September Member News

J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates (now Fraser PE, LS, LA) is pleased to announce that it has joined the Weston & Sampson family of companies. In business for more than 50 years, Fraser will continue to provide multi-disciplinary engineering consulting services to New York Capital Region clients from their Rensselaer office location.

 

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is currently celebrating 40 years of service. In honor of this milestone, CDTA will roll back to its original fare on Thursday, September 16, 2010. For this one day, people who use CDTA’s regular route, STAR, and NX Northway Commuter services may ride any bus for just 40 cents.

 

Greystone Risk Management is pleased to welcome Frank McKeon to the organization. Mr. McKeon is a Board Certified Safety and OSHA Professional with more than 20 years of experience in the practice and management of construction safety, industrial hygiene and occupational health. He has created and implemented cost effective management systems for various Fortune 500 companies and various public agencies.

 

CornerStone Telephone Company ranked as 11th largest telecommunications Firm in New York State on the 2010 Inc. 5000 with three-year sales growth of 68%.

 

Kleeber Insurance Services Announces Launch of Employee Benefits Division and Appoints New Vice President  & Client Account Manager. Peter J. Harvey, President of the Kleeber Insurance Services, a Kinderhook Bank Corp. Company, announced today that the agency would begin offering a full range of Employee Benefit products including health and life insurance as well as dental and disability plans.

 

The Sage Colleges has chosen Andrew Palumbo as director of undergraduate admissions for both the Albany and Troy campuses. Under Mr. Palumbo's two-year service as director of admissions at Sage College of Albany, applications and freshmen enrollment doubled. He will now apply his expertise to Russell Sage College and Sage Graduate School as well.

 

Matrix Legal Nurse Consulting has been brought to the Capital District by Paula L. Patrick, RN, CLNC, whose extensive nursing experience is available to attorneys conducting medical litigation. Matrix is a nationwide network of healthcare colleagues providing expertise to law practitioners. Visit www.legalnursepatrick.com. 

 

Shows Leary Project Management, LLC of Grafton has been awarded a contract by the North Colonie Central School District to manage district-wide Capital Fund and Excel Grant renovation projects at 10 facilities, to be completed in the fall of 2011.

 

Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, Inc. has named Alaina Scavullo to the position of education manager. She will oversee the recruitment, training, and placement of more than 450 volunteers to serve Capital District elementary schools, reaching over 9,000 students.  

 

Unity House is expanding its supported employment program, The Cover-All Team, to serve more sites in Rensselaer County. The team is available for general cleaning, courier services, mowing and yard clean up, and small donation pick up services. Contact Rhonda Ejaz at 518.274.2607.

 

The Albany Academies is proud to announce the following student achievements: Alydar Rangwala was recognized at the Intel International Science & Engineering Awards; Dana Gough, Elizabeth Robinson, Ilia Karp, Alydaar Rangwala, and Pau Rapoport are 2010 National Merit Scholar semifinalists; Isabelle Jansen was named to the GE Corporate Winners program; and Joey Aiello was a 2010 finalist at the New York State Invention Convention.

 

Turner Construction Company's Albany office welcomes Caroline S. Boardman as the firm's new marketing manager. She will direct marketing, public relations, and community relations for Turner's New York North division.

 

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC announces that Annette I. Kahler, Esq. has become Of Counsel to the firm. Her practice will focus on worldwide intellectual property protection, enforcement, and management.

 

The Judge's Inn, a pub restaurant at 254 Broadway in Troy, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony (photo above). The new business offers a lunch and dinner menu featuring pub food and a variety of entrees, homemade soups and desserts, and a wide range of draft beers.

 

Seton Health announces seven of its physicians have been recognized for quality care from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, and the American Diabetes Association. The physicians are from Seton's Capital Region Family Health Care in Rensselaer and Mechanicville Family Health Care.

 

The Doane Stuart School's Katherine Miller, an upper school science instructor, has completed a Global Field Program studying desert and marine ecosystems at a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Baja peninsula. She was one of only 120 educators worldwide accepted into the program.

 

The Stewart's Shops has awarded a $2,500 grant to the Schenectady Museum's "Powering the Future," a fund that provides scholarships and transportation assistance for underserved youth, K-12, to participate in museum visits and programs.

 

CSArch has made the following promotions: Danielle Lawrence, marketing manager; Deborah Danz, communications manager; Tery Scoville, human resource manager; and Therese Harbour, business manager. The firm also welcomes Judy Templin, administrative assistant, and Trish Bianchini, receptionist.

 

Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird Director Jessica A. Desany was co-moderator of a panel for ALFA International, the global legal network, at its 2010 seminar.

 

Ursula of Switzerland has re-opened its retail shop at 31Mohawk Avenue in Waterford, with a full line of designer clothing and dresses, including wedding, destination travel and night-on-the-town couture. Open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Survey Winner Announced

Congratulations to our survey contest winner Barbara Wyman of the Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. Wyman wins two tickets to the Clubhouse Classic next Monday, August 23rd at the Country Club of Troy.  After completing our online survey, Wyman was entered into our drawing for a chance to win. Watch our e-newsletters, facebook and linked in pages for more opportunities to win great prizes for the remainder of 2010!

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July New Members

Welcome to our members who joined during the month of July 2010!

• 1199 SEIU Training & Employment Funds
• Barbecue Recreation, LLC.
• Deli & Brew
• Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
• Fretto's Detailing Service, LLC
• HM Plumbing
• Icucom
• KPMG, LLP
• Matrix Legal Nurse Consulting
• NetSecureIA, Inc.
• Peak Sales Consulting
• John Ruebel Logging
• Thunder Mountain Curry, LLC
• Ursual of Switzerland Company Store

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August Member News

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is looking forward to opening at 377 River St. in downtown Troy in October 2010.  First opened in Syracuse in 1988, Dinosaur also has locations in Rochester and West Harlem. Serving up the best in low smoked Southern style bar-b-que, Dinosaur is a full service establishment with a full bar, a private party room and also offers off-site catering.  Dinosaur is also excited about partnering up in community events in the Capital District region.  

Schenectady Museum Receives $2,000 Grant from Target for Little Wonders of Science Preschool Program. Target has awarded a grant for $2,000 to the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium to help fund its monthly Little Wonders of Science preschool program from October 2010 through September 2011.

architecture+, a design and service oriented architecture and planning firm in Troy, New York, is pleased to announced that Emily Kohout of Scotia, New York, has completed the requirements for licensing as a registered architect. Kohout, a graduate of Roger Williams University, joined architecture+ in 2004. She has worked on a variety of projects including renovations at SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Delhi as well as several local libraries. architecture+ has been serving clients in government, healthcare, education and other cultural and community organizations in the Capital District for over twenty-five years.

ASSEMBLYMAN TIM GORDON TO READ TO CHILDREN AT SETON HEALTH’S SCHAGHTICOKE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER On Friday, August 13 Assemblyman Tim Gordon is visiting Seton Health’s Schaghticoke Family Health Center to support the Reach Out and Read initiative by reading to a group of young patients.  Assemblyman Gordon will read to the children from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Shows Leary Project Management, LLC in Grafton was awarded a contract by the North Colonie Central School District to be the District's Project Manager for the district wide Capital Fund and EXCEL Grant renovation projects. 10 buildings district wide will receive renovation work. Included in the project are electrical replacements, construction improvements, asbestos removal, heating replacement and safety upgrades. The project is scheduled to start in spring of 2010and complete in the fall of 2011.

CAP COM Foundation supports Hudson Valley Community College TROY, N.Y. – The CAP COM Cares Foundation recently celebrated a long-term gift made to Hudson Valley Community College at a special ceremony to rename a patient care laboratory for Nursing Program students.

The gift commitment will be spread out over several years and will support a program that trains registered nurses. The college will use a portion of the gift for the expansion of the Nursing Program, as well as to support scholarships for the college's School of Health Sciences.

 

CAP COM President/CEO Paula A. Stopera was recently named Board chairwoman for the Capital District YMCA ALBANY, N.Y. – The Capital District YMCA and CAP COM Federal Credit Union today announced that CAP COM President/CEO Paula A. Stopera has been named chairwoman of the YMCA's Board of Directors.

