Opinion

Vaccine protection is a grave matter

One of the lessons we learned during the pandemic was about the collective good.

In the same way that factories in, say, Ohio can cause acid rain that kills fish in the Adirondacks, we learned that infection does not follow state lines or national borders.

Last Thursday, Sept. 4, the Bethlehem boys’ soccer squad was on the pitch for their home opener as they took on Christian Brothers Academy. The Eagles pressured the Brothers early but in the second half flew away to win, 5 to 0.

Regional

Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch this year to all students

The central tenet of the New York State Universal School Meals program is that participating schools serve both breakfast and lunch to students at no cost.

New Scotland

New school year at VCSD: ‘Kids are talking to each other at lunch’

The 2025-26 school year started with board members being apprised of the implementation of the state’s mandated cell-phone ban policy, the district’s multi-million-dollar capital project, and the award of two grants.

Hilltowns

Board answers mother’s plea, requesting lower speed limits after fatal crash

Albany County has already installed new signs and pavement markings at the intersection and, with a town board resolution, the state will now conduct a study on reducing speed limits.