GUILDERLAND — Republicans and Democrats are having a debate — about whether the candidates for town board will publicly debate each other.

Safety beyond the womb
Protecting your children on car rides



Over the past four months, it’s been nearly impossible to concentrate on work.

GUILDERLAND — Although the congregation is small, the minister of the quiet church just on the edge of town wants to triple its size. This has one neighbor concerned, as his house is already only a few feet from the existing building.

GUILDERLAND — Democratic Councilwoman Patricia Slavick, who is running for re-election in November, says she has chosen politics over her career.

GUILDERLAND — In the town’s budget for next year, Jean Johnson’s job has been eliminated. Johnson founded the town’s art program for senior citizens and ran it since 1993.

GUILDERLAND — While Supervisor Kenneth Runion seemed firm at the first budget workshop that town employees’ salaries be raised no more than 3 percent, he changed his mind this week.

Domestic violence is not uncommon in Albany County, but help is available. At Equinox Inc., on Central Avenue in Albany, victims of abuse can find emotional support, legal advice, and a place to stay.

GUILDERLAND — Orders of protection are easy to get but hard to enforce.

GUILDERLAND — Town board members are struggling, as they often have in recent years while building the town’s budget, with wanting to give good workers substantial raises and wanting to save taxpayers money.

GUILDERLAND — Police are still searching for the man who burglarized Northeastern Fine Jewelry last week.