GCSD declares impasse in contract negotiations

GUILDERLAND — The economic downturn that has led large unions of state workers to give up raises in order to keep jobs has stymied talks here between the school district and its teachers’ union.

A dark green Plymouth Voyager used to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins was stolen Monday night from the Senior Services parking area at 20 Rensselaer Street in Albany.

GUILDERLAND — Changes are underway across the school district to standardize how students with disabilities are given special services.

Award-winning school now needs improvement

GUILDERLAND — A school honored last year with a statewide award for teaching the whole child is now on a list, based on test scores, of schools that need improvement.

School board president write political letter “as a private citizen”

GUILDERLAND — Colleen O’Connell believes that her role as president of the Guilderland School Board does not negate her role as a citizen.

Two Dems win board seats, GOP’s highway super unopposed

KNOX — Both the winners and the losers in the four-way race for two town board seats in Knox said shoe leather was more important than issues.

Conklin breaks barrier

BERNE — In this rural Hilltown where Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 3 to 1, Republican Bonnie Conklin, making her first run for office, got the most votes in a four-way race for two town board seats.

Train Station Quilters complete complex samplers, each in her own way

GOP’s Peter Golden challenges Dems’ Bryan Clenahan

GUILDERLAND — Democratic incumbent Bryan M. Clenahan, running on his record, is being challenged by Peter A. Golden on the Republican line in Guilderland’s District 30.