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MOSAIC ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PRINCIPAL THERESA MOROUKIAN
MOSAIC ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PRINCIPAL THERESA MOROUKIAN   Troy, N.Y. (September 10, 2026) — Mosaic Associates Architects has announced the retirement of Principal and Director of Finance and Human Resources Theresa Moroukian after more than 30 years with the firm.   Moroukian, who will retire at the end of the year, joined…
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Northern Rivers Names New Superintendent
Northern Rivers Names New Superintendent   ALBANY, NY — Northern Rivers Family of Services announced that Leesa Crawford-Imoro has been named Chief Education Officer and Superintendent of Schools. She will provide oversight and direction for Northern Rivers’ educational division, including the Early Learning Center and the School at Northeast,…
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Berkshire Bach Society presents a Harpsichord Festival with Kenneth Weiss to open its 2026-2027 season on Sunday, September 20, in Stockbridge
Great Barrington, September 7, 2026 – The Berkshire Bach Society opens its 2026-2027 season with a Harpsichord Festival on Sunday, September 20, 3pm, at the Berkshire Waldorf HS (the Old Town Hall) in Stockbridge, MA. Distinguished American harpsichordist KENNETH WEISS kicks off the festival with the six Partitas for Keyboard, BWV 825-830, by J.S…
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Pioneer Collects More Than 6,000 School Supplies and 200 Backpacks for Local Students
Donations from customers and employees help equip students and families supported by Greenville Central School District and Refuge Place, Inc. for the new school year.   Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York's Capital Region, provided more than 6,000 school supplies and 215 backpacks to local…
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City of Rensselaer Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Local Planning Committee (LPC) Announces Third Committee Meeting for Thursday, September 17th at Rensselaer City Hall
Rensselaer, NY, September 3, 2026 – The Rensselaer Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) planning process is ongoing. The Rensselaer DRI Local Planning Committee (LPC) is pleased to announce the third LPC meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17th, 2026, from 2:00pm–4:00pm at Rensselaer City Hall (62 Washington St, Rensselaer, NY 12144).…
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Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin, PLLC is proud to welcome Justin M. Aragosa as an Associate Attorney
Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin, PLLC is proud to welcome Justin M. Aragosa as an Associate Attorney. Justin will focus his practice on landlord-tenant matters, commercial real estate, estate planning and administration, business formation, municipal defense, and land use matters. He concurrently serves as a Warrant Officer in the New…
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MHHS Offers 60% Off Adoptions as Kennels Filled with Great Companions
60% off adoption fees and expanded weekend hours give more pets a chance to find homes MENANDS — The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) is making it easier to welcome a new companion into the family during one of the shelter’s busiest times of year. With more than 115 animals currently available for adoption, MHHS is offering 60% off adoption…
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BALLSTON SPA NATIONAL BANK (BSNB) ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF EDWARD HART TO VP, COMMERCIAL BANKING MANAGER
Hart will oversee the bank’s commercial lending team and identify new business opportunities BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. – August 25, 2026 — Christopher R. Dowd, President and CEO of Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) recently announced the appointment of Edward Hart to Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager. Hart will lead the bank’s commercial lending…
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Good Neighbor Fund - Applications
$1,000 for your big idea No Equity Taken | No Pitch Decks | No Bureaucracy Just Belief Capital Good Neighbor Fund awards $1,000 micro-grants every quarter to early-stage entrepreneurs. Funding comes from local leaders who want to see a stronger entrepreneurship community. Apply today if a little bit of money and a whole lot of community support…
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It Takes All of Us: Best Night Together Brings Community Together for New York’s Youth and Families
For 140 years, Together for Youth has believed in the power of people showing up for one another. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that spirit will come to life at Best Night Together, an evening that brings community members, leaders, partners, and supporters together around a shared commitment to New York’s youth and families. Held from 6 to 8:…
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Wynantskill Girl Scout earns $5,000 national scholarship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2026 Wynantskill Girl Scout earned $5,000 national scholarship for recycling project   ALBANY, N.Y. — A Wynantskill teen helped her school community improve recycling and waste disposal habits through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, an effort that also earned her the Girl Scouts of the USA National Gold Award…
