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."

For Jon McCartan, music is life.

The 21-year-old Guilderland native and University of Vermont student has spent the last two years playing bass with the Gordon Stone Band.

Over the past 20 years, David Cornelius has made it his mission to "break up misconceptions" about Native Americans.

When Bobby Kendall starts something, he puts his heart into it.

Going out for the history of war
New Scotland exhibit honors veterans, their memorise

FEURA BUSH – Veterans are an important part of American history, and, more than 60 years after the end of World War II, many of them are dying.

Mulderry resigns
Animal control takes dogged effort



NEW SCOTLAND – Dogs provide companionship, security, and, at the end of the day, you can count on your dog being happy to see you.

Virag says
Gardens stand for hope in a world where time blinks



Irene Virag takes inspiration from the earth.

VOORHEESVILLE – believes that he can make a difference.
He understands how to be a "good team player and make good budget decisions that are good for everyone," he said.

VOORHEESVILLE – says, "The school board is there for the school, and to be a voice for the taxpayer." It is not a conduit for any personal goals, he said, adding that votes and actions should be done impartially for the district.