Opinion

Threats must be understood and prepared for but also put in perspective

While it is responsible to write about past BESS fires so that local firefighters can be trained and prepared, it is also essential to see the threat in perspective as we weigh the benefits of BESS, storing needed energy as we transition away from using fossil fuels.

Guilderland

Some Brandle Meadow residents have unpotable water

During the Altamont Board of Trustees September meeting, Al Caruso, a Guilderland resident of the senior-living Brandle Meadows condominium complex, came to ask what the village can do about the appliance-damaging manganese in his water supply.

Sports

Photos: Eagles Dominate Nisky

On Friday, Sept. 26, the Bethlehem field hockey squad traveled to Niskayuna High School in a Suburban Council matchup. From the opening whistle, the Eagles controlled the play until the final whistle as they won 11-1.

New Scotland

New school year at VCSD: ‘Kids are talking to each other at lunch’

The 2025-26 school year started with board members being apprised of the implementation of the state’s mandated cell-phone ban policy, the district’s multi-million-dollar capital project, and the award of two grants.