When the government assesses need, it does so on a census-block by census-block basis, where if just one household in a block has broadband it means that block is “served,” in the eyes of the government. This puts rural communities at a disadvantage because their low population densities mean their blocks cover a larger geographic area.

“We want them to take care of their health rather than worry about the bill,” added Bonnie-Jean Johnson, acting director of GEMS operations.

The development would serve households earning $30,000 to $90,000 annually.

Asked on Monday how many attended the tri-county fair, Canaday said, “If you don’t put the numbers in context, they don’t mean anything …. We’re happy with having a lot of happy people here on the fairgrounds. We have gotten some very, very positive feedback through social media. People had a wonderful time and can’t wait for next year. And that’s what we’re going to measure it by.”

The “bridge parties” organized by Christine Primomo do not involve players sitting around a card table. Rather, they involve activists holding banners across a bridge — banners that Primomo says are to inspire passersby to join the movement to preserve democracy.

Asked why the men had the same charges if one was shooting and the other driving, Sheriff Craig Apple said, “It doesn’t matter. They both took part.” The hope is that “sooner or later” one of them will be forthcoming about the specifics in which case the charges would change.

“There is evil in this world. We can’t change it,” Brian Wood says, so he puts in place preventive measures. That includes training people to use metal detectors at the Altamont Fair and for the first time using hostile vehicle mitigation barriers at the fair’s center entrance.

The owner of an average single-family home in Guilderland will be paying roughly $150 more in school taxes this year while the owner of an average home in Knox will be paying roughly $200 less in Guilderland school taxes.

For the first day of school, seniors dress for a theme, student representative Paarth Sarecha told the board. An assistant principal had emailed, Sarecha reported, writing that objections were raised from the school board and from officers in the district’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee over seniors dressing as rappers or pro golfers.

Referring to President Donald Trump’s reconciliation bill, Tonko said the “Big Betrayal Bill” has “a door opening to privatization” for Social Security.