Village will replace cut trees

ALTAMONT — One tree too many for George Sands was cut down on Grand Street. He issued the village board a challenge at its December meeting: Create a tree preservation plan in thirty days. 

GCSD turns to the community for answers

GUILDERLAND — In response to the governor’s promise of massive cuts in school aid next year, the superintendent here said Tuesday that “deeply and dearly held” community values will be tested.

ALTAMONT — Bamboo Garden, the new Chinese restaurant at Altamont Corners plaza on Main Street, will be celebrating its grand opening on Sunday, Dec. 13.

GUILDERLAND — Mercury still lingering on Railroad Avenue after decades of study will likely be removed in the coming years.

TAs, at impasse, say pay is unfair, reach for equality

With illustration by Forest Byrd

Ketchums return diner to its former glory

Bertrand and Johnson present GCSD physical education plan, lauded by board

GUILDERLAND — Despite the governor’s sweeping budget-cut proposals and a bleak economic forecast, the University at Albany is making headway on its plans to renovate the decades-old uptown campus.

Ed Frank teaches serious lessons during DWI Awareness Month

ALTAMONT — Five hundred and ninety shoes will be displayed throughout December at the community center on Gun Club Road as part of a program to highlight DWI Awareness Month.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce is moving to “the hub of Guilderland,” says a release from the organization.

Moving the chamber to a central location, with visibility from Western Avenue, was a top priority for Kathy Burbank when she became executive director in 2007, the release says.