Control of Crossgates Mall remains in the hands of Pyramid Management Group.

Altamont Free Library Director Burke said the library along with major community stakeholders will examine “whether we can better ensure our continued existence under a different organizational model, possibly as a special district library with independent taxing authority, possibly as a branch of the Guilderland Public Library, or possibly under some other organizational model.”

The New York State Police Emergency Response Team was on the scene with its robot. “For the safety of everyone, we sent in the robot,” said Guilderland Police Captain Eric Batchelder. “The robot found him,” he said of the suspect. “The team went in and apprehended him once it was determined to be safe.”

Joan Mckeon, Guilderland

Tracy Mance, Guilderland

On Aug. 15, the Guilderland Town Board was due to vote on extending for one year Local Law Number 2 of 2021, which allowed for the construction of 86 affordable senior-housing units amid the Albany Pine Bush. 

The Guilderland Town Board on Tuesday dealt with extending timelines for two proposals, accepted an amended application for another, and approved the withdrawal of a fourth. 

The tax rates for the 2023-24 school year adopted by the school board on Aug. 15 turned out to be based on an error, said Assistant Superintendent for Business Andrew Van Alstyne on Aug. 17. The board will adopt new tax rates next week, he said.

GUILDERLAND — A jewelry store featuring bracelets engraved with sayings, is opening at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland.

The Inspiration Co. is located near Best Buy on the upper level of the mall.