GUILDERLAND — John Marcella chose his home in Guilderland 22 years ago because he thought a park was going to be developed behind it.

VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville Fire Department officials have asked the village to move forward on the purchase of a new fire truck, but the village board is holding back to weigh its options.

When the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation last month issued its revised and much awaited 900-page report on hydraulic fracturing, the department’s commissioner, Joseph Martens, said in a statement, “This report strikes the right balance between protecting our environment, watersheds and drinking water, and promoting eco

ALTAMONT — Horse lovers will enjoy the fair this year, as tiny tots, strong young riders, and the over-40 set compete to show off their skills and have fun, too.

WESTERLO — Joseph Dober, 18, of Westerlo, struck a pickup truck while riding his bike on Aug. 5, according to police.

A Medflight took him to Albany Medical Center, according to State Trooper Maureen Tuffey, spokeswoman for Troop G.

Keating loves birds of prey and teaches others about their habits and habitat

ALTAMONT — An eagle perches on Larry Keating’s gloved hand and looks him in the eye.

ALTAMONT — Half-a-dozen different sounds filled the sheep and goat barn as Nancy Morey moved methodically down a long table, judging the piles of fleece set on top of it.

Guilderland and Watervliet mull water consolidation

GCSD admits Regents mistakes, fifteen who failed will get passing grades

GUILDERLAND — About one out of every six Regents exams graded by Guilderland teachers in June was in error.

ALBANY COUNTY — Rensselaerville is joining more than 30 towns across the state that have taken note of the potential for hydraulic fracturing.