Republican Lee Carman's predecessor in the Albany County Legislature, Christine Benedict, stepped down after nine years in the position, she said, to focus on the issues facing her district in Colonie.

GUILDERLAND — The area’s retail giant wants to grow a little more.

Crossgates Mall is looking to amend its special-use permit to add a 20,000-square-foot, two-story addition and a total of 2,100 square feet of leasable space to the 1.3 million square feet of retail space it already has.

When a Guilderland resident asked what two intruders what they were doing, they stated that they had confused the house with the post office, and left.

“It doesn’t matter if the person turning it in has a permit,” said the minister heading the Gifts for Guns program.  “A lot of times people have unused guns lying around...."

His book, Parker said, follows several story lines, including that of an evil wizard, bent on destroying the world; a super spy; a “Bonnie and Clyde-esque” duo, named Fairy and Fuzz; and the hero, Flabius Flaximus.

GUILDERLAND — A new fitness program for cancer survivors will launch at the Guilderland branch of the YMCA in February.

The project will cover sidewalks from Route 155 to the Albany city line and includes adding sidewalk ramps, upgrading pedestrian signal systems, and replacing or adding curbs.

The holiday season is here and so is the music that goes with it.

Parents teach children the songs that they know and love. Popular carols are translated into many different languages. No matter the age, no matter the culture, the tune is familiar, and the message is the same: The holidays are here; it’s time to celebrate.

Van Horn said it is different than some of the bigger box stores because it has more of a family atmosphere, and the employees often get to know the customers and their needs.

GUILDERLAND — Local restaurateur Sam Pontillo has settled in as general manager of the Blu Stone Bistro in Loudonville.