Deborah Shepard has joined the Laberge Group as its assistant marketing manager.

Shepard has worked in corporate marketing for over 17 years, including work in communications, marketing collateral, proposal coordination, event planning, advertising, social media content, and website management.

Neil Yager, a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and an interventional cardiologist, has joined Albany Medical Center’s Division of Cardiology and has been appointed assistant professor of cardiology at Albany Medical College.

Guilderland’s Industrial Development Agency will help Promenade Senior Living convert the Best Western Sovereign hotel at 1228 Western Ave. into an assisted-living facility, by providing it with four different kinds of tax relief.

Aleeya Healey, M.D., a developmental behavioral pediatrician, has joined Albany Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics. She was also appointed assistant professor of pediatrics at Albany Medical College and director of the developmental behavioral pediatric residency medical education program.

Robert Loucks is unfazed by complaints lodged against the Invents Company, which he believes will help him realize his dream of bringing the ladder stabilizer he invented to market.

Mkas Lika brings sharp clothing and accessories from around the world to Guilderland’s Hamilton Square.

Former Berne-Knox-Westerlo treasurer Stacy King-McElhiney is stepping up to be the district’s newest business manager.

On Sept. 18, Guilderland salon Hair Event & Wig Center on Western Avenue will offer free wig fittings, as well as complimentary wine and cheese, for area stylists and their clients, at an event called “Wigs & Wine.”

Taylor M. Della Rocco of Berne is among 31 newly graduated Environmental Conservation Officers.

The Basic School from which Della Rocco graduated was held at the Office of Public Protection's Training Academy in Pulaski, Oswego County, which runs along the Salmon River.

Parents of local students have a new shopping tool since schools’ supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com.