ALTAMONT Years ago, a swaggering kitten, dark as a blackberry in the ripest part of summer, got the name Tuffy, short for Tough Guy, from a man who says he was good luck.
NEW SCOTLAND Howard Amsler, owner and operator of Blackbird Prime Properties in New Scotland, has been working since 2001 to develop what he calls "a community with affordable housing."
VOORHEESVILLE The Hilltowns Meaghan Walter is living out one dream and trying to reach another as she serves on the court at the Tulip Festival in Albany.
"It hasn’t hit me yet," Walter said.
GUILDERLAND Barbara Fraterrigo, who has been on the Guilderland School Board for 10 years, is seeking re-election with the goal of extending opportunities for "every kid to excel to the best of their abilities."
GUILDERLAND The planning board here last Wednesday gave preliminary approval to Lisa Romano for her subdivision request for lots bordering the Watervliet Reservoir.