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TROY TURKEY TROT TURNS UP THE FESTIVE FUN WITH COSTUME CONTEST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edward Parham VP of Public Relations Rueckert Advertising and Public Relations, Inc. Tel: (518) 446-1091   TROY TURKEY TROT TURNS UP THE FESTIVE FUN WITH COSTUME CONTEST:   $350 in Prize Money Offered for Participants in Most Unique and Best Thanksgiving Day Costumes   Troy, N.Y. (Nov. 11, 2025) — Get ready to gobble…
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Pioneer Wealth Management Expands with Acquisition of Brown Financial Management Group, LLC
For Release: Immediate – Monday, November 10, 2025   Pioneer Wealth Management Expands with Acquisition of Brown Financial Management Group, LLC   Thomas J. Brown joins Pioneer Wealth Management, bringing more than 30 years of advisory experience.   Albany, NY – Pioneer Wealth Management today announced the acquisition of Brown Financial…
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Albany Maritime Ministry Announces Holiday Season Activities and Call for Volunteers at Port of Albany and Beyond
NEWS RELEASE Albany Maritime Ministry Announces Holiday Season Activities and Call for Volunteers Highlights include Christmas at Sea, Advent Open House, and Beer & Carols Fundraiser   (November 10, 2025) Since 1974, the Albany Maritime Ministry, an ecumenical association, has been helping make life a little easier for seafarers who find their…
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Port of Albany Staff Accepts Board Appointments
(November 6, 2025) Port of Albany staff members have recently joined the volunteer leadership teams of regional and national business, non-profit, and maritime industry organizations in service to the community. ____________   Port of Albany’s General Counsel Patrick K. Jordan has been named the new Vice-Chair of the Government Law Center Advisory…
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Approaching 10th anniversary, Athletic Haven keeps growing
When Scott McIntyre founded Athletic Haven in 2016, he never imagined the volunteer-based, nonprofit organization would reach where it is today. Athletic Haven served 249 youth athletes from the Capital Region during the 2024-25 academic year, offering free or low-cost sports clinics, leagues and travel teams. Already based in facilities in Troy…
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Greene County Historical Society Received $2,500 donation from National Bank of Coxsackie
Coxsackie, NY – The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) recently presented the Greene County Historical Society (GCHS) with a $2,500 donation to support their ongoing efforts in preserving and promoting the rich history of Greene County. The funds were secured through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) Small Business Recovery Grant…
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Lauren Groff of Groff NetWorks Selected as a Finalist in the 2025 MSP Titans of Industry Awards in the Manufacturing Category
Lauren Groff writes.. "Honored to be selected as a finalist in the 2025 MSP Titans of Industry Awards in the Manufacturing category. This recognition places Groff NetWorks among a select group of top-performing service providers who are redefining what it means to be a trusted technology partner. This nomination celebrates the work done every day…
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Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Net Income of $4.3 Million
News Release   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Net Income of $4.3 Million   Albany, N.Y. – October 30, 2025 – Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (“Pioneer”) (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today reported the results for the three and nine months ended September 30,…
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National Bank of Coxsackie Supports Coxsackie Hose Company No. 3 with $5,000 Donation
Coxsackie, NY – The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) recently presented Coxsackie Hose Company No. 3 with a $5,000 donation to support their continued efforts in serving and protecting the local community. The funds were secured through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) Small Business Recovery Grant Program. NBC, a proud member of…
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TROY TURKEY TROT SPRINTS PAST 2,300 SIGNUPS WITH 5 WEEKS TO GO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edward Parham VP of Public Relations Rueckert Advertising and Public Relations, Inc. Tel: (518) 446-1091   TROY TURKEY TROT SPRINTS PAST 2,300 SIGNUPS WITH 5 WEEKS TO GO:   Pioneer Returns as Presenting Sponsor; Packet Pickup Moves to RPI; Participants, Spectators Asked to Donate to Regional Food Bank and Joseph’s…
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Port of Albany releases RFP for Wastewater Treatment Plant and Fire Pump House Construction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Penny Vavura, Director of External Affairs M: 518-339-6042 [email protected]   NEWS RELEASE Port of Albany releases RFP for Wastewater Treatment Plant and Fire Pump House Construction   (October 24, 2025) The Port of Albany is requesting sealed proposals from qualified vendors for the construction…
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CDPHP Board of Directors Names Barry J. Thornton II CEO of CDPHP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Natalia Burkart (518) 542-8524   CDPHP Board of Directors Names Barry J. Thornton II CEO of CDPHP   ALBANY, N.Y. – October 22, 2025 – CDPHP today announced that the CDPHP Board of Directors has named Barry J. Thornton II CEO of CDPHP effective January 1, 2026. Barry succeeds Brian O’Grady, who is retiring from the…
