ALBANY — After several delays and postponements, jeweler Peter Spinelli, 50, was sentenced in Albany County Court yesterday for selling fake diamonds and for swiping his customers’ gems and replacing them with fakes.

GUIILDERLAND — A massive search for a body following a CSX report of a man lying in the train tracks Tuesday evening, ended with the discovery that there was no body to be found.

ALTAMONT — Beginning in June, the village has been welcoming visitors with burgundy banners that cost roughly $2,800. Village officials are at odds about whether the board gave proper approval for their purchase.

GUILDERLAND — Joe Higgins was a gumshoe and proud of it. He had a wiry build, a gravelly voice, and a discerning eye.

As the longest practicing private investigator in the state, he had many tales to tell, laced with crime and intrigue.

Super says
District must set priorities if it wants to change the shape of the day



GUILDERLAND — The shape of the school day won’t be changing any time soon at Guilderland.

GCSD defends program
A new chapter in the reading saga

GUILDERLAND — A 47-year-old man was hit Tuesday night as he crossed Route 20 just east of Johnston Road.

Wayne Hatch of Stephentown was listed in fair condition yesterday evening at Albany Medical Center.

Luibrand to hear case
Chief charged with harassment

List says not guilty
Developer accused of burying debris



GUILDERLAND — A local developer was issued a ticket after a resident complained that he buried debris in her yard years ago.

GUILDERLAND — Forty-three years after Thornton Wilder’s play, The Matchmaker, was made into a Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly! is still glowing, still crowing, still going strong.