GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent of schools here — whoever he or she turns out to be — won’t make a first public appearance on TV.

GUILDERLAND — How do words become art"

ALBANY COUNTY — Seven people were arrested for welfare fraud last week; the Albany County Sheriff’s Department says they fraudulently received nearly $125,000 in benefits.

Slavick backed
Favorite for Albany County comptroller


ALBANY COUNTY — County Democrats said "yes" to Guilderland’s Patricia Slavick for comptroller in 2007.

ALBANY COUNTY — Municipalities in Albany County now have a vehicle to discuss shared services.

In an effort to cut costs, the county legislature formed a Municipal Highway Services Board last week.

Farm aid
Assistance for local agriculturists


Carl Peterson is fond of his cows; he refers to his heifers as his "girls" – they are his livelihood.

BERNE — In a landslide vote, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo school budget for next year passed late Tuesday in a district where budget defeats had been common.

NEW SCOTLAND — A hike in Thacher Park Friday went awry as two women slid down an embankment.

KNOX — History went up in smoke Thursday when a landmark barn on the Berne-Altamont Road burned in a lightning storm.

RENSSELAERVILLE — Following accusations that a former supervisor embezzled thousands of dollars from three institutions in the town, Republican trustees are contemplating giving up their salaries for the rest of the year.