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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 Launces Ambassador Program at the Joseph L. Bruno Amtrak Train Station
Rensselaer Launces 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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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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Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin, PLLC, Inducted into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry
Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, local officials, and community members gathered to recognize and congratulate Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin, PLLC, on being added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry on September 18th. With roots dating back to 1813, the firm has provided more than 200 years of legal…
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GlobalFoundries-Town of Malta Foundation Accepting Applications for 2025 Grants
GlobalFoundries-Town of Malta Foundation Accepting Applications for 2025 Grants The Foundation has invested more than $2M in the Malta community in the last 15 years   Deadline for grant applications is November 7, 2025   MALTA, N.Y., September 15, 2025— GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF), announced that the GF-Town of Malta Foundation is proud to…
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Pioneer’s Grand Carnival Welcomes More Than 800 Attendees, Raises Record $70,000 to Support Local Children and Families in Need  
    For Release: Immediate – Saturday, September 13, 2025   Pioneer’s Grand Carnival Welcomes More Than 800 Attendees, Raises Record $70,000 to Support Local Children and Families in Need   The Pioneer Charitable Foundation’s signature event has raised more than $245,000 over six years, directly benefitting upwards of 175 Capital Region nonprofits…
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Northern Rivers Adds New Board Members
MEDIA CONTACT: Eugene White Northern Rivers Family of Services 518.701.4927 (cell) [email protected]     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025   Northern Rivers Adds New Board Members   ALBANY, NY — Northern Rivers Family of Services announced that Jamie Dughi Hogencamp, Michael Lipschultz, Michael Paulsen, and Susan Zongrone have…
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moe. w/s/g Eastbound Jesus Sat, December 27 at 7:30pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            September 9, 2025 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   moe. w/s/g Eastbound Jesus Sat, December 27 at 7:30pm   Thirty-five years ago, a posse…
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MARIA COLLEGE ACHIEVES 35% INCREASE IN NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  Edward Parham VP of Public Relations Rueckert Advertising and Public Relations Tel: (518) 446-1091   MARIA COLLEGE ACHIEVES  35% INCREASE IN NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT:   Strategic Partnerships, Mission-driven Programs Fuel Record-Breaking Class   ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Maria College is celebrating a major…
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Broadview Wealth Management Reaches $1 Billion Milestone
For Immediate Release September 9, 2025    Broadview Wealth Management Reaches $1 Billion Milestone   Albany, NY – September 9, 2025 – Broadview Wealth Management, a wealth management firm located at Broadview Federal Credit Union, has officially surpassed a major milestone in its 36-year legacy of relationship-driven financial service. The…
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Colin Mitchell promoted to Commercial Loan Officer with National Bank of Coxsackie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Frisbee, SVP/Chief Administrative Officer National Bank of Coxsackie [email protected] | (518) 731-6161   Colin Mitchell promoted to Commercial Loan Officer with National Bank of Coxsackie   Latham, NY – September 2025 – National Bank of Coxsackie is proud to announce the promotion of Colin Mitchell to…
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FNYFCU North Greenbush Exclusive Loan Specials
Members who close the following loan types at our North Greenbush branch from August 1st through December 31st, 2025 will receive a 1% interest rate discount!*   Auto/Motorcycle Loans New and Used Vehicles with Model Years 2005 – 2026.** • Auto loan rates as low as 3.99% APR.* • Up to $150 cash back when you refinance.**** • Defer your first…
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Vanderheyden's Peer Workforce with Lived Experience Initiative
Join our team as a Family Peer Advocate or a Youth Peer Advocate! Level 1- Online module training to be completed at your own pace ($250 stipend payment upon level 1 completion) Level 2- Provisional License ($500 awarded upon receipt of credential Level 3- Employment ($1500 employment bonus awarded) For more information and questions please reach…
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Port of Albany releases RFP for Wharf Infrastructure Upgrades
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Penny Vavura, Director of External Affairs M: 518-339-6042 |O: 518-463-8763 [email protected]   NEWS RELEASE Port of Albany releases RFP for Wharf Infrastructure Upgrades   (August 28. 2025) The Port of Albany is requesting sealed proposals from qualified vendors for the wharf upgrades at the Port…
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Pioneer Donates More Than 4,100 School Supplies to Support Capital Region Students
For Release: Immediate – Wednesday, August 27, 2025   Pioneer Donates More Than 4,100 School Supplies to Support Capital Region Students   Donations benefit students across the Capital Region, including Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties.   Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New…
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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…
Rensselaer Launces Ambassador Program at the Joseph L. Bruno Amtrak Train Station
Rensselaer Launces 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…
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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