Kenneth Runion

Democrat Kenneth Runion has been town supervisor since 2000. He grew up in Rochester and moved to Guilderland in 1974.

Supervisor unopposed as four vie for two seats on town board



GUILDERLAND — In a contest similar to the 2005 elections, four candidates are vying for two open seats on the all-Democratic town board and the supervisor is running unopposed.

Indian Ladder gets its customers interested in nature



NEW SCOTLAND – One of the goals at Indian Ladder Farms is to get people out into the orchard, away from cars, and interested in agriculture, says the farm’s owner, Peter Ten Eyck.

Thousands of miles from their native Andes, alpacas have made a new home in the Helderbergs.

Hybrids save their owners money over the long haul



If you’re looking for a hybrid SUV, you might have to wait, according to local car salesmen.

The Astyks cut energy use to 10 percent of American average



KNOX — No one has ever rioted for austerity. Until now.

RENSSELAERVILLE — David R. Bryan, a former town supervisor accused of stealing over $300,000 from four organizations in this rural town, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of larceny, a felony.

Use variance requested
Some favor cell tower for safety, others oppose it for ugliness

NEW SCOTLAND – Over the objections of several residents, Amedore Homes was granted a variance for a longer cul-de-sac for a cluster development at the Colonie Country Club.