New Scotland may take over ambulance contract from village

Cold start for the Empire State Games

It may be an uphill climb, but it is well worth the effort. We applaud the consortium of Adirondack municipalities and agencies that has set out to save the Empire State Winter Games.

HILLTOWNS — Local organizations are gearing up to make it a memorable holiday season for families in need.

NEW SCOTLAND — A two-vehicle crash on Monday caused a rollover and resulted in minor injuries, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Department.

School leaders look at setting priorities and matching resources to them

GUILDERLAND — The new superintendent is taking a new approach to building next year’s school budget.

By Jordan J. Michael

GLENS FALLS –– After 21 straight wins, the girls on the Voorheesville volleyball team didn’t know what losing felt like, nor did they really ever think about it.

EAST BERNE — Albany County Physical Therapy and Respite Services, based in East Berne, will bring services to area residents’ homes.

ZBA to decide if gravel mine is legal

GUILDERLAND — Two neighbors are accusing each other of violating town ordinances.

Fred Wagner, owner of Helderberg Excavating and Trucking, Inc., says the town is trying to put him out of business.

Sweet notes linger in the air as two kind women sing a Czech Christmas carol.

“Sleep, baby, sleep…God’s holy one,” they sing.

 “It’s very soft, a lullaby, Mary singing to Jesus,” says Bernie LaGoy.

GUILDERLAND — Statewide changes in testing students and evaluating faculty have left school board members here frustrated.