WHAT: Nearly 1,000 students are expected to attend Career Jam Launch, an exciting career exploration
event geared towards students in grades 10th - 12th. Students will learn about local career pathways
from the region’s leading employers, experience a variety of industries through interactive
demonstrations, and learn about direct entry…
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will come together with the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID) at CDTA’s Congress Street Station in Troy on Thursday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. to announce them as a new Universal Access partner.
Employees of businesses that are part of the Downtown Troy BID will have unlimited…
After a national search, Dr. Matthew Shaftel has been named the 11th president of Russell Sage College.
Shaftel, who will begin his presidency on July 1 after serving for the last seven years as dean and full professor in Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts, assumes leadership of Russell Sage following the retirement of President Christopher…
The Tri-City ValleyCats have partnered with Built2Win to showcase the best high school baseball talent across New York’s Capital Region as Joseph L. Bruno Stadium will host the 518 Futures High School Baseball Classic for the fourth time on Thursday, June 6. Gates will open at 4 PM and the Home Run Derby begins at 4:30 PM. The Futures Classic Game…
The Spring 2024 Alaant Hiring Index Survey is in progress! This initiative, brought to you by Alaant Workforce Solutions, aims to gauge the pulse, in real time, the state of the job market.
Now is the time to share your insights! Have you made any hires this year? What are your hiring plans moving forward? Are there specific roles you're…
Russell Sage College has hired two highly regarded business professors from The College of Saint Rose for its School of Management and will bring the unique Flex MBA format pioneered at Saint Rose to all of its graduate programs in management starting this fall. Saint Rose has announced it will close at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.…
River Fest 2024 is set to bring an unforgettable day of celebration and community to Downtown Troy, NY, on Sunday, May 19th, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hosted by the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District, RadioRadioX and the City of Troy, this annual event is a beloved tradition in the Capital Region, offering a lively mix of music, art, food…
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors, at their monthly Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, awarded a contract to Carver Construction for $2.9 million to build two new mobility hubs.
Mobility Hubs integrate different modes of transportation and create a single location that gives customers choices with improved…
The Benson’s Pet Center Gala for Animals for the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany. The event’s Honorary Chairs are Jaime and Jennifer Ortiz, owners of Primary Food Group. Emcees are News10 ABC’s Steve Caporizzo and Humane Society CEO Ashley…
On Thursday, April 25, 2024 Mayor Mike Stammel and the City Planning Department hosted a joint meeting with the Albany Riverfront Collaborative and the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss DOT’s “Reimagine 787” Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) study in general and how some of the…
The Arrow Family of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Hunziker as Senior Vice President, Commercial and Industrial Banking Lead for its subsidiary bank Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.
In his new role, Hunziker will be responsible for driving growth, primarily in the Capital Region, focusing on delivering the bank’…
Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C. (TBC), the largest CPA firm based in the Capital District, is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth (K.C.) Weafer to the TBC team as the Assistant Director of Pension Operations.
With a rich background spanning legal expertise, educational leadership, and public service, K.C. brings a unique blend…
Denise Padula started her career with Alchar Printing 39 years ago as an employee of the business. After working in every aspect of the business, in 2000 Denise purchased majority ownership and in 2006 she attained 100% ownership of the business. Denise has worked diligently to improve the manufacturing efficiencies, cost models, business…
Last week, the Manufacturing Institute (MI)—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—honored two outstanding women from GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) at their annual Women MAKE Awards. Jennifer (Jenny) Robbins, Senior Director, Central Facilities, was recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards…
CDPHP is pleased to announce that the regional health plan, serving more than 400,000 members in 36 counties in New York, has been named one of the top 12 Best Companies to Work for in New York. This marks the 16th consecutive year CDPHP has received the award from the New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management.
“I am…
Craig Weston, Chief Pilot of Sky Photos LLC has been accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration as. A Safety Team Representative Drone Pro.
FAASTeam Representatives are responsible for assisting the FAASTeam Program Manager (FPM), in promoting and fostering aviation safety. DronePros are FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) volunteers who work closely…
The Albany Port District Commission was recently awarded a $9.9 million grant from NYS Department of Transportation Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP) for upgrades to heavy rail and on-dock wharf system (the concrete support) at the Port’s existing maritime terminal.
“The Port of Albany is the logistics hub for the Capital…
Hudson Valley Community College has become the first community college in the United States to join the UNEVOC Network, the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) global network for advancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
A two-day event celebrating the college’s inclusion in the…
Dozens of Pioneer employees will trade computers for power tools as they spend a day building beds for local children in need, part of a unique community service initiative aimed at supporting Capital Region families.
The event will take place on Friday, April 12 at Pioneer’s Headquarters at 652 Albany Shaker Road in Colonie. Employees will be…
“Hudson Valley Community College is committed to meeting the training the needs of the Capital Region’s workforce, and we are honored to receive $500,000 in the recently-approved federal appropriations bill to support one of the college’s new workforce development initiatives – the Aeronautical Technology Institute at the Albany International…
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WHAT: Nearly 1,000 students are expected to attend Career Jam Launch, an exciting career exploration
event geared towards students in grades 10th - 12th. Students will learn about local career pathways
from the region’s leading employers, experience a variety of industries through interactive
demonstrations, and learn about direct entry…
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will come together with the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID) at CDTA’s Congress Street Station in Troy on Thursday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. to announce them as a new Universal Access partner.
Employees of businesses that are part of the Downtown Troy BID will have unlimited…
After a national search, Dr. Matthew Shaftel has been named the 11th president of Russell Sage College.
Shaftel, who will begin his presidency on July 1 after serving for the last seven years as dean and full professor in Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts, assumes leadership of Russell Sage following the retirement of President Christopher…
Join us for our Non-Profit Roundtable Event! This event is an opportunity for our Non-Profit members to showcase their missions and educate attendees on…
