“Depending on how things evolve and if it is needed, we can be available, if all the planets align,” said a spokesman for The Grand, referring to its 17 facilities across New York State that might house overflow patients from hospitals in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Guilderland Elementary teachers and faculty drive down Dr. Shaw Rd. in Guilderland to give their students a hello and that they miss them at school.

Shirley Unser, Capital District Christian Women’s Connection

Ben English, McKownville

“The work of cemeteries is considered an essential business,” said funeral director John Gulino. “The graves will be dug; people will be buried. It’s not going to get like Italy.”

Elsie J. Fisher of Gloversville, a Berne-Knox homecoming queen, died at home on Monday, March 16, 2020. She was 87.

As the county announced the number of confirmed cases of COVID went up today to 52, from 41 yesterday, Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber declared a state of emergency for the town.

Pine Bush trails remain open although the Pine Bush Preserve offices and Discovery Center are closed due to concerns about the coronavirus.

All scheduled programs, activities, and meetings have been cancelled but the preserve urges residents to use both its physical and virtual resources.