Bell tower in Berne will commemorate the consolidation of two churches

BERNE — The history of two churches will be commemorated in a new tower, home to antique bells from both of their steeples.

Same-sex marriage is a needed step on the road to recovery

We were in New York City on June 26 this year and we felt proud to be New Yorkers. It was just after state lawmakers had voted to legalize same-sex marriage, and it was the day of the gay pride march.

$21M for IDA projects nets loss of 8 jobs

GUILDERLAND — The town’s Industrial Development Agency is not serving its purpose, which is to create jobs, according to a report released this month by the state comptroller’s office.

GUILDERLAND — Rafael A. Nieves Jr. was both a fierce soldier and a loving family man. The common thread was loyalty.

School field trips must be tied to curriculum

GUILDERLAND — Shirley Spence and Leslie Graham were glowing with love, and something akin to triumph, as they walked out of Guilderland Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon.

They were the first same-sex couple to get married in Guilderland. The Marriage Equality Act took effect statewide on Sunday, July 24.

Poets, novelists, journalists to celebrate the written word

RENSSELAERVILLE — The rugged beauty of the Helderbergs inspires writers.

VOORHEESVILLE — After wresting an engagement ring from his pregnant fiancée’s finger, Richard T. Kurtz kicked her in the stomach, according to a release from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

Newcomers get unanimous support for Democratic ticket