By Jordan J. Michael

BERNE –– After winning only five games last season, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ soccer team is using the word “rebuild.”

GUILDERLAND — The seven people who provide tech support for the Guilderland schools will get 3.9-percent raises for each of the next four years.

GUILDERLAND — A 77-year-old man had a “medical problem” while he was driving by Crossgates Mall, causing him to hit the car in front of him before he was pronounced dead, according to Guilderland Police.

Village will gauge response before paying for CFL program

VOORHEESVILLE — The village is going to gauge public response before starting a recycling program for compact fluorescent light bulbs.

By Jordan J. Michael

ALTAMONT –– “Being around for 11 years is a big deal in this town,” said Phil Carducci. “You don’t get any credit here unless you’ve been active for at least 10 years.”

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Guilderland football team is in good spirits after setting a school record for wins in 2007.

Community support can soften hard times

Illustration by Forest Byrd

What’s new with nepotism?

By Zach Simeone

RENSSELAERVILLE — The town board passed a code of ethics Thursday that, among other things, puts a stranglehold on nepotism, long a contentious issue in the town. It also calls for the creation of a board of ethics.

GCSD to review honor society admission

RENSSELAERVILLE — The new head of the American Legion Auxiliary in New York sees a need to help the children of soldiers and veterans.