BERNE — Tom Cavanagh always wears an American flag do-rag. “I show the colors because a lot of people are not proud of being American,” he said.

$89M budget and $780K bus prop pass, Levy leads candidates

GUILDERLAND — After the second year in a row facing drastic cuts, Guilderland voters again passed the school budget by a comfortable margin: 55.5 percent.

Halligan warns of cyberbullying

GUILDERLAND — John Halligan has devoted his life to preventing other families from going through what his has.

His son, Ryan, killed himself on Oct. 7, 2003 when he was 13.

GUILDERLAND — , who is seeking a second term on the board, says she has learned much in her first three years and enjoyed it.

GUILDERLAND — said the main reason he is running for the school board is because he “would like to give back to the community.”

GUILDERLAND — “I want to work for this community,” said . “I’ve learned a great deal in two years on the board. I want to put it into action.”

Genzano has been on the school board for two years because of two separate appointments.

All four candidates back $89M budget plan

GUILDERLAND — All four candidates running for the Guilderland School Board support the $89 million budget proposal. Voters will decide on both the budget and the board on May 17.

No raises for GCSD principals

GUILDERLAND — , a lawyer and mother, said she loves the Guilderland schools and wants to see that the district’s quality education continues.

Dr. Zunon reflects on recent past while Ivorian history is in the making

GUILDERLAND — Denis Zunon is a long way from his homeland — Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. He says, if he were a young man, he would be there now — fighting.