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Guilderland board set to adopt $48M ‘conservative’ budget for next year

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“Whether there’s going to be a recession or downturn, who knows but we have to plan for the worst and hope for the best,” said Supervisor Peter Barber.

Assemblywoman Patricia A. Fahy

Albany County Dems rally, count victories

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Speaking on Election Night, even as it looked as if the House would go Republican, Democratic Congressman Paul Tonko cited its work to address climate change, quell violence, protect rights challenged by the United States Supreme Court, and strengthen democracy.

Neil D. Breslin

Breslin beats back Amedure to represent the new Senate District 46

by Noah Zweifel

Democratic State Senator Neil D. Breslin will return to office next year, this time in the 46th Senate District, which was transformed through this year’s redistricting process. Breslin, who currently represents the 44th Senate District, beat Conservative Richard M. Amedure Jr. to replace Democrat Michelle Hinchey, who won re-election in another district that includes her hometown in Ulster County. 

Heavily-funded Steck defeats Velella to retain Assembly seat

by Sean Mulkerrin

With all but one election district reporting, Phillip G. Steck defeated Alexandra M. Velella 30,337 to 23,120, or 55.42 percent to 42.23 percent.

Tague wins re-election to 102nd Assembly over first-time Dem candidate

by Noah Zweifel

Assemblyman Christopher Tague, a Republican, was challenged unsuccessfully for his seat by Democrat Nicholas S. Chase, a young teacher who was making his first run for office.

Guilderland EMS pitches policy to keep from being ‘held hostage’ at hospitals

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“The policy will also give us a level playing field so the hospital knows that you can’t just hold us hostage,”said Jay Tyler, director of the Guilderland Emergency Medical Services. “We’re not your staff. We have to get EMS crews back into the town and back into the cities to answer 911 calls.”

Antiques store opens at Shepard Farm

by Noah Zweifel

The antiques boutique is the first shop business at the old resort property, which owner John Dolce hopes to turn into a commercial hub.

Altamont to update 2006 comprehensive plan

by Sean Mulkerrin

The update to the 2006 master plan was announced at the November meeting of the Altamont Board of Trustee.

Crosswalk closed for 2 days

GUILDERLAND — The pedestrian crosswalk that crosses Route 20, including to Guilderland Elementary School, will be closed for two days next week.

Bethlehem judge tosses Altamont man’s charge in false fire report

by Sean Mulkerrin

In April, Ryan Albright and another man, Dylan Lafave, were charged for a March 20 incident where Bethlehem Police and firefighters responded to a call at 8:05  a.m., and found no fire.

As chamber leader, Dollard is creating connections

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Sandra Dollard, a woman known for her warmth and sense of style, ran Evoke Style, a women’s fashion boutique, in Stuyvesant Plaza for more than a decade.

Former Altamont-Voorheesville route riders hope CDTA bus line will make comeback

by Sean Mulkerrin

Approximately 17 former riders were in attendance at the Voorheesville firehouse on Wednesday as Carm Basile, chief executive officer of the Capital District Transportation Authority, and some of his senior staff were on hand for the meeting.

BKW gets $5K grant for outdoor classroom

BERNE — The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District has received a $5,000 grant for an Outdoor Wild Learning Space; the classroom will be located near the community garden and high tunnel on the Berne campus.

Voorheesville student charged with making a threat, third school arrest in six months

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

NEW SCOTLAND — A 12-year-old boy, a seventh-grader at Voorheesville Middle School, was charged at school with a misdemeanor for “a threat involving a weapon made against other students,” according to a release from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

Assembly District 110: Dem incumbent Steck faces GOP challenger Velella

by Sean Mulkerrin

Phillip G. Steck, the incumbent Democrat, and Alexandra M. Velella, his GOP rival, are facing off in a newly-drawn state Assembly area that now contains 10 Guilderland Election Districts, which are bounded by the town of Rotterdam to the north, Willow Street and the Albany Pine Preserve to the south, Colonie to the east, and Route 20 to the west. 

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