Georgiana Oliver, Altamont

Harry Carlson, Altamont

Robyn Gray, Guilderland

Senator Michelle Hinchey lauded the $1.4 billion increase in state aid for education in this year’s budget, bringing the total to $29.5 billion, which for Guilderland meant a jump in state aid of $2.1 million to $27.2 million. About a quarter of Guilderland’s $105 million proposed budget for next year is funded by state aid.

The Frederick Crounse House is set to be demolished next month. 

Kaitlin Downey, President Guilderland Public Library Board

John McCarthy, Guilderland

Bette Shields, Guilderland

Incumbents Herb Hennings and Philip Metzger are challenged by Michael Hawrylchak, Vanessa Threatte, Antonio Rivera, and Norina Melita.

Since August of last year, Crossgates Mall has filed lawsuits against 15 tenants for millions of dollars in unpaid rent.