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GlobalFoundries Announces New York Advanced Packaging and Photonics Center
January 17, 2025 First of-its-kind center will offer advanced packaging and test capabilities in New York for U.S.-made essential chips used in AI, automotive, aerospace and defense, and other applications MALTA, NY, January 17, 2025 — GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced plans to create a new center for advanced packaging and…
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Berkshire Bach announces Organ recitals on Historic Organs, February 8 and April 5
Great Barrington, January 16, 2025:  The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) announces two organ recitals on historic organs in Housatonic and Great Barrington as part of its Organ Masters series.  The recitals take place on February 8, 2pm, at the UU Meeting House in Housatonic and on April 5, 4pm, at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington…
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ANNOUNCEMENT - Scholarship for Women in Sales
Sandler in Albany, NY is delighted to be offering a 12-month sales training scholarship for women working in sales. This is a unique opportunity to participate in world class training with the leading sales and sales leadership training company.     The scholarship is specifically aimed at women located in the Capital Region who are either in a…
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Distinguished Litigator Attorney Jennifer McCanney Joins LaMarche Safranko Law.
Distinguished Litigator Attorney Jennifer McCanney Joins LaMarche Safranko Law. Albany, NY — LaMarche Safranko Law is pleased to welcome Attorney Jennifer McCanney to the legal team at LaMarche Safranko Law. Jennifer will focus her work on clients who are injured or accused of a crime. Jennifer’s extensive litigation and trial experience will be…
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“Rensselaer Rising” Revitalization Plan Draft Ready For Review
RENSSELAER, NY (January 13, 2025) – Over the past 18 months the City of Rensselaer has been engaged in a planning effort that sets a vision for a major portion of the city. The study area encompasses the Hudson River waterfront, the downtown business district, the Amtrak Station and its surrounding land, the Fort Crailo Neighborhood, and the…
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THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION: MASTER BROKER COMING TO THE A&E NETWORK IN 2025 NOW CASTING IN ALBANY, NEW YORK
WHO WE’RE CASTING: THE SHOW IS CURRENTLY CASTING LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND BUSINESS EXECUTIVES WHO ARE ACTIVELY LOOKING TO PURCHASE OR LEASE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN THE CAPITAL REGION. ALSO CASTING REAL ESTATE AGENTS WHO ARE LOCAL MARKET EXPERTS WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS. APPLY AT TheRealEstateCommission.com/MASTERBROKER.   WHY THE…
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Anthony LaPointe Promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2025 Community Resource Federal Credit Union [CRFCU] is thrilled to announce the promotion of Anthony LaPointe to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A dedicated professional with over 21 years of experience in the credit union industry, Anthony joined CRFCU in 2020 and has been an…
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Berkshire Bach announces next PORTALS event with EUGENE DRUCKER and MICHAEL MARISSEN - January 24 and 25
Great Barrington, January 7, 2025:  The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) presents the third event in its quarterly BBS Portals series with Bach and God:  Troubling Voices and distinguished musicologist Michael Marissen at 7pm on Friday, January 24 at the Kellogg Music Center on the campus of Bard College at Simon’s Rock (84 Alford Road, Great…
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Sunmark Credit Union appoints CEO
Jerilee Beaudoin, Sunmark Credit Union's interim president and CEO since last February, has been formally appointed to the roles by the organization's board.
