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State survey: First responders are stressed and depressed but fear stigma of treatment

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Thoughts of suicide were reported by 16 percent of first responders, which is four times higher than the general population in New York state.

Panel discusses ‘pivotal role’ of African-American labor

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The society Carter Woodson founded in 1916, now called the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, sets a theme every year for Black History Month. This year’s theme is African Americans and Labor.

Planning board weighs in on update of comprehensive plan

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Chairman Stephen Feeney recommended that planning board members come up with “a compilation of comments” as opposed to “trying to put together some formal recommendation.”

Affordable senior housing critical for communities, but so is outside funding

by Noah Zweifel

Guilderland Town Planner Ken Kovalchik told The Enterprise this week that two affordable-housing projects geared toward senior residents had failed to obtain state funding in the past few years, disintegrating one proposal and deeply complicating another. 

State program to curb gun violence awards $2M for Albany

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The state’s SNUG program uses a public-health approach to address gun violence by identifying the source; interrupting transmission; and treating individuals, families, and communities affected by the violence. In Albany County in 2024, there were 52 shooting incidents in which people were injured, down 7 percent from 2023; 63 people were injured by gunfire, down 10 percent; and seven people were killed by gunfire in 2024.

BKW teacher resigns after investigation, district mum on why

by Noah Zweifel

Berne-Knox-Westerlo chemistry teacher Brian McCoy resigned from the district following an investigation that involved the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.