Opinion

Albany County jobs program offers a ticket to society

McCoy said to those who “did time in jail” or who “just didn’t like education” — “we’ve got you covered. We have you. We have you … You’ve just got to be willing to take the first step.” We second those words — take the first step; there’s no telling where the journey may lead you.

Guilderland

GCSD taxes down in Knox, up in other three towns

The owner of an average single-family home in Guilderland will be paying roughly $150 more in school taxes this year while the owner of an average home in Knox will be paying roughly $200 less in Guilderland school taxes.

Sports

Photos: Dutch Drive To First Win Against Blue Devils

On Monday, Aug. 25, the Guilderland girls’ golf team traveled to Pheasant Hollows Golf Course as they took on Columbia. The Dutch won 177-to-199.

Regional

Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch this year to all students

The central tenet of the New York State Universal School Meals program is that participating schools serve both breakfast and lunch to students at no cost.

Hilltowns

Board answers mother’s plea, requesting lower speed limits after fatal crash

Albany County has already installed new signs and pavement markings at the intersection and, with a town board resolution, the state will now conduct a study on reducing speed limits.