Democracy withers without public discourse

Illustration by Forest Byrd

Van Etten hops to the top

RENSSELAERVILLE — This rural Helderberg Hilltown is the first in the county to adopt a law on large-scale wind power, and the word is prohibition.

ALTAMONT — As the packed midway started to empty out on Friday night, word of a man with a gun spread quickly through the crowd.

BERNE — Berne-Knox-Westerlo will pay close to $30,000 to clean up the vandalism by four seniors in June, but district residents will not have to foot the bill, according to Superintendent Paul Dorward.

By Jordan J. Michael

ALBANY –– Caleb Ciachetti and Nick Cannistraci, both of Guilderland, are a prime example of inseparable friends.

Why did Altamont tweak police to keep Salerno?

Illustration by Forest Byrd

Process matters. Following the law — both in letter and spirit — matters. When it comes to choosing a leader, involving the public is important, too.

GUILDERLAND — A man arrested this week for trying to send indecent material to a minor had worked at area schools, including Guilderland, as a substitute teacher.

Two local girls who have big dreams are entering the Albany Pageant sponsored by Nationals, Incorporated.

New York learned Tuesday that it will get a $700 million in federal Race to the Top funds for public education, leaving local school administrators with mixed reactions.