Politics

McCoy makes move to keep funding nursing home

Contingency funds targeted to make payroll for July

Three days after the Albany County Legislature tabled a vote on privatizing the county nursing home vote, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy has sent out a request to move $2.2 million from the county’s contingency fund in the budget to meet the facility’s July payroll.

New part-time position discussed

Bethlehem, IDA would partner to form economic development job

The Town of Bethlehem and its Industrial Development Agency may soon be partnering to hire a new, part-time employee to work on economic development.

Candidates emerging in local races

A few new faces join familiar ones as parties gear up to make endorsements

As campaign season inches closers, those seeking spots in Town of Colonie elected offices are beginning to announce their plans to run.

Tax District dropped for townwide plan to fix drainage

Guilderland GOP robo-calls McKownville residents, supervisor says change not political

The Guilderland Town Board is backpedaling on a plan to establish a special taxing district in McKownville in a favor of a townwide fund aimed at fixing drainage issues across the board.

Bethlehem Dems pick fall slate

Clarkson the pick for Bethlehem super, Reinhardt and Sasso tapped for Town Board

The Bethlehem Democratic Committee has made its endorsements for the November local elections.

Nursing home deal tabled

County comptroller urges legislature to turn over control

The Albany County Legislature tabled a deal to give control of the county-run nursing home to a private company at a Monday, May 13, meeting, after hearing a presentation from County Comptroller Mike Conners urging action.

Tkaczyk proposes election reforms

Senator’s court battle spurs bills efforts to change ballot requirements

State Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk unveiled two bills she is sponsoring during a news conference on Wednesday, May 1, which address legal challenges raised by her Republican opponent's legal team.

Contract talks on life support

Voorheesville Area Ambulance Service and village reach deadlock

Four months have passed since Voorheesville Area Ambulance Service’s contract expired with the Village of Voorheesville. Negotiations stalled when a majority of the village board wanted to withhold about $8,800 in funding from the ambulance service’s reserve accounts

Bethlehem to keep highway position

Referendum fails 3,086 to 1,969

The superintendent of highways in the Town of Bethlehem will remain an elected position after residents voted against a new local law that would have abolished the office.

Grimm aims for Guilderland's top post

Former town councilman announces town supervisor bid

Mark Grimm announced his intention to run for Guilderland town supervisor on Wednesday, April 24, and he is seeking support from the town Republican Committee. Grimm previously served four years on the Town Board, but didn't run for reelection in 2011.

Voorheesville OKs $2.12M budget

Village property tax levy to increase 2.6 percent, repairs will draw from reserves

The Voorheesville Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 23, unanimously adopted a $2.12 million 2013-14 budget, which increases spending around $140,000, or 7 percent. The village will raise more than $275,000 from taxes, and increase of around $7,000.

Nursing home set for May 13 vote

Much discussed operating agreement moves ahead, as some lawmakers push other options

A vote on the future of the Albany County Nursing Home has been set for May 13, even as some lawmakers lobby for other options.

Full court press for compressions

Colonie boys affected by CPR part of effort to teach method in schools

Two Colonie boys learned about the power of CPR the hard way, and now they’re advocating that it becomes mandatory for their peers to learn the life-saving method.

Behind the signs

Support lines up behind two groups fighting and supporting April 30 vote

An upcoming vote in Bethlehem to eliminate the position of highway superintendent has led local public figures to seek out unusual allies.

Afghan officials look to Colonie

Town part of U.S. tour meant to help forge future of Afghanistan

The Town of Colonie might not have the same culture, landscape or problems that the country of Afghanistan faces, but officials from that faraway land hope they can learn something here all the same.

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