ALBANY COUNTY — Seven people were arrested for welfare fraud last week; the Albany County Sheriff’s Department says they fraudulently received nearly $125,000 in benefits.

Slavick backed
Favorite for Albany County comptroller


ALBANY COUNTY — County Democrats said "yes" to Guilderland’s Patricia Slavick for comptroller in 2007.

ALBANY COUNTY — Municipalities in Albany County now have a vehicle to discuss shared services.

In an effort to cut costs, the county legislature formed a Municipal Highway Services Board last week.

Farm aid
Assistance for local agriculturists


Carl Peterson is fond of his cows; he refers to his heifers as his "girls" – they are his livelihood.

For Jon McCartan, music is life.

The 21-year-old Guilderland native and University of Vermont student has spent the last two years playing bass with the Gordon Stone Band.

Over the past 20 years, David Cornelius has made it his mission to "break up misconceptions" about Native Americans.

When Bobby Kendall starts something, he puts his heart into it.

ALTAMONT — A raised eyebrow, a sideways glare, disapproving looks from strangers take a toll on Stephanie Carter. These are things, though, that her 6-year-old son, Austin, can't pick up on.

By Enterprise staff

ALBANY COUNTY — When school was closed Monday after a nor’easter battered the Hilltowns, 16-year-old Ruby Mosbey didn’t take the day off.

ALBANY COUNTY — Bats, which usually hibernate in the cold, or migrate South, have been spotted flying around the region this winter.