The Westerlo Town Board moved forward Tuesday on a grant application that would help fund filtration of the chemical bromomethane from its public water supply. Levels higher than the state standard were found in the water this winter, but are not considered hazardous.

BERNE — After a social-media post and a $100 reward drew attention from angered viewers, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for abandoning two dogs on Cole Hill Road in Berne.

John Gordon traveled the region to research Colonial-era America for his book, in the hopes to educate others.

RENSSELAERVILLE — After disappearing for five months, a Richmondville teenager has been found in a Preston Hollow home. Four people who helped hide her — including a state-registered sex offender — have been arrested, police say.

Marc Molinaro, the Republican candidate for governor, stayed firm on his moderate stance while grabbing the attention of the GOP in a rural area of Albany County that has had Democrats and Republicans vote for Trump and swinging conservative.

A 5K race and a soccer camp are two of the latest events created by the Helderberg Family & Community Organization, which is made up of former members of the Knox Youth Council who resigned from the council this month.

The award was granted for hosting nighttime events discussing astronomy and related fields.

After being lost for nearly a week, Khaos, a German shepherd, ascended the cliffs of Thacher Park (with the help of a rescue team) to be reunited with his owner.

A proposed Dollar General store, should it be approved by the town and built, would employ up to 10 people, and would be located across from the Mobil station in East Berne.

With the closure of the Hilltown Café, the Kuhar Family Family Farm and Market is making use of a new space and a taproom is moving in next door.