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.

EAST BERNE — Rebecca Kryzak is a generalist and proud of it.

GCSD board wants to know:
Will community accept changes proposed for special education?

GCSD board sets tax rate at $20 per $1,000, as promised

GUILDERLAND — Guilderland residents will pay just what the district estimated for school taxes — $20.04 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

GUILDERLAND — Irene Siebert, a quiet and gentle woman, had a quiet celebration for her 103^rd birthday on Tuesday.

She was born in Albany on Aug. 17, 1907 and grew up on a farm on Pine Lane off of Rapp Road.

ALTAMONT — When Anthony Salerno’s name didn’t appear on the list of those who had passed the required Civil Service exam for public safety commissioner, the village had 60 days to find his replacement.