By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The Dutchmen varsity basketball team lost a close game to Saratoga in the early stages of the season. Guilderland returned the favor on Tuesday.

Illustration by Forest Byrd

New York’s plan for the Empire State Games — athletes will have to pay if they want to play — undermines the purpose of amateur athletic competition.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– The slate looks clean for the Guilderland gymnastics team as it formulates a plan to beat troublesome menace Saratoga.

Quinn opens hair salon in Voorheesville

VOORHEESVILLE — When Amanda Quinn reflects on her decision to open a business in such economically tumultuous times as these, she credits her grandfather Benjamin Schaible for bringing the dream to fruition. 

GUILDERLAND — The town’s long-time, now retired, police chief has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and the judge has ordered him to get counseling for a gambling addiction.

VOORHEESVILLE — The school board Monday tabled its decision on studying a full-day kindergarten program until its next meeting, after school board members disagreed on how to approach upcoming shortfalls in the budget.

GCSD residents share their priorities at community forum

GUILDERLAND — Twenty-eight residents answered the school district’s call for guidance on what the community values.

ALTAMONT — High school seniors sat solemnly in front of coffins, each topped with a single rose, as they listened to Mark Gautheir.

Appointments made for new year

GUILDERLAND — A new year did not end old controversies on the Guilderland town board.