Opinion

Street psychiatry in Albany County will provide a much needed safety net

We commend Albany County for a street psychiatry program launched as a pilot program last week and urge support to make it grow and flourish. The psychiatry program is the next step on the progressive path that Albany has chosen to stop the triple scourge of mental illness, drug addiction, and homelessness.

Guilderland

‘Worn but extremely resilient’: Wey envisions a statue of a hiker in Altamont, at the end of the Long Path

“Our hiking friend,” said David Bourque of the planned statue, “will provide an Instagram moment” for walkers completing the Long Path. He also said, “It’s going to cost three times what the kiosk cost.”

Sports

Photos: Local Teams Face Off Against Nations Best

On June 19 to 22, track athletes from Guilderland, Voorheesville, and Bethlehem competed against the top athletes from around the nation in Philadelphia at the New Balance Nationals at Franklin Field on the campus of University of Pennsylvania.

Regional

Will mixed use come to Harriman Campus after all?

Senator Patricia Fahy announced today, June 11, as the legislative session is soon drawing to a close, that the bill she sponsored to develop 7 acres of the 27-acre Wadsworth site for retail, commercial, and residential use had passed in the Senate.

New Scotland

New Scotland is holding out hope for high-speed internet

“Not to sound like the broken record, but I have to bring it up. When, if ever, will we be getting high-speed internet for the six people in the middle of New Scotland South Road,” resident Sharon Boehlke asked the town board during its June 11 meeting.

Hilltowns

County denies danger at Westerlo intersection after fatal crash

A minivan carrying six people ran a stop sign and was hit by a tractor trailer at the intersection of county routes 401 and 404 in Westerlo, an intersection that locals say is unsafe.