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Experts discuss impact of tech on kids’ mental health at phone-ban conference

by Noah Zweifel

The New York State Union of Teachers convened experts and educators for a discussion about how phones and social media are influencing children’s lives both at home and at school as Governor Kathy Hochul, who kicked off the event, is fighting to ban phones in classrooms statewide. 

Single-car crash fatal on Krumkill

BETHLEHEM — A 37-year-old man was killed early Wednesday morning when his car crashed into a utility pole on Krumkill Road, according to a release from the Bethlehem Police.

Drawing on the past, interpretive center is to be ‘an investment in the future’

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy announced on Sept. 19 that she has secured $150,000 that will be used to help reconstruct an 18th-Century Dutch barn from Montgomery County within the modern center.

The Grand nursing home named in another negligence lawsuit

by Sean Mulkerrin

In a suit filed on Sept. 16, Kathleen Ogborn, the administrator of the estate of Robert Ogborn Sr., claims The Grand, Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, and Albany Medical Center failed to adhere to federal statutes governing long-term care standards.

Harvest and Wine Festival to blend “tried and true” with new

ALTAMONT — The Altamont Fair will host its first Harvest and Wine Festival, at the fairgrounds on Sept. 21 and 22.

“We are working hard to bring back the tried-and-true tradition that once was here, only better,” said Amy Anderson, the fair manager, in a release from the fair.

Overdose deaths down slightly in Albany County amid outreach efforts

by Noah Zweifel

The number of overdose deaths in Albany County dropped at a similar rate that overdose deaths have decreased nationwide last year. However, unlike the national trend, which saw fewer deaths from fentanyl and other opiates, Albany County saw a higher density of fentanyl-involved deaths in 2023.

Rensselaerville’s Kuhar Endowment Fund blocked by red tape

by Noah Zweifel

Rensselaerville’s plans to administer grant money to 16 different local organizations from its Kuhar Endowment Fund — an $860,000 pot of money left to the town by the late Jeffrey Bogue — have been put on hold as they await state approval. 

Despite concerns, Guilderland Planning Board is likely to advance proposed Foundry Square project to town board

by Sean Mulkerrin

The town board has been tasked with deciding whether to allow a project whose density and height are not permitted by town code. On Sept. 25, the planning board is likely to decide whether the sketch plan for Foundry Square will proceed to the town board.

BPD Chief: ‘No imminent threat to Bethlehem schools’

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

BETHLEHEM — After a week of increased police presence and anxiety in Bethlehem schools because of unfounded phone threats, Police Chief Gina Cocchiara announced on Tuesday that, in partnership with the FBI, her department has determined “there is no imminent threat to Bethlehem schools.”

‘A testament to the enduring human spirit’ on display at NYS Museum

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Sadako Sasaki, in 1955, folded a tiny origami crane using the red wrapper of a methotrexate medicine container, a treatment for her leukemia. That crane is now on display at the state museum.

Guilderland resident arrested in 27-year-old cold case

by Sean Mulkerrin

In a press release on Monday, Albany Police stated they had taken Keri Mazzuca into custody and charged her with one count of second-degree murder, one count of concealment of a human corpse, and one count of tampering with physical evidence.

Photos: Family Farm Day

Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, the event was hosted at the Patroon Land Farm in Knox, which is operated by the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. In 1997, Pauline Williman entrusted 167 acres of her farmland to The Patroon Land Foundation, which the Regional Food Bank has managed since 2006, gradually increasing vegetable yields to nourish the community. Today, the farm produces up to 100,000 pounds of produce annually for the Food Bank, totaling over 1.6 million pounds to date.

Kitchen fire closes farm store at Indian Ladder but the venue is otherwise open

NEW SCOTLAND — No one was hurt in a kitchen fire Saturday night at Indian Ladder Farms but donut production has been temporarily halted and the farm store is closed while smoke damage is fixed.

Guilderland’s comprehensive plan update rounding into final shape

by Sean Mulkerrin

A public hearing was recently held on the proposed update, which is meant to “create a vision for the future for the town of Guilderland,” and is “intended to be a blueprint for the town and identify recommendations for a series of topics,” consultant Jaclyn Hakes told plan update committee members on Sept. 10.

Berne man charged with two child porn felonies

BERNE — A Berne man was arrested by state police on Sept. 11 for two felonies: one for promoting and the other for possessing sexual performance by a child.

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