 

Evergreen County Club to host "The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis" On Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Evergreen Country Club will host a tournament featuring celebrities Nick Buoniconti, Angle Cordero and Larry Laoretti. Contact Sharon Small or Joe Bove at 477-7921 for more information or visit www.evergreencountryclub.com

 

Pioneer Bank has announced the promotion of Eileen C. Bagnoli to president and chief executive officer. Beginning  her career at Pioneer more than 30 years ago as a teller, she has consistently moved up through the ranks, being named  vice president of administration in 1992, and executive vice president in 2001. For the past six years, she has also served as COO. A lifelong area resident, Ms. Bagnoli serves on numerous community and civic organization boards.

 

The Alternative Board® (TAB) has expanded into the Capital District, offering owners of small to medium-size, privately-owned businesses a path to business and personal success through peer advisory boards and coaching services. TAB NY Capital is forming boards in Albany, Columbia, and Rensselaer counties to meet at monthly "think tank" sessions. Contact Al Bellenchia at 758-1321 or al@tabnycapital.com.

 

Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA) has partnered with Tech Valley High School and Capital Repertory Theater to present "Get Up, Stand Up," civil rights and protest movement choreopoems. The project integrated history and literature with performance arts, resulting in live presentations.

 

The Schenectady Museum has received a $13,000 grant from the IEEE Life Members Committee for its GE Film Restoration project, which will preserve a significant collection of 16mm films from 1915 to 1985. The General Electric Corporation films tell the history of the electrification of the United States. The grant will help produce high definition digital copies, and improve public access to the archive.  

 

Jersen Construction Group welcomes the following staff additions: Jay Hopeck, senior manager of business development; Bill Steele, executive project manager; and Angela Gauthier, project engineer.

 

Creative Expressions Photography's Joan Heffler has been contracted by pb&jDISCOVERIES of Newton, Massachusetts to provide photography for the firm's newly-designed business and website. For more information, visit www. joanheffler.com.

 

Seton Health has received a Gold Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for reaching agressive core compliance goals in treating heart failure patients.

 

The Northeast Health Foundation has promoted Silvia R. Edmonds to senior director of philanthropy and development for the health care network.

 

The River-Front Art Coop has celebrated its grand opening at 169 River Street in Troy. The Coop is a creative outlet for original artwork and quality handcrafted items such as paintings, jewelry, photographs, stained glass, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media. The Coop also offers clothing and accessories, and a tea lounge overlooking the Hudson River. Visit www.riverfrontartcoop.com.

 

John Ray & Sons is now offering Captain's Choice®, a new gasoline product developed for the marine community that enhances engine performance, improves fuel efficiency, and resolves ethanol problems including corrosion and phase separation. The product is available at marinas throughout the Capital District. For information, visit www.johnray.com.

 

Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Plan and Rensselaer County Housing Resources will honor E. Stewart Jones, Jr., Esq. with the 2010 Community Citizenship Award during their annual dinner set for October 20. The award recognizes outstanding commitment to the community.

 

CAPCOM has held a groundbreaking for its tenth branch, located at 799 Hoosick Road in Brunswick, near the Wal-Mart Plaza. When completed the full-service facility will include a computer station and photocopier, free coin machine, children's play area, and complimentary coffee and tea station.

 

Kinderhook Bank has hired Lee R. Carman as a commercial loan officer. He brings 20 years of lending experience in underwriting, analysis, operations, and management to the position.

 

Hudson River Community Credit Union has received a Five-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability from Bauer Financial, Inc., placing the credit union in the category of exceptional performance.

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July Member News

Children's Museum Going Green with Help from Tire Conversion Technologies, Inc!

 Troy, New York, (July 8, 2010) – The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) is proud to announce Tire Conversion Technologies, Inc. contribution that makes possible the delivery of recycled rubber mats made from tires.  Children will be able to use the mats as seats during educational programming at The Museum. 

"Tire Conversion Technologies, Inc. was pleased to learn of The Museum's interest in receiving recycled rubber mats. The mats will have both an educational use and a functional use at The Children's Museum, in that the recycled mats help teach young students of society's ability to reuse manmade materials. When this opportunity arose, Tire Conversion Technologies did not hesitate to make the donation to this important museum to the Capital District," said David Ganje, General Counsel for Tire Conversion Technologies, Inc.

