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City of Rensselaer Farmers’ Market Receives $50,000.00 Grant
City of Rensselaer Farmers’ Market Receives $50,000.00 Grant   (Rensselaer, NY – August 25, 2025) The City of Rensselaer Farmers’ Market recently received a grant of $50,000.00 from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to enhance the infrastructure and encourage connections to more farmers and consumers. The Rensselaer Farmers…
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Recipients of National Grid Electric Worker Scholarship Program Take Part in Signing Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 21, 2025        CONTACT: Patrick Stella | 518.626.7626    Recipients of National Grid Electric Worker          Scholarship Program Take Part in Signing Ceremony   Scholarship’s Second Year Awards 12 New Students Attending Hudson Valley Community College This Fall   *Editor’s Note: Photos & videos from today’s…
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CEO's Back to School Assistance Program
CEO is offering support to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. Who is Eligible? Students in Grades K-12 (priority given to Grades 6-12) Must be a Rensselaer County resident Household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines Supplies Available: ✅ Backpacks ✅ Footwear Gift Cards ✅ School Basics 📌 Apply Now! For…
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KIPP Prepares for 20th Year in Capital Region
KIPP Tech Valley Middle School, located on Northern Boulevard in Albany, was the first KIPP Capital Region school to open in 2005.    Albany, NY - KIPP Capital Region Public Schools staff gathered at the Albany Capital Center on Wednesday, August 12 for their annual welcome back event. Throughout the course of the day-long event, regional staff…
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MARIA COLLEGE INTRODUCES MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE TO MEET HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE DEMAND
Program Among the Inaugural Offerings from the College’s Institute for Continuing and Professional Education   Albany, N.Y. (August 12, 2025) — With the U.S. healthcare system facing a shortage of qualified frontline workers, Maria College will launch a new Medical Assistant Certificate Program this fall.   The certificate, recently approved by…
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GTM Payroll and HR Celebrates 34th Anniversary!
Today we celebrate our 34th anniversary! Our founder, Guy Maddalone, started this company with just $300, a desk, a phone, and a belief that if he built it, they would come. Today, we're proud to have served tens of thousands of clients over the years, helping them become HR heroes every single day. This milestone is a testament to the hard work,…
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National Bank of Coxsackie Announces Promotion of Nicole Frisbee to Senior Vice President
Coxsackie, NY — [August 2025] — National Bank of Coxsackie is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Frisbee to Senior Vice President. Nicole has been with the Bank since 2011, beginning her tenure as Marketing Manager. Over the years, she has held a variety of leadership positions across the organization, most recently being promoted to…
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Pioneer Launches Human Resources Consulting Division, Expands its Capabilities as ‘More Than a Bank’
Pioneer’s newest line of business, under the leadership of industry expert Miriam Dushane, will deliver on-site HR expertise, project-based resources, and leave management services to small and mid-sized companies Albany, NY - Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, announced it is taking another step…
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Downtown Troy building near former Proctor's Theatre to get complete makeover
A Brooklyn-based real estate investor is betting on downtown Troy, with plans to transform a historic Fourth Street building into a mix of apartments and commercial space.
