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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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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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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…
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…
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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