GUILDERLAND — Mercury still lingering on Railroad Avenue after decades of study will likely be removed in the coming years.

TAs, at impasse, say pay is unfair, reach for equality

With illustration by Forest Byrd

By Zach Simeone

HILLTOWNS — As towns in the Helderbergs contemplate regulations on alternative-energy projects, some residents have been exploring their options for years.

Ketchums return diner to its former glory

Salerno charged for failing to stop at crossing

NEW SCOTLAND — One week after surviving two train impacts in the space of a minute, Peter Salerno was charged with failing to stop at a railroad crossing, a misdemeanor.

By Zach Simeone

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Robert Drake, once superintendent of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District, has returned as high school principal. At a special meeting on Oct. 19, the school board appointed Drake by a unanimous vote. He started work the next day.

Atlas Copco to cut 42 jobs, 12 percent of local workforce

VOORHEESVILLE — In order to specialize in the gas and process industry, Voorheesville’s largest business will be eliminating 42 of its 364 jobs by the end of 2009. 

By Zach Simeone

Survivors anguished after miraculous escape

NEW SCOTLAND — Peter Salerno says it’s a miracle that he and his two daughters survived being hit by two trains on Saturday at a crossing near their Youmans Road home.