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The governor’s plan allocates $1.5 million for Guilderland’s pre-kindergarten program next year but the district will likely be unable to use all of those funds since it has no space for pre-K classes in its own schools and local providers lack capacity — both space and staff — as well.

A Hispanic man in his 50s was “found unresponsive” Saturday morning in the café court at Crossgates Mall, and later declared dead, according to a release from the Guilderland Police.

“There is no indication of foul play, and the death does not appear to be suspicious at this time,” the release, issued just after noon, said.

RIC Energy is looking to install a 5-megawatt ground-mounted solar photovoltaic farm on a nearly 75-acre parcel of land in the New Scotland Hamlet located between 1857 and 1891 New Scotland Road. 

New York State newly allows local tax jurisdictions to offer a 10-percent tax exemption to first responders to incentivize volunteers and boost retention within fire and ambulance groups.

Precision Sports is looking to convert 5180 Western Turnpike, across the street from Guilderland Town Hall and which once housed the Nirvana Indian restaurant, into a golf performance center. 

“I think it’s a testament that we want to make sure our town is home to all residents, regardless of income,” said Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber in his Feb. 7 State of the Town address. “It should not make a difference whether you’re a doctor or a lawyer, we want to make sure the home-care aids, the laborers, the people who do not have the same income have a welcome home in our town.”

BM Guilderland, LLC was proposing a 66-lot single-family residential cluster subdivision, with 62 of the homes accessible from either Route 146 or Concord Hill Drive and four located in a cul-de-sac at the end of Posson Road.