"CMOST is thrilled to be utilizing these recycled mats  from TCT for children's programming at CMOST, as it is consistent with our commitment to protecting the environment," said John Graydon Smith, CMOST President. "These recycled rubber mats provide The Museum with a great educational tools to reinforce our recycling programs here at CMOST." The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) is located at 250 Jordan Road (in the Rensselaer Technology Park) in Troy, New York.  For more information on The Museum call 518-235-2120 or visit The Children's Museum of Science and Technology website at www.CMOST.org.

 

CAP COM NAMES V.P. OF BRANCH OPERATIONS
ALBANY, N.Y. – CAP COM Federal Credit Union today named Rebecca Crocco as Vice President of Branch Operations. That promotion is the latest news among several recent hires and staff promotions at CAP COM. 

In her new role, Rebecca will provide oversight and leadership to a team of nine Branch Managers and the CAP COM Contact Center. Additionally, Rebecca will be responsible for the implementation of a Branch Operations strategic plan. Rebecca will also work to enhance CAP COM's products and services and ensure the Credit Union's high level of member service. 

Rebecca joined CAP COM in 2008 and has served as Contact Center Manager and Director of Branch Operations. She earned a bachelor's degree in communications from The College of St. Rose.

Rebecca takes on her new role as CAP COM makes plans to open its 10th branch at 799 Hoosick Rd. in Brunswick this fall. For more on the planned Brunswick Branch, click here.

 

SETON HEALTH RECEIVES GRANT TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION IN CAPITAL REGION SCHOOLS
TROY, N.Y. -- Seton Health has received a five year grant from the New York State Department of Health for an annual amount of $127,000 for the Comprehensive Health Policies for Tobacco, Physical Activity and Nutrition program.  The school districts in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties will be given free resources and technical assistance in order to comply with state mandates on nutrition and physical activity.

The obesity epidemic among children had placed an additional responsibility on schools to educate students on nutrition and physical activity.  The program creates sustainable policies to promote consumption of healthy foods/beverages and expands opportunities for students to be physically active. For more information please visit, www.setonhealth.org.

 

TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 
Albany, New York (July 12, 2010) – The Albany office for Turner Construction Company welcomes a new Marketing Manager.

Caroline S. Boardman of Schenectady recently joined Turner Construction Company as Marketing Manager. Boardman will manage the marketing, public relations and community relations initiatives of Turner's New York North division which encompasses Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse.  She previously worked as the Public Information Officer for the Enlarged City School District of Troy, N.Y. For more information, visit Turner's website at www.turnerconstruction.com.

 

BST is pleased to announce that Cherly N. Almonte recently passed the CPA exam.

Cherly joined the firm in 2005 and is an Auditor In-Charge with BST's Government Contract Audit and Consulting division. Prior to joining BST, Cherly served as Program Assistant with the Capital City Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. of the City of Albany, New York.

Cherly is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) New York Capital Chapter. She is also a member the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, where she serves on the Young CPA Committee. She received her Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees in Accounting from the College of St. Rose.

 

HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION RAISES MONEY FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
GLENS FALLS, NY (July 15, 2010) Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) recently presented a check for $449 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as a result of their Jeans for Charity Program for April, May and June. On the first Friday of each month, credit union employees can donate $5 to wear jeans for the day and also accept donations from members visiting the branches for the benefi t of a designated charity. HRCCU's donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be used to help funding for research to control and one day cure Cystic Fibrosis.

 

HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION AWARDS 10 MEMBERS 0% FINANCING ON THEIR CONSUMER LOANS FOR THE FIRST 12 MONTHS
Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) is proud to announce the 10 lucky credit union members who received 0% fi nancing on their consumer loans for the fi rst 12 months. The winners are Ronald C. Brooks; Nicole Chase; Thomas E. Cosey, Jr.; Channon M. Emigh; Bonnie A. Johnson; Timothy Keyser;Richard W. Purdy, Jr.; Royce V. Ross; Alice E. Ruotolo-Herald; and Susan Sweeter.

HRCCU held a loan promotion in April and May, giving its members the chance to be awarded interest free financing on their credit union loan for the first 12 months. Loan types ranged from a personal