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- UAlbany unveils RNA Institute | 11 hours, 42 minutes ago
- Troy man arrested on weapons charges | 4 days, 16 hours ago
- Common Core questions | 4 days, 18 hours ago
- Life by the strings | 5 days, 13 hours ago
- EDITORIAL: June’s arrival means paperwork for politicians | 5 days, 19 hours ago
- POV: Pass public funding of elections | 5 days, 19 hours ago
Latest blogs
- Area Chambers of Commerce advocating in D.C.
- Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny at The Crossings on March 23
- Colonie Restaurant Week to Run March 18-24, 2013
- Local rapper writes SUNY anthem
- A look at the girls basketball field for Sectionals
- A look at the boys basketball field for Sectionals
- Section II swim meet primer
- Career Exploration Internship Program at North, South Colonie Schools
Sports
- Cavottaball changes the game
- Sports poll: What is your favorite summer sports venue?
- High school: Shaker announces sports award winners
- Golf: Consistency the key for Jensen
- Sports poll: Which Colonie sports team had the best spring season?
Lifestyle and Entertainment
- Fun Run with a serious goal
- Trash to treasure
- [Photo Gallery] Honoring the Fallen
- Roots of knowledge
- A brief history of the natural world [photo gallery]
Letters to the Editor
- LETTER: IDA’s tax breaks must be reined in
- LETTER: Salute our EMS heroes
- LETTER: Remembering veterans important year round
- LETTER: Minimum wage vote a failure of democracy
- LETTER: An open letter from NYSUT
Crime
- Guilderland man sentenced to eight years in stabbing
- Troy man arrested on weapons charges
- Police: Three men arrested with stolen weapons
- Police: Man arrested for sexual assault
- Woman pleads guilty for assault on Colonie officer
Business
- SCCC contract approved
- Kind words for Mill Road apartment
- Project approved over protests
- Nursing home deal tabled
- Nursing home set for May 13 vote
Columnists
Latest stories
Guilderland man sentenced to eight years in stabbing
After pleading guilty to stabbing a Colonie man several times, Guilderland resident Elias K. Deligiannis was sentenced to eight years in State Prison, according to Albany County District Attorney David Soares.
UAlbany unveils RNA Institute
State-of-the art facility will be home to genetic research on Alzheimer’s, HIV, cancer and more
A unique, state-of-the-art concept turned into a reality Tuesday, June 11, when the University at Albany opened the doors to its brand new biomedical technology development facility.
Troy man arrested on weapons charges
State Police arrested a Troy man after he was allegedly found with a handgun he did not have a permit for.
Common Core questions
Education forum focuses on new testing requirements, state mandates
State Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk, D-Duanesburg, and Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy, D-Albany, organized a forum, “Education at a Crossroads: A Forum on the Impacts of Testing and Mandates,” on Wednesday, June 5, in the Legislative Office Building at the Capitol.
Life by the strings
Colonie Central grad and cellist inducted into school's Hall of Fame
Kenneth Olsen has been the assistant principal cellist for the symphony for the past eight years. Because of his accomplishments, Olsen is joining two other alumni to be inducted in the Colonie Central High School Hall of Fame this year.
Police: Three men arrested with stolen weapons
Three men were arrested Tuesday for possessing stolen property, including rifles and shotguns, according to the Colonie Police Department.
A hairdresser’s homecoming
Family and friends greet sailor upon her return home
Danielle Martinez went from hairdresser to sailor right out of Colonie Central High School.
Menands chooses new superintendent
Eight-month search yields Maureen Long, currently at Scotia-Glenville
The Menands School District Board of Education has selected Maureen A. Long as superintendent after an eight-month search.
Custodian acts quickly when student chokes
Steve O’Connor performed Heimlich maneuver on Roessleville first-grader
Last Wednesday seemed like just a typical day for Roessleville Elementary School Custodian Steve O’Connor. Students were packed into the school’s cafeteria, enjoying their food and talking with one another. O’Connor was dumping some of the lunchroom’s garbage when he noticed one of the first-graders jumping up and grabbing her throat.
SCCC contract approved
Project at county offices will cost $87k more due to delay
Renovations paving the way for Schenectady County Community College to fill a floor at the Albany County’s offices can now officially begin, after some lawmakers questioned the contractor’s legitimacy.
Colonie artists have a league of their own
Group's meetings foster creativity and camaraderie
The Colonie Art League has more than 250 members of the Colonie Art League, and gathers around the Capital District for art workshops, demonstrations and to feature their own work in local exhibits.
Literacy through lyrics
‘Composer to Center Stage’ brings songwriting to students, courtesy Albany Symphony Orchestra
It isn’t always an easy task to get kids excited about literacy, but one local school recently teamed up with the Albany Symphony Orchestra to combine reading with the medium of music.
Cohoes Heritage Day extended across weekend
City’s history, culture and art will be on display for second event
At the request of the public, this year Cohoes Heritage Day will add an “s” to its name, an will take place over the course of the entire weekend of Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9. The weekend-long event will feature street vendors, parish-wide garage sales, activities and tours of the city to celebrate its culture.
Flyers’ forgetfulness helps homeless veterans
Clothe a Homeless Hero program implemented at Albany International Airport
The Albany County Veterans Service Bureau is working with the Albany County Airport Authority, the Transportation Security Administration and the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society to distribute unclaimed clothing left at airport security checkpoints to homeless veterans.
