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BPD seeks further child victims

BETHLEHEM — A Delmar man was arrested Thursday on charges stemming from sexual relations with a minor.

State marks $890K to resurface Route 81

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

RENSSELAERVILLE — Billed as an “unprecedented investment,” the governor on Wednesday announced that the state’s transportation department will spend more than $600 million in over 180 paving projects across New York during the 2026 construction season. 

County warns of SNAP skimming, advises using app for protection

ALBANY COUNTY — People getting federal benefits to buy food are being skimmed, according to reports received by the Albany County Department of Social Services.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, distributes benefits through Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT, cards.

Hilltown Voices for Democracy are heard at No Kings rally

by Melissa Hale-Spencer
Over 100 Hilltowners marched from the town park in Rensselaerville to the firehouse on Saturday, Oct. 18, part of the national No Kings movement. “Symbollic of our battle — uphill all the way,” said Jim Kaufman as he and the others navigated the centuries-old Helderberg bluestone sidewalk.

After issuing stop-work order, Voorheesville is sued by Norfolk Southern

by Sean Mulkerrin

Norfolk Southern has asked the court to stop enforcement of the stop-work order and to declare it legally invalid. 

Hochul extends order to allow COVID vax while joining Dem governors in new public-health alliance

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“As we call on the federal government to make this vaccine available through the Vaccines for Children program, the Department will keep working to remove barriers and protect families’ access to lifesaving immunization,” said Health Commissioner James McDonald. “Vaccines save lives, and we will always stand with New Yorkers to safeguard their health.”

Voorheesville schools hit by $1M cyber attack

by Sean Mulkerrin

The statement from the school district said it was made aware of the incident on Oct. 8

Annabelle Morton includes several Albany icons in her winning design

ALBANY COUNTY — Annabelle Morton’s design for this year’s “I Voted” sticker got 99 percent of the public votes that determined the winner.

County aims to curb flare-gun violence with executive order and legislation

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

On Tuesday afternoon, the county executive’s office put out a release saying that Daniel McCoy had signed an executive order setting 21 as the minimum age to buy a flare gun and then on Tuesday evening, the county legislature introduced a local law that would treat flare guns like traditional firearms and “must be primarily purchased, possessed, and used by those over 21 years old.”

BKW proposes $5M project to replace school roofs

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

School district residents will vote on the proposal on Monday, Nov. 10, from 7 a.m to 9 p.m., at the elementary school cafeteria.

McCoy proposes $902M budget: spending up 6.4%, taxes down 6.2%

by Sean Mulkerrin

The county tax rate will drop from about $2.73 per $1,000 of assessed value this year to about $2.56 per $1,000 in 2026. 

Wolcott honored with sign at underpass to connect people and wildlife to pine bush

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The sign, which says “John Wolcott Pine Bush Hikers’ Underpass,” will be displayed on the Thruway underpass for County Route 155. The underpass connects walkers and wildlife to the Pine Bush Preserve.

New Scotland sues Hilton barn contractor

by Sean Mulkerrin

The suit is a third-party claim filed against Hilton barn contractor Sanz Construction. 

BPD: Erratic driver hits senior sedan, killing one

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

BETHLEHEM — An 83-year-old driver, police say, hit a town sedan for transporting seniors, killing a passenger just minutes after side-swiping another vehicle.

No arrest has been made as the crash is still being investigated, Bethlehem’s deputy chief, James Rexford, told The Altamont Enterprise on Monday.

Strong opposition to proposed Feura Bush battery storage facility

by Sean Mulkerrin

The standing-room-only public hearing on Oct. 7 saw over two dozen residents voice almost unanimous opposition to the proposal. 

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