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Capital Roots Food Access Programs
We’re excited to share ways your constituents can access more fresh, local produce for less through Capital Roots’ food access programs. FMNP Coupons & + 50% Off with SNAP At both our Good Food Market and Veggie Mobile® locations throughout the Capital Region, customers can: ·       Use Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons to…
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Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Net Income of $6.5 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Net Income of $6.5 Million   Albany, N.Y. – July 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 six months ended June 30, 2025.   Net income for…
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Pioneer and USA Gas Partner on $4M Redevelopment Project at Prime Location in Clifton Park
For Release: Immediate – Monday, July 28, 2025   Pioneer and USA Gas Partner on $4M Redevelopment Project at Prime Location in Clifton Park    Housing Pioneer’s new Clifton Park branch and USA Gas station and convenience store, new building will provide enhanced financial services and retail options to customers   Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ:…
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Justice for Orphans Receives $5,000 Donation from National Bank of Coxsackie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Frisbee, VP/Chief Administrative Officer National Bank of Coxsackie [email protected] | (518) 731-6161   Justice for Orphans Receives $5,000 Donation from National Bank of Coxsackie Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families in Albany and Greene Counties   Ravena, NY — [July 2025] — Justice for Orphans…
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Maria College Responds to Mental Health Crisis with new Counseling Master's Degree
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Edward Parham VP of Public Relations  Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.  (518) 446-1091   MARIA COLLEGE RESPONDS TO MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS WITH NEW COUNSELING MASTER’S DEGREE   Albany, N.Y. (July 23, 2025) – To address the growing mental health crisis and shortage of trained counselors, Maria College is…
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YMCA Running Start Program
The YMCA’s Running Start Program is helping 60 students get ready for school by providing each with a backpack filled with supplies and a $100 gift card for clothes and shoes. They’re currently accepting school supply donations at the Troy YMCA. You can also support the program by scanning the QR code to make a donation. Let’s help local kids…
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CDTA Announces New Leadership Team
ALBANY, NY (July 15, 2025) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that effective Monday, July 14, it is implementing changes to its executive leadership team to support improvements in customer experience, drive innovation, advance sustainability goals, and promote organizational excellence. Christopher Desany has been…
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MARIA COLLEGE AND ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER TO TRAIN NEXT GENERATION OF IMAGING EXPERTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Edward Parham VP of Public Relations  Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.  (518) 446-1091   MARIA COLLEGE AND ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER TO TRAIN NEXT GENERATION OF IMAGING EXPERTS   Albany, N.Y. (July 14, 2025) – In an effort to meet the growing need for radiologic technologists in the Capital Region and…
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Alexander Hajek joins National Bank of Coxsackie as new Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Frisbee, VP/Chief Administrative Officer National Bank of Coxsackie [email protected] | (518) 731-6161   Alexander Hajek joins National Bank of Coxsackie as new Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer   Coxsackie, NY — [July 2025] — National Bank of Coxsackie is pleased to announce that Alexander Hajek…
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Vanderheyden Partnering with the New York State Office of Mental Health to Launch the Family and Youth Peer Workforce Initiative
I am writing today to share an exciting new opportunity designed to uplift and empower individuals with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges. Vanderheyden is partnering with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) to launch the Family and Youth Peer Workforce Initiative—a program aimed at expanding and…
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The Berkshire Bach Society announces 36th season with concerts of Baroque music and more in the Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, and Capital Region
Great Barrington, July 9, 2025 – The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) announces its 36th season with concerts of Baroque music and more in the Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, and Capital Region.  The lineup includes solo, orchestral, and choral programs played by some of today’s finest musicians, as well as films and presentations that explore creativity…
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City of Rensselaer Farmers’ Market Receives $50,000.00 Grant
City of Rensselaer Farmers’ Market Receives $50,000.00 Grant   (Rensselaer, NY – August 25, 2025) The City of Rensselaer Farmers’ Market recently received a grant of $50,000.00 from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to enhance the infrastructure and encourage connections to more farmers and consumers. The Rensselaer Farmers…
Recipients of National Grid Electric Worker Scholarship Program Take Part in Signing Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 21, 2025        CONTACT: Patrick Stella | 518.626.7626    Recipients of National Grid Electric Worker          Scholarship Program Take Part in Signing Ceremony   Scholarship’s Second Year Awards 12 New Students Attending Hudson Valley Community College This Fall   *Editor’s Note: Photos & videos from today’s…
CEO's Back to School Assistance Program
CEO is offering support to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. Who is Eligible? Students in Grades K-12 (priority given to Grades 6-12) Must be a Rensselaer County resident Household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines Supplies Available: ✅ Backpacks ✅ Footwear Gift Cards ✅ School Basics 📌 Apply Now! For…
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