Guilderland’s teaching staff, like those of Voorheesville and Berne-Knox-Westerlo, remains overwhelmingly white, a pattern seen at schools across the country.

Parents of local students have a new shopping tool since schools’ supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com.  

A walk to raise awareness about food allergies will be held on Sept. 9.

The application period to hold pheasant hunts sponsored by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation has begun.

This program enables experienced hunters and others to obtain state-reared pheasants for use in sponsored hunts for youth, women, novices, veterans, and people with disabilities.

The Fresh Air Fund has been selected to be a part of  Hannaford Supermarket’s reusable bag program, designed to support local not-for-profit organizations.

Kenneth Lucas, M.D., a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, has joined Albany Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics, as the director of the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital.

Over 100 motorcyclists are expected to ride Saturday in the fifth annual poker run held by the American Legion Riders to help local veterans. Last year’s run raised $30,000.