GUILDERLAND — While Supervisor Kenneth Runion seemed firm at the first budget workshop that town employees’ salaries be raised no more than 3 percent, he changed his mind this week.

Domestic violence is not uncommon in Albany County, but help is available. At Equinox Inc., on Central Avenue in Albany, victims of abuse can find emotional support, legal advice, and a place to stay.

GUILDERLAND — Orders of protection are easy to get but hard to enforce.

Shhhh. Quiet. Can you hear their cries" Look, look closely. Can you see their wounds"

Every bit helps, says John Conklin.
"No donation is too small," he says as he talks about an Oct. 2 golf tournament he’s organizing to raise funds for April Porter who is fighting cancer.

KNOX—Complaints of noise from a property on Thompson’s Lake Road are motivating the town to investigate.

RENSSELAERVILLE—A resident is suing Rensselaerville, charging that the highway superintendent is stymieing his attempts to acquire records on town projects.

Sales, services, and food highlight fall antiques season



Young collectors and experienced antique-ers may find just the right piece this autumn as local dealers celebrate the leaf-looking season with sales, services, and food.

NEW SCOTLAND — An artist has moved into town and so have his life-size steel sculptures.

After the hurricane:
Helping the forgotten places



NEW SCOTLAND — Folks in this still rural town of 8,500 have pitched in to help a similar town just 50 miles north of New Orleans.