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Join us for the groundbreaking of City Station North II, LLC, downtown Troy’s premier mixed-use, Class A development consisting of multi-family apartments (The Six at City Station) and Class A Office Space (The Station) over garage parking on Tuesday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m.. Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello, New York State Assembly Member John T.…

Troy, New York, July 1, 2024 — Rifenburg Holdings, Inc. headquartered in Troy, New York, is now 100% employee-owned following the transfer of all of the stock of the Company to a newly-formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership transition, effective as of June 30, 2024, includes 100% of Rifenburg Construction, Inc.; Marcy…

Event Will Feature 9/11 Mobile Exhibit, Andy Pettitte Bobblehead, and Postgame Fireworks TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats have announced their partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a Game Day event fundraiser on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Tunnel to Towers has raised over $250 million to eradicate veteran homelessness, support the…

Press Conference Will Be Held on Tuesday, July 9th on the Concourse Behind Home Plate TROY, NY -  The Tri-City ValleyCats and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will formally announce their partnership with a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9th at 10 AM on the concourse behind home plate of Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. Tunnel to Towers will be…

Technology acquisition expands GF’s power management solutions and differentiated roadmap MALTA, N.Y., July 1, 2024 – GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that it has acquired Tagore Technology’s proprietary and production proven Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) IP portfolio, a high-power density solution designed to push the boundaries…

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that Nathaniel J. Nichols has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the firm’s Labor and Employment Group. In his new role, Mr. Nichols will be assisting and providing counsel to public and private employers in matters pertaining to labor and employment, conducting…

Highmark Blue Shield, the YMCA, and the City of Glens Falls are excited to announce the return of Fit in the City, the popular free summer fitness series, to Crandall Park in Glens Falls. The program, now in its sixth season, will be offered Mondays through August 26 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., offering the community a chance to get healthy and enjoy…

Troy, New York – Alanis Osorio, Nasir Mcmillian, and Lovette Thomas of KIPP Troy Prep High School have been accepted for a three-week college prep program for rising high school seniors from June 30 to July 19 at Georgetown University. The Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP) is offered to high-achieving students who are part of the KIPP…

The Whistling Kettle is excited to announce the launch of its new Purple Papayaberry with Lime Sparkling Tea. Made from a delightful caffeine-free herbal infusion of hibiscus, butterfly pea flower and real fruit pieces – creating a fruity infusion with a signature purple color. For the perfect level of sweetness, it's brewed with stevia leaves for…

GF commits to framework of U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s “Million Women in Construction” Initiative  MALTA, N.Y., June 18, 2024 — GlobalFoundries announced today a commitment to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Women in Construction Framework, a set of five best practices intended to increase representation of women and…

As part of its annual Summer of Kindness, the Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation partnered with KIPP Troy Prep High School to assist outgoing seniors as they transition to college. On Thursday, June 6, members of the Sunmark Kindness Crew provided essential supplies to graduating seniors as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic…

Tech Valley Center of Gravity (TVCOG), a nonprofit organization and makerspace located in downtown Troy, is accepting applications for its new Digital Fabrication Residency program. The program, made possible through The Arts Center of the Capital Region’s Arts Thrive and Grow grant, will provide a unique opportunity for residents to learn to use…

The Tri-City ValleyCats announced that the 518 Futures Classic has been postponed to Monday, June 10th. Any tickets purchased for the initial event will be valid for the 518 Futures Classic now on Monday, June 10th.  The Tri-City ValleyCats have partnered with Built2Win to showcase the best high school baseball talent across New York’s Capital…

Yvonne M. Etowa, M.D., MBBCh, has joined Troy Internal Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, where she practices internal and primary care medicine. Dr. Etowa received her medical degree from the University of Calabar College of Medical Sciences in Nigeria. She completed a residency at Montefiore Hospital in New…

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) in partnership with the City of Troy, will begin construction on a new mobility hub in the Little Italy neighborhood at the corner of 4th and Liberty Street. Construction is expected to begin on the Liberty Square Mobility Hub on Monday, June 3, 2024.  Mobility Hubs integrate different modes of…

A new bachelor’s degree that prepares students for certification in three widely sought-after teaching areas – childhood education, early childhood education, and special education – will help address the teacher shortage by graduating teachers who can fill three types of open positions in schools.  With this new degree, Russell Sage is the only…

The Tri-City ValleyCats are proud to present their 2024 specialty “Collar City Cats” jerseys. These alternates honor the rich history of Troy, NY, also known as the Collar City. These uniforms proudly represent the baseball lineage of the area that the ValleyCats call home. The ‘Cats will be wearing these jerseys on June 18th, July 12th, and…

GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a partnership with Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to invest in workforce development at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) to help meet the growing workforce needs of the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem. In partnership with Micron and the NSF, the…

The Berkshire Bach Society concludes its regular 2023-2024 season on Saturday, June 8, 2024, 4pm, with A Baroque Spring Posy: Music for Baroque Violin and Harpsichord, at Kellogg Music Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon’s Rock (84 Alford Road, Great Barrington).  Laura Lutzke, Baroque Violin, is joined by Mariken Palmboom, Harpsichord,…

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…