Opinion

Tell the truth, even if it means standing alone

After President Jimmy Carter died, the Museum of Political Corruption in Albany wanted to honor him, said its founder and president, Bruce Roter.

In 2017, Roter had received a handwritten note from Carter when he sought responses for a book on ethical leadership.

Guilderland

Burger King sues Guilderland

The six-month drive-thru closure resulted in a $400,000 revenue loss, the company claims, while repair of the pipe and pumping of the accumulating stormwater cost over $1 million.

Last Thursday, April 24, the Bethlehem boys’ lacrosse team hosted Colonie in a Suburban Council matchup. After giving up the first goal, the Eagles swarmed the Wolfpack and dominated in their 16-to-2 win.

Regional

Governor Hochul signs three gun-safety bills into law

According to data graphed by the state’s Division of Criminal Justice Services, shooting incidents involving injury in Albany County peaked in 2020 at over 120; similarly, the number of shooting victims hit peaked at 100 in 2020 while the number of people killed by guns in Albany County peaked in 2021 at nearly 20. By 2024, those numbers for Albany County had declined to about 60 people injured or hit and fewer than 10 people killed.