Guilderland

GCSD families with 4-year-olds can enter lottery for free preschool

GUILDERLAND — With funding from New York state, the school distinct here is offering free pre-kindergarten classes for the next school year.

Five venues work with the school district in providing preschool classes since the Guilderland schools do not have the space or staff to house the program.

African-American contributions should not be repressed

Cliff Zucker, Altamont

Practical advice on getting involved in local politics

Mark Grimm, Guilderland

New DEC wetland regs postpone review of contractor yard

Starting Jan. 1, rules went into effect that significantly expand New York state’s jurisdiction over freshwater wetlands with the aim of protecting a million additional acres of wetland habitats.

Photos: Dutch Win Third Straight Sectional Title, 18 Individual Titles Between Local Teams

This past weekend, Feb. 15 and 17, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Guilderland, and Voorheesville indoor track teams competed in their Section 2 divisional championships at Hudson Valley Community College to compete for a spot in Saturday’s state qualifiers.

Photos: Guilderville Swims Hard At Sectionals, Brkanovic States-Bound

From Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 13 to 15, the Guilderland-Voorheesville swim team competed against the other top Division 1 schools in the Section 2 championships at Shenendehowa High School. Isak Brkanovic qualified for multiple events at states on March 7.

Photos: Dutch Deliver Grace At Sectionals, Scavio Heads To States

Last Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Guilderland gymnastics team took part in the Section 2 championships at Shaker High School. The Dutch performed well in all four events as they finished fourth with 156.150 points, and Simona Scavio qualified for states on the floor exercise.

Photos: Dutch Shred Snow At Sectionals, Two Will Compete At States

Last Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Guilderland Nordic ski team took part in the Section 2 championships at the Gore Mountain Nordic Center against 10 other teams. The Dutch shredded the snow away as Guilderland’s Nathaniel Burke and Landon Kinal qualified for the boys.

Costco closing must precede its opening

The project is being developed by Pyramid Management Group, owners of the project-adjacent Crossgates Mall. 

Budget-building at GCSD: Health-care costs top tax cap, 5 new electric buses proposed

“We are going to have to rein in our overall expenses to address these spending challenges in light of net-zero state aid and less then a $2 million tax cap compared with our health-insurance increases,” Andrew Van Alstyne, assistant superintendent for business, told the board.

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