To the Editor:

We think that we need safer equipment on the Berne-Knox-Westerlo school playground because some kids fall off the equipment and get seriously injured.

To the Editor:

From Oct. 27 to Nov. 17 the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Key Club will be collecting new and gently worn winter coats and snow pants to be distributed to children in the Hilltowns during the holiday season.

To the Editor:

In Girl Scouts, we do fun stuff like camping, sleepovers, bake sales, food drives, community service, hanging out with our friends, fundraisers, eating cookies, etc.

ALBANY COUNTY — With the same overall tax levy as last year, the $597 million budget proposed by county Executive Daniel McCoy avoids the controversial tax increases and nursing home debates of previous years.

Once again, the political majority of the Senate hangs in the balance, depending on the outcome of this race and several others.

Albany County has launched a free app to prevent suicide; HOPE (Help, Options, Prevention and Education) offers information and resources for people who are in crisis or who know someone in crisis.