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Rensselaer Launches Ambassador Program at the Joseph L. Bruno Amtrak Train Station
Rensselaer Launches Ambassador Program at the Joseph L. Bruno Amtrak Train Station   (Rensselaer, NY – October 22, 2025) Amtrak's Albany-Rensselaer (ALB) station is the ninth busiest in the Amtrak network, with recent ridership figures of approximately 899,048 passengers in Fiscal Year 2024. This high volume is largely due to the station’s role as…
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Whitney Young Health and Equinox Appoint Kindra McHale as Chief Development Officer
Albany, NY – [October 15, 2025] –. Whitney Young Health and Equinox have appointed Kindra McHale, CFRE Chief Development Officer, a key leadership role created to advance strategic fundraising and strengthen critical health and human services across the Capital Region. McHale, an accomplished nonprofit executive with more than 15 years of…
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Port of Albany CEO Richard J. Hendrick, Sr. Appointed to Foundation for Seaports of the Americas Board
(October 15, 2025)  Port of Albany CEO Richard J. Hendrick, Sr. was elected to the Board of Directors for the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) Foundation for Seaports of the Americas for a two-year term. Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades (Florida) has been elected Chair of the Foundation Board and Diahann…
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St. Catherine’s Center for Children- Hope for the Holidays
St. Catherine’s Center for Children offers programs and services that address the challenges our children and families face. We are committed to helping families find answers to their struggles. We provide a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we…
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CDPHP to Collaborate with GTM PEO to Deliver Health Plan Options for Member Organizations
Albany, NY and Clifton Park, NY – October 6, 2025 – CDPHP®, a physician-founded, member-focused, and community-based not-for-profit health plan, has teamed up with GTM Payroll & HR, a leader in payroll, human resources, insurance, and employee benefit solutions, to offer comprehensive health benefits to clients of GTM’s Professional Employer…
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MARIA COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH 24 HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND EDUCATION ACCESS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  Edward Parham VP of Public Relations Rueckert Advertising and Public Relations Tel: (518) 446-1091   MARIA COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH 24 HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND EDUCATION ACCESS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS   ALBANY, N.Y. (October 3, 2025) — Maria College today announced a partnership with 24 Capital Region human…
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The “What If…” Mini Grant Program is designed to support small-scale projects (up to $5,000) that bring people together and create positive change in our community.
Dear Community Members, We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for Rensselaer County residents and grassroots organizations. The “What If…” Mini Grant Program is designed to support small-scale projects (up to $5,000) that bring people together and create positive change in our community. Eligibility Open to all residents of Rensselaer…
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MARIA COLLEGE AWARDED $5M FROM NYS TO ENHANCE STUDENT SUPPORT, ADDRESS NURSING SHORTAGE
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 30, 2025) — Maria College has been awarded a five-year, nearly $5 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to enhance student support services and address the region’s critical nursing workforce shortage.   The funding, awarded through the department’s new Healthcare Education and Life-skills Program (HELP…
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TROY TURKEY TROT TURNS UP THE FESTIVE FUN WITH COSTUME CONTEST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edward Parham VP of Public Relations Rueckert Advertising and Public Relations, Inc. Tel: (518) 446-1091   TROY TURKEY TROT TURNS UP THE FESTIVE FUN WITH COSTUME CONTEST:   $350 in Prize Money Offered for Participants in Most Unique and Best Thanksgiving Day Costumes   Troy, N.Y. (Nov. 11, 2025) — Get ready to gobble…
Pioneer Wealth Management Expands with Acquisition of Brown Financial Management Group, LLC
For Release: Immediate – Monday, November 10, 2025   Pioneer Wealth Management Expands with Acquisition of Brown Financial Management Group, LLC   Thomas J. Brown joins Pioneer Wealth Management, bringing more than 30 years of advisory experience.   Albany, NY – Pioneer Wealth Management today announced the acquisition of Brown Financial…
Albany Maritime Ministry Announces Holiday Season Activities and Call for Volunteers at Port of Albany and Beyond
NEWS RELEASE Albany Maritime Ministry Announces Holiday Season Activities and Call for Volunteers Highlights include Christmas at Sea, Advent Open House, and Beer & Carols Fundraiser   (November 10, 2025) Since 1974, the Albany Maritime Ministry, an ecumenical association, has been helping make life a little easier for seafarers who find their…
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