Will dump expand again into Pine Bush?

GUILDERLAND — As Albany plans to expand its landfill a fifth time, a watchdog group that has long fought to preserve the Pine Bush has taken the matter to court.

By Zach Simeone

KNOX — Construction to expand and upgrade the Town Hall is underway, after years of planning. The town board approved payments for this month’s work at last week’s town board meeting.

Berne shakes with latest quake

BERNE — Fifty earthquakes have rocked the Hilltowns in the last 29 years, and nearly half of those have occurred since February of 2009. Geologists don’t know the catalyst behind the frequent seismic activity.

GUILDERLAND — Rachel Rodino is not expected to live through Christmas.

Both she and her father have Huntington’s disease, a genetic neurological disorder that has no cure.

By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– The wrestling season is young, but the Bulldogs are already ahead of nine other teams in Section II after finishing first in its own Bulldog Invitational on Saturday.

By Jordan J. Michael

COHOES –– The second string of players for Voorheesville gave the girls’ basketball team a little extra push and it was enough for a win at Cohoes on Tuesday night.

Student caught in attempted drug heist at veterinary clinic

GUILDERLAND — After spending 45 minutes in a jewelry store, looking at various pieces and building a rapport with employees, a man took off with a $29,000 diamond necklace. Police have not been able to track him down.

By Jordan J. Michael

ROTTERDAM –– It took the Blackbird basketball team an entire half to find its rhythm in the season opener at Schalmont on Tuesday night.