horrors’ at Albany County’s jail

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Albany County’s jail has policies instructing employees on the use of force and of chemicals, but not on solitary confinement, according to information from an Enterprise Freedom of Information Law request. Chief Deputy William Rice said that is because solitary confinement isn’t used at the county jail.

Judge to sheriff: Release info on fire or say why not

by H. Rose Schneider

The sheriff's office has 20 days to release information on a two-year-old fire or say why it won’t.

Stewart’s threatens to sue Voorheesville if village adopts new zoning

by Sean Mulkerrin

VOORHEESVILLE — The second public hearing on the proposed updates to Voorheesville’s zoning code, again, brought out representatives from Stewart’s, who offered a preview of what the company was prepared to do if changes to the zoning code were approved.

Property owner wonders why a property used for business shouldn’t be zoned as business

by Sean Mulkerrin

At the April 9 public hearing, Voorheesville Avenue residents whose land abuts 11 Drywall Lane voiced their concern that the potential rezone of the parcel would, in their view, have an adverse effect on all adjacent properties.

Helderberg Conservation Corridor grows, fostering diverse species and resilience with climate change

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The Helderberg Corridor is home to more than 14 species of reptiles and amphibians, Mark King said, noting the diversity is possibly the greatest in the Northeast.

The week in photos: May 2, 2019

Softball wins before sectionals, an Altamont waterway near Stewart's, Guilderland's ballet barn, and more.

Two of three fired transfer station workers rehired

by H. Rose Schneider

The Knox town supervisor said that he personally does not believe — despite the ruling of the Albany County Civil Service — that the town acted illegally when a town board majority voted to fire workers but he said he did not want to burden the taxpayers with the cost of a legal battle.

Listen: Wayne Crounse, a family history at the foot of the Helderbergs

Wayne Crounse plans to pass along an inherited tome listing his ancestors — with the corners of the embossed leather cover so worn, they were reinforced with metal — to his son, who will pass it in turn to his grandson.

Four vie for two BKW board seats

by H. Rose Schneider

Incumbent Matthew Tedeschi, who is currently the board’s president, is seeking another three-year term. Helen Lounsbury has decided not to run again. The other three candidates — Robin Becker, Mackenzie Hempstead, and Rebecca Miller — are making their first run for school board. 

Sherwood’s co-conspirator, Lagan, pleads guilty

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Co-conspirator and former Guilderland Town Justice Richarad Sherwood had planned to testify against Thomas Lagan. Asked if that was why Lagan had decided to plead guilty after many months of preparing to fight the charges, Lagan’s attorney E. Stewart Jones said, “Obviously that was not helpful.”

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