ALBANY COUNTY — The obvious and much-covered primaries in New York are for the office holders. But who chooses the candidates and sets their policies"

The state-wide committees for the parties.

From Portland to Buffalo
Johsnton bikes America for summertime fling

Tolmie mourned
Free spirit who lived life on the edge



ALTAMONT — A dull gray sky spit rain on Fredendall Funeral Home Friday morning. Inside, somber rows of mourners hugged each other and wept.

ALTAMONT — Fallout from a change in management at a local landmark — a convenience store and gas station — sparked controversy this week.

GUILDERLAND — The dominant discussion at last Tuesday’s school board meeting was debating ways to streamline meetings.

Rates lower
Taxes less then predicted for GCSD



GUILDERLAND — Tax rates will be lower than was predicted when voters went to the polls in May to pass a $79 million Guilderland school budget.

Neighbors worry
Are radio waves dangerous"


GUILDERLAND — "Can you hear me now"" is a well-known slogan used in Verizon’s advertising campaigns, but it is now a legitimate question being asking of the town.

GUILDERLAND — The town can now increase its tax base with industry while avoiding re-zoning and citizen protests.

ALTAMONT — The local gas station, convenience store, deli, and car wash, known as Ketchum’s, was recently sold to a Connecticut company for $787,500. Now it will be called Cobble Pond Farms.

GUILDERLAND — The planning board last week gave conceptual approval to the proposed Glass Works Village neighborhood, for which the town board will uncharacteristically act as lead agent for the project.