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Building Happiness Back Into Communities - Luizzi Companies
Written by Pauline Müller Living in close-knit communities is a historic human preference that was largely challenged and discarded by city planners in the 1960s and onwards. While cityscapes were punctuated with millions of high-rise apartment buildings the world over, creating community was never of much importance to the designers and…
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Roslyn Cardish Promoted to Director of Development at La Salle Institute
Publish Date: January 6th, 2025 Roslyn (Roz) Cardish has been promoted to the Director of Development position at La Salle Institute in Troy. She previously served as La Salle's Assistant Director for Alumni Relations for over three years. Roz brings over a decade of not-for-profit experience and a deep Lasallian legacy to her new role. She…
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'Investment of confidence': Martin Electric donates $15k for Girls Inc. summer program
‘Investment of confidence’: Martin Electric donates $15k for Girls Inc. summer program – Troy Record In partnership with local non-profit, Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region, Martin Electric is excited to announce that we are sponsoring a themed “Construction Week” during Girls Inc.'s 2025 6-Week Summer Camp. This themed week will introduce…
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WMHT Public Media Celebrates Milestone with Premiere of Original Documentary, ‘New York NOW & Then: 50 Years of Service
WMHT Public Media Celebrates Milestone with Premiere of Original Documentary, ‘New York NOW & Then: 50 Years of Service’ Public is invited to attend a free screening on January 9, which marks the 50th anniversary of WMHT’s reporting from the New York State Capital  Event being held at WMHT also features a conversation with Inside Albany…
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Career Jam 2024 Impact Report
As we wrap up an incredible year at Career Jam, we are thrilled to share our 2024 Impact Report with you. This report goes beyond numbers—it’s a reflection of the collective effort and passion that have inspired futures and empowered our communities. You don't want to miss what's inside this year’s report: A recap of 2024, highlighting our…
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Construction Continues at City Station North II, LLC - United Group
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 broke ground in July. Five months later, construction continues.   Construction Continues at City Station North II, LLC
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QUESTAR III BOCES STUDENTS WORK WITH COLUMBIA-GREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR HANDS-ON HEALTH SKILLS
Questar III BOCES students in Ms. Loomis' New Visions: Medical class worked with Columbia-Greene Community College's Medical Assisting Coordinator Jess Curley, to learn about vital signs. Students first received a lesson on measuring temperature, blood pressure, oxygen levels, height, weight, and pulse, and then got hands-on to practice these…
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72 New Apartments Soon Available at Flanigan Square in North Central Troy
72 New Apartments Soon Available at Flanigan Square in North Central Troy First Columbia Now Pre-leasing, Move-in Starting January TROY, N.Y. (Dec. 20, 2024) — Regional Developer First Columbia has started pre-leasing 72 newly renovated apartments on the Hudson River on the edge of Troy’s downtown district. Flanigan Square Lofts is a part of the…
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RPI and GlobalFoundries Partner on Semiconductor Workforce Development
Expanded collaborations between the two organizations will strengthen the semiconductor industry in the Capital Region and beyond December 18, 2024 Building on several ongoing collaborations, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and GlobalFoundries (GF) are working together to further grow and strengthen the semiconductor workforce in the region…
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Port of Albany-Rensselaer (NY) 2024 Highlights
The Port of Albany-Rensselaer has long served as a key economic driver for the Capital Region with an annual impact of more than $813 million effecting approximately 1,400 local jobs and 4,500 jobs throughout the state.   In its recently released 2024 U.S. Port and Maritime Industry Economic Contribution Report reflecting insights and analysis in…
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30 KIPP Troy Prep High School Seniors Celebrate Submitting 275+ College Applications this Fall
Today, members of the KIPP Forward team, KIPP Capital Region faculty, staff, board members and community partners surprised the KIPP Troy Prep High School 30-student senior class with a catered lunch, awards, and recognition for collectively submitting 277 applications to more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the country.  …
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GlobalFoundries Announces New York Advanced Packaging and Photonics Center
January 17, 2025 First of-its-kind center will offer advanced packaging and test capabilities in New York for U.S.-made essential chips used in AI, automotive, aerospace and defense, and other applications MALTA, NY, January 17, 2025 — GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced plans to create a new center for advanced packaging and…
Berkshire Bach announces Organ recitals on Historic Organs, February 8 and April 5
Great Barrington, January 16, 2025:  The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) announces two organ recitals on historic organs in Housatonic and Great Barrington as part of its Organ Masters series.  The recitals take place on February 8, 2pm, at the UU Meeting House in Housatonic and on April 5, 4pm, at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington…
ANNOUNCEMENT - Scholarship for Women in Sales
Sandler in Albany, NY is delighted to be offering a 12-month sales training scholarship for women working in sales. This is a unique opportunity to participate in world class training with the leading sales and sales leadership training company.     The scholarship is specifically aimed at women located in the Capital Region who are either in a…
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