GUILDERLAND — Despite concerns raised by area residents, the zoning board approved a special-use permit for Verizon to install a cellular telephone antenna on the Fort Hunter water tower.

GUILDERLAND — As commercial development and sprawl continue to threaten the residential character of McKownville, the neighborhood’s association has once again stepped up to the plate in its defense.

GUILDERLAND — A new program aimed at preventing drinking and driving for youths while educating them about the risks of alcohol and other drug abuse is now available to the public.

To the resuce
Moody honored after 2,000 calls

ALBANY COUNTY — Five local men were arrested on Wednesday for growing 20 marijuana plants in their Albany home.

GUILDERLAND — The debate has raged since the days of mammoth-sized cell phones in the 1980’s, and continues today as sleek, modern palm-sized phones make their way into the hands of millions of Americans each year.

Bosworth vs. Commisso
Dems duke it out



ALBANY COUNTY — Wrangling in the Democratic Party continues locally with new county leadership to be decided on Sept. 27, when over 260 committee members gather.

Reporter’s notebook
Locked in court



GUILDERLAND — Covering a murder trial is never easy. There are no happy endings — not for either the family of the accused or of the deceased.

GUILDERLAND — After nearly 11 hours of deliberation, a jury found Hashim Burnell guilty of shooting Todd Pianowski to death while robbing him in his Guilderland apartment and then robbing his girlfriend at gunpoint.

GUILDERLAND — While most seven-year-olds play with toys on their birthdays, Guilderland’s Sarah Mahar gave her presents this year to the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad.