New Scotland News

The ice storm that hit the Capital Region a year ago turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Janice Pata and her neighbors here in Slingerlands.

Albany seems to have a shortage of good eats, especially when it comes to Asian food.

A 21-year-old Slingerlands man was arrested on DWI and assault charges early Friday morning after police allegedly found him drunk at the scene of an accident, the Albany County Sheriff's Office said.

On November 18, State Police in Guilderland responded to a report of a burglary on East Lydius Street in the Town of Guilderland.

A former dean at SUNY Cobleskill is alleging college officials admit students regardless of their learning abilities in order to draw in tuition money just to balance the budget.

The Voorheesville Public Library is sponsoring a "mitten tree" for the Parsons Child and Family Center .

An Albany County Correctional Facility inmate was arrested Monday night after he tried to escape from jail, the county Sheriff's Office said.

An inmate in Albany County jail who police call a career burglar faces felony charges for trying to escape from the correctional facility, police said Tuesday.

Twin sisters from Albany, walking home early Saturday morning on New Scotland Avenue, were assaulted and robbed by a group of teenage girls, according to police.

Eqyptologist Peter Lacovara appears at the ancient Egyptian exhibit featuring to mummies from 900 B.C. at the Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany, more... Voorheesville Middle School students take a tour of the ancient Egyptian exhibit featuring to mummies from 900 B.C. at the Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany, more...

After a week of relatively balmy weather, it might seem like winter will never reach the Capital District.

Q: Why is it that there seems to be plenty of money for construction of the latest fad, non-essential roundabouts, but there is no money to repair bridges that are, without question, essential to the people who must use them every day? I haven't heard of anyone losing a job because of a lack of a roundabout, but it is my understanding some people ...

MINISINK Town of Minisink residents were invited to a public information meeting Wednesday where the possible acquisition of the 7.5 miles of abandoned rail trail connecting Westtown and Unionville was discussed.

Unofficial polls in New Scotland show incumbent Supervisor Tom Dolin, a Democrat, winning a second term, along with cross-endorsed candidate Doug LaGrange and newcomer Daniel Mackay winning seats on the town board.

The race for Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District has heated up with allegations by Republicans that Kingston City Court Judge James Gilpatric, the Democratic candidate, violated judicial ethics by donating to political parties.

Several readers have asked for a listing of trick-or-treating hours for the area's municipalities.

But, I don't have a placereally.A Oftentimes, I feel guilty having a hobby farm when so many rely on farming for their livelihood.A Yes, I work hardyes, my hands bleed, and if I needed to label my farm with a purpose it would probably be 'therapy and education'.A Not quite the same as meat, dairy, and crops.A Certainly not the same as doing it for ...

Voters in the Voorheesville Central School District authorized two school propositions on Tuesday.

If Mayor Brian Wona has his way, this village will not have its own justice court next year.

New Scotland Town Board and supervisor hopefuls went point for point about the town's most contentious issues, including retail development, ethics and taxes at a debate on Thursday, Oct.