Election day is almost here, and for those who did not participate in the nine days of early voting, it’s time for area residents to go to the polls and cast their ballots ...

Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.

The general election is on Tuesday with many city, town and county hopefuls waiting for the results. Across Rensselaer and Albany County, several races are on the ballots. Polls are open from 6 a.m.