DEC: More investigation to begin at Foundry Square brownfield site

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The current owner of the property, Charles Bohl Inc., as well as the developer planning to buy the property to build the apartment complex, Guilderland Village LLC, are listed by the DEC as the applicants for the environmental investigation study.

Visitors to free CANstruction exhibit asked to donate food

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — Structures made of cans will be displayed at Crossgates Mall from May 6 to 19, to benefit The Food Pantries for the Capital District.

This is the 14th year for the Capital Region CANstruction, and its third year at Crossgates. This year’s theme is “Lights CANmera Action!”

Photo: Altamont protest, "A combination of anger and terror"

“A combination of anger and terror” is what Edna Litten said brought her to the corner of Main and Maple in Altamont on Thursday evening, April 24. She joined a score of other protestors holding largely handmade signs as passing motorists honked. “We’re making a statement against what Trump is doing,” said Steve Walter, another protester. While this was their first stand, the protesters plan to be in front of the village green every Thursday between 5 and 6 p.m., said Meg Seinberg-Hughes. The protesters dispersed at six as the chimes from St. John’s Church sounded. 

Guilderland man charged with attempted murder

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

GUILDERLAND — A stabbing on Sunday led Guilderland Police to charge a neighbor of the victim with attempted murder on Tuesday.

‘Rude awakening’: State legislators share views on late budget with inquisitive crowd

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Senator Patricia Fahy who has been hosting similar budget sessions throughout her district said that community meetings before the pandemic, when she was an assemblywoman, “never had a great turnout.” Now, the meetings, with the chaos of federal cuts, are well attended.

Photos: A Kaleidoscope Of Cultures at Guilderland Fair

Students shared music, food, song, and dance from around the world at Guilderland High School’s annual cultural fair on April 11.

Altamont’s 2025-26 budget up 7.5%, taxes up 2.25%

by Sean Mulkerrin

Altamont’s tax rate for 2025-26 is set to increase 2.25 percent, from about $2.20 per $1,000 of assessed value to $2.25 per $1,000. The corresponding tax levy will increase from $329,271 to $338,976. 

Guilderland highway workers look to unionize

by Sean Mulkerrin

A majority of the 43 operators, laborers, and mechanics in the potential bargaining unit have signed cards choosing the Civil Service Employees Association as their bargaining representative, according to the union. 

IDA wrestles with defining workforce housing

by Sean Mulkerrin

“Let’s clarify what this is and what this isn’t," Chief Executive Officer Donald Csaposs said, opening a conversation on the topic during the IDA’s March meeting. “We’re not here to pass any policy revisions ... We’re here to have a very preliminary discussion of what workforce housing in Guilderland might look like as it relates to the provision of financial assistance by the IDA.”

GCSD board adopts $128M budget, does not pierce tax cap

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The spending plan comes right up against the state-set levy limit but does not pierce it. This means a simple majority vote can pass the budget. While spending is up 1.88 percent from last year, the tax levy is up 2.3 percent.

Cannabis dispensary proposed for Western Avenue

by Sean Mulkerrin

Jason Southwood of Albany is seeking permission to convert the former seasonally-operated Cone Zone at 2028 Western Ave. to a year-round retail cannabis dispensary. 

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