Playground funds may be just a mouse-click away

GUILDERLAND — Building a playground can be hard work.

Just ask Mike Schaffer. A physical education teacher at Lynnwood Elementary, he’s beating the drums for a new playground.

The Pine Grove Fire District’s $3.5 million expansion proposal was voted down, 200 to 68, on Tuesday night.

UAlbany turned down by Holt-Harris

School board pushes technology, looks to public for innovation

GUILDERLAND — Faced with a 2-percent tax-levy cap, school board members here gave their budget priorities Tuesday night as they gear up for a community forum next week.

ALTAMONT — William Preville who founded Re-Nue Spa on Maple Avenue and has worked at the salon for 15 years is retiring. His last day is Friday, Oct. 14.

BETHLEHEM — On Saturday, the North Bethlehem Fire Department and Auxiliary will hold a fund-raiser to help survivors of Tropical Storm Irene.

School board debates who should march to “Pomp and Circumstance”

GUILDERLAND — Who should walk across the stage at a Guilderland commencement ceremony?

GUILDERLAND — Intrigued by mystery, Michael Nardacci explores to find answers. Then he writes from experience.