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Walker located after seven-hour search in pine bush

ALBANY COUNTY — A bloodhound used by the county sheriff’s office helped locate a missing Albany woman on Saturday.

Albany County’s airport gets $60M to expand terminal

ALBANY COUNTY — Albany International Airport is getting $60 million to expand its terminal, the governor’s office announced on Wednesday.

The upgrade is to “provide enhanced passenger amenities pre- and post-checkpoint and more efficient passenger flow through security,” according to a release.

Patroon Land Farm gets $20K: Fighting Hunger with Fresh Farm Produce

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

KNOX — Citizens Financial Group has contributed $20,000 to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to support the operation of the Patroon Land Farm.

Week CXXXI: Gov drops emergency order for COVID, pushes bivalent booster shots

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The goal with the executive orders for both poliovirus and monkeypox, as stated also in the lapsed COVID order, is to help municipalities and counties test for the disease and vaccinate against it “to prevent the disease from continuing to spread.”

Neighbors suffering from dumped tree waste oppose permit

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Two residents of West Old State Road are distressed with KT Tree Services, which they say has been illegally dumping tree waste on property adjacent to theirs.

Lack of workers said to be causing Post Office back-ups

by Sean Mulkerrin

The answer as to why it’s taking so long for some to receive their mail is the same whether it’s the official line from United States Postal Service, local postal employee answering complaints directly on Facebook, Congressman Paul Tonko, or anyone who follows the news: There just aren’t enough workers to get the job done. 

National Grid anticipates higher utility bills for local customers this winter

by Noah Zweifel

Rising energy costs and scheduled surcharge increases will increase the typical National Grid customer’s winter utility costs 39 percent for gas and 22 percent for electricity, according to the company’s projections. 

Inflation conundrum: More food insecurity, fewer pantry donations

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The number of meals provided by the pantry has gone from 21,636 last year to a projected 36,274 this year.

Chris Howard is documenting ‘stories that the world needs to hear’

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

VOORHEESVILLE — Life and art are often intertwined for Chris Howard.

County hails ACCORD program as success, seeks expansion

by Noah Zweifel

While the details of expanding Albany County’s pilot ACCORD program are yet unclear, officials said that every municipality in the county has agreed to hand over its 911 data for review, beginning the process of potential implementation.

Altamont looks for resident input on multi-million-dollar grant program

by Sean Mulkerrin

The village board authorized Mayor Kerry Dineen to sign and submit a letter of intent to apply for a New York Forward grant program.

Kay’s Route 85A project receives partial approval

by Sean Mulkerrin

The New Scotland Planning Board on Tuesday granted site-plan approval to  modification requests made by the owner of the Grove at Maple Point development on Route 85A. 

Knox transfer station in disrepair; town board considering path forward

by Noah Zweifel

Following a June inspection, Nolan Engineering determined that the Knox transfer station is in poor condition and cannot be renovated, meaning the town has to figure out whether it will build a new transfer station or figure out some alternative.

Photos: Scottish Games 2022

Leaders say new sidewalk will provide safety and social justice

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“We have a large number of families that don’t drive whose children attend Guilderland Elementary School,” said Principal Allan Lockwood. “Up to now, they have not been able to easily come to school for events like parent conferences or special activities that we have outside of the school hours.” With the new sidewalk, he said, those parents can “be much more equal partners with the school community and that means more than I can ever express.”

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