GUILDERLAND — A masked robber stole $2,500 from a man making a night deposit at the Bank of America in a case with striking similarities to an armed robbery at the same bank in May, according to Guilderland Police.

ALBANY COUNTY — Betty Barnette won a seat Tuesday on the state Democratic committee against the will of the county committee leaders.

Wheeler enthused about guiding BKW High

By Zach Simeone

BERNE — Richard Wheeler has been appointed as interim principal for Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School. At a special meeting on Tuesday night, the school board voted unanimously to approve his appointment.

By Zach Simeone

KNOX — Highway department workers are receiving a salary increase and retroactive pay. At a special meeting last Tuesday, the town board ratified a new labor contract by a unanimous vote.

NEW SCOTLAND — Accusations of “kickbacks” and threats of lawsuits shook up the town planning board meeting Tuesday night. Neighbors vocally objected to the board’s split votes on one issue, while another complained about her neighbor’s activities.

GUILDERLAND –– After finishing in the top 20 in New York State with a 15-3-1 record last season, the Guilderland boys’ varsity soccer team is riding the momentum.

Illustration by Forest Byrd

Sound planning takes time.

By Jordan J. Michael

GUILDERLAND –– Pete Mayta and Steve Dapcic have been friends since elementary school. Now, they work side-by-side for the surprising Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball.

GUILDERLAND — Since Macy’s had been improperly disposing of hazardous waste, the department store has agreed to pay the Environmental Protection Agency $49,725.