, Matt Cook, and Holly Grosch

Although the major parties didn’t hold primaries this year, the endorsements of the Conservative and Independence Parties in Guilderland, New Scotland, and the Hilltowns were decided Tuesday in primary elections.

While Albany County’s executive supports it, not every town government is sold on the idea of Tech Valley.

By Maggie Gordon

The Elsmere Fire Department has a new recruiting technique — a classic rock band.

By Maggie Gordon

The Help America Vote Act was passed two years ago in the wake of the 2000 Presidential elections, which were fraught with ballot discrepancies.

— Matt Cook

Leaders of an organization that has played a key role in preserving the natural landmarks of Albany County plan to do the same in other parts of the area.

By Andrew Schotz

ALBANY — Trackside at the University at Albany, Eleanor Alland waited and waited on Saturday, in wilting heat, for her son to compete.