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Port of Albany-Rensselaer partners with PERMA on Safety Initiatives for staff
(August 14, 2026) Building on more than 32 years of membership, the Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY, in partnership with the Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA), hosted Slip-and-Fall Training demonstrations for staff. “The Port of Albany-Rensselaer has an incredible 10-person Maintenance and Operations team that serves the entire…
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A Legacy of Leadership: Rachael Capo, Esq. Receives Impact Award
On August 12, 2026, Rachael Capo, Esq., Director of Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, was honored with the Leadership Institute Impact Award in recognition of her extraordinary dedication to the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber Leadership Institute, the region’s only skills-based leadership…
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SOCKtober Sock Drive
HELP US FILL OUR BOX! SOCKtober Sock Drive August 1st - October 1st Join us in helping to collect 1000 pairs of socks! October 1st starts our FREE COATS initiative and socks can go a long way to help folks stay warm! Every donation will help! Any size, shape, color or height! Brand new socks only, no used will be accepted! Drop-off Location CEO…
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Palace Theatre’s Community Block Party Returns to Downtown Albany this Saturday, August 15!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August 11, 2026 Palace Performing Arts Center Contact: Sean Allen, Director of Marketing 518.465.3335, ext. 111 [email protected] Palace Theatre’s Community Block Party Returns to Downtown Albany this Saturday, August 15! ALBANY, NY - The Palace Performing Arts Center is once again pleased to present the Community…
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CEO's Back to School Assistance
Eligible Rensselaer County families can receive free school supplies as we prepare for September!  Back to School Assistance Who is Eligible? Rensselaer County Residents Grades K-12 and College Students Income Eligibility Required Items to Include: A New Pair of School Shoes, Backpacks, Notebooks, Folders, Pens & Pencils, Highlighters &…
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Palace Theatre Announces Lord Huron
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2026 Palace Theatre Contact:  Sean Allen, Director of Marketing   518-465-3335 ext. 111   [email protected] Palace Theatre 19 Clinton Ave. Albany, NY 12207 www.palacealbany.org Palace Theatre Announcement Lord Huron Friday, December 11 at 8:00pm Lord Huron, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ben…
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$500,000 Gift From Julia O. Wells Foundation Creates Endowed Nursing Scholarship at Maria College
Albany, N.Y. (August 5, 2026) — Maria College has received a transformational $500,000 gift from the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Inc. to establish the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund. The endowed fund will provide annual scholarship support for students enrolled in Maria College’s nursing…
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Four Pets. Four Labels. Endless Bragging Rights. Happy T'ales Beer Label Contest Returns August 12 - September 2
Menands — Four lucky pets are about to become the faces of a fan-favorite craft beer. The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) and Brown's Brewing Company are bringing back the Happy T'ales Beer Label Contest, giving pet lovers the chance to turn their beloved companions into local celebrities while helping animals in need. From August 12 through…
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MOSAIC ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PRINCIPAL THERESA MOROUKIAN
MOSAIC ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF PRINCIPAL THERESA MOROUKIAN   Troy, N.Y. (September 10, 2026) — Mosaic Associates Architects has announced the retirement of Principal and Director of Finance and Human Resources Theresa Moroukian after more than 30 years with the firm.   Moroukian, who will retire at the end of the year, joined…
Northern Rivers Names New Superintendent
Northern Rivers Names New Superintendent   ALBANY, NY — Northern Rivers Family of Services announced that Leesa Crawford-Imoro has been named Chief Education Officer and Superintendent of Schools. She will provide oversight and direction for Northern Rivers’ educational division, including the Early Learning Center and the School at Northeast,…
Berkshire Bach Society presents a Harpsichord Festival with Kenneth Weiss to open its 2026-2027 season on Sunday, September 20, in Stockbridge
Great Barrington, September 7, 2026 – The Berkshire Bach Society opens its 2026-2027 season with a Harpsichord Festival on Sunday, September 20, 3pm, at the Berkshire Waldorf HS (the Old Town Hall) in Stockbridge, MA. Distinguished American harpsichordist KENNETH WEISS kicks off the festival with the six Partitas for Keyboard, BWV 825-830, by J.S…
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Save the date for our 36th Annual Van Rensselaer Awards Dinner on September 17th! These awards honor the outstanding businesses in our region that make…
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