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Guilderland and Pyramid beat back second lawsuit, Save the Pine Bush to appeal decision

by Sean Mulkerrin

Acting Albany County Supreme Court Judge Roger McDonough in an Oct. 7 decision found a number of Save the Pine Bush’s arguments and requests for relief “to be lacking in merit” and dismissed the case. 

For New Scotland clerk: Democrat Williams faces GOP-backed Dollard

by Sean Mulkerrin

Democrat Lisa Williams, appointed clerk in December 2020, is squaring off against Republican Lori Dollard for the office’s full two-year term.

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Rensselaerville: Deputy Supervisor Rauf uncontested in bid for highway super post

by Noah Zweifel

Rensselaerville Deputy Supervisor Jason Rauf, a Republican, is running for highway superintendent in an uncontested race. He will replace superintendent Randy Bates, who is not seeking re-election.

Knox Election: Two vie for supervisor while concerned citizen takes on 2 town board incumbents

by Noah Zweifel

Republican endorsee Kregg Grippo is running for Knox supervisor against former assessor Russ Pokorny, a Democrat who has run for supervisor before but lost. Resident Brigitte McAuliffe is shooting for a spot on the town board on her own Accountability line, running against Republican-backed incumbents Karl Pritchard and Ken Saddlemire.

In New Scotland, 3 Dem incumbents face 3 GOP newcomers

by Sean Mulkerrin

Incumbent Democrats are facing Republican opposition for supervisor, two seats on the town board, and town clerk — but New Scotland’s Democratic town judge and highway superintendent won’t face GOP opposition in November. 

Week LXXXIV: Vax mandates push on, youth shots expected soon

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“We also continue to see the majority of those residents sent to the hospital with the virus haven’t gotten a shot,” said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy.

Walker struck by van

GUILDERLAND — A woman was seriously injured on Wednesday morning as she walked across Winding Brook Drive near Western Avenue and was struck by a van, police say.

Town of Guilderland suspends on-site senior services after two workers get COVID

GUILDERLAND — Two workers at Guilderland’s Senior Services Center have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Tuesday afternoon release from the town.

Judge denies temporary restraining order in school mask-mandate lawsuit

by Sean Mulkerrin

Judge Lawrence Kahn did allow for a faster discovery process on the plaintiffs’ request for preliminary injunction, which is to be held at a later date.

County’s death toll rises by one to 416 as battle over vaccine mandate continues

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The state, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, continues to pursue requirements that health-care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 while the State Senate Republicans, still opposed to the mandate, have proposed bills to incentivize health-care workers.

‘No reason’ given for move to replace two county planning board members

ALBANY COUNTY — Two members of the county’s planning board were slated for replacement without their knowledge.

‘True Ghost Stories’ raises profound questions on reality, life and death

ALTAMONT — Two creative men from Altamont have gathered ghost stories from village residents and surrounding areas into a book. Neither is a stranger to imagination and yet they have labeled these stories as true.

Westerlo trash haulers working toward compliance

by Noah Zweifel

Westerlo Deputy Supervisor Kryzak had ordered the town’s attorney to send out a notice to Viking Solar owner Jamison Corallo to let him know that, after an extended period of noncompliance, his relationship with the town as a commercial trash hauler was to be terminated. Corallo told The Enterprise this week that he’s working on compliance and will make an appeal to the town board.

Another death added to county’s COVID toll

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The state comptroller’s website is now featuring a COVID-19 Relief Program Tracker to monitor federal relief funds received during the pandemic and eight programs that offer targeted assistance to New Yorkers most severely impacted by the pandemic.

County DPW garage in Knox to be torn down, rebuilt; town asking for shared use

by Noah Zweifel

The project will modernize Albany County’s Department of Public Works facility in Knox, enhancing aesthetics, safety, and energy efficiency, says Albany County Legislator Jeff Perlee. It’s expected to be completed in the spring of 2023. 

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