ALBANY COUNTY — Small-party voters in Guilderland, New Scotland, and Rensselaerville won’t be using voting machines during the primary on Sept. 18.

Staying power
Judge allows Redlich to stay in town race



GUILDERLAND — As a contentious battle for the Guilderland Town Board heats up, Republican Warren Redlich will remain on the ballot — for now.

GUILDERLAND — With less than two weeks until primary elections are held, local and county politicians are seeking small-party lines to broaden their appeal.

GUILDERLAND — The town assessor’s office has been caught in the crossfire of political battling.

ALBANY COUNTY — A portion of the New York State Thruway near the Guilderland Travel Plaza was shut down last Wednesday morning as State Police investigated a bomb threat.

GUIILDERLAND — The town’s police department is mourning the loss of one of its own — Niko the German shepherd.

McMillen says
Big names boost fair attendance



ALTAMONT — Last week’s 114th tri-county fair was a success, say officials, although the final attendance numbers won’t be available for several weeks.

Growing garlic
Neighbors put down roots together



ALTAMONT — Hanging upside down, in the shadow of the Helderbergs, are 60,000 bulbs of garlic.

GUILDERLAND — The owner of the new Farmers Feed & Tractor Supply store on Route 20 is selling more than grain and chainsaws; he’s selling an old-fashioned way of doing business.

GUILDERLAND — Town officials are being "spoofed" on the Net.

An international, Internet-based satire newspaper called The Spoof, has run several articles using the names of local politicians and political challengers.