Man extorted, raped escort

A man pretending to be a police investigator paid a female escort to have sex with him at a Guilderland hotel, then extorted thousands of dollars from her before he was caught, police said.

GUILDERLAND — A cop who cares about kids will help shape the department.

Out of a pool of five officers, Roger Ginder was promoted to sergeant this week.

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.