GUILDERLAND — The vote was unanimous but the mood was somber Tuesday night as the nine members of the school board here adopted an $89 million budget proposal for next year.

co-pilot Jeremy Arnott works to improve Hawkeye safety

Lieutenant Steven Zilberman, United States Navy, was killed when his plane went down near Pakistan on March 31 two years ago.

GUILDERLAND — A foundation of the superintendent’s budget — reshaping the school day to save money so as not to cut programs — faltered this week.

GUILDERLAND — BOCES has cut back — that was the message delivered to the Guilderland School Board Tuesday night by Mark Jones, assistant superintendent for management services of the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services.

ALTAMONT — Residents of Altamont Boulevard want their road repaved to reduce window-shattering vibrations from passing traffic, and the state plans to do so this spring.

GUILDERLAND — Just over 100 people packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, applauding for each of the 34 speakers who criticized cuts proposed for next year’s budget. Many of the speeches — from students, teachers, and parents — were testimonials for the worth of the current system.

GUILDERLAND — Just over 100 people packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, applauding for each of the 34 speakers who criticized cuts proposed for next year’s budget. Many of the speeches — from students, teachers, and parents — were testimonials for the worth of the current system.

Boulevard residents shaken by pothole-riddled road

ALTAMONT — Residents of Altamont Boulevard want their road repaved to reduce window-shattering vibrations from passing traffic, and the state plans to do so this spring.

GUILDERLAND — Three men walked into a Stuyvesant Plaza jewelry store last week, displayed a gun, tied up two employees, and stole some watches.

ALTAMONT — “Prom is a big deal,” says Rhonda Flansburg, the owner of Re-Nue Spa in the village. “It’s a time for kids to get dressed up, to feel glamorous and important for one day. Everyone wants that.”