GUILDERLAND — In October, Pioneer Bank bought the lots containing its 1883 Western Ave. branch as well as the property next to it, 1881 Western Ave., a former Price Chopper that was renovated years ago into office space. The total purchase price for the two lots was $5 million.

ALBANY — Jonathan Cobb, head of a tech company, was sentenced on Oct.

GUILDERLAND — Guilderland Library is hosting a “no-sew blanket fun-raiser,” led by long-time Guilderland resident Katy Noakes, for making fleece blankets to benefit homeless people in Albany as well as victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

The event will be held Monday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

GUILDERLAND — Attorney Judith Kahn has served on the board of trustees of the Guilderland Public Library since 2012, when she was appointed to fill an open post.

ALBANY — “There was a weird noise coming from the chipper,” said tree climber Brendon John Andres, crying on the witness stand last week at an Occupational Safety and Health Administration hearing in Albany as he recalled the death over a year ago of  a co-worker.

GUILDERLAND — Within two days, three utility poles were sheared in Guilderland, closing roads to traffic while repairs were made by National Grid.