GUILDERLAND — The debate has raged since the days of mammoth-sized cell phones in the 1980’s, and continues today as sleek, modern palm-sized phones make their way into the hands of millions of Americans each year.

Reporter’s notebook
Locked in court



GUILDERLAND — Covering a murder trial is never easy. There are no happy endings — not for either the family of the accused or of the deceased.

GUILDERLAND — After nearly 11 hours of deliberation, a jury found Hashim Burnell guilty of shooting Todd Pianowski to death while robbing him in his Guilderland apartment and then robbing his girlfriend at gunpoint.

ALTAMONT — Joshua Davenport has been suspended again.

‘Come hell or high water’
Village to build pipeline



ALTAMONT — The Village will lay pipe for the new water project as scheduled despite the lack of easements from some property owners along Brandle Road.

GUILDERLAND — While most seven-year-olds play with toys on their birthdays, Guilderland’s Sarah Mahar gave her presents this year to the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad.

GUILDERLAND — Water will one day flow in parts of the largely undeveloped west end of town.

GUILDERLAND — A police car was hit in a three-car crash in the midst of rush-hour traffic on Route 20 Tuesday night.

GUILDERLAND — An attempted bank robbery last Thursday has left one bank employee shaken, yet unharmed, and several police agencies scrambling for clues to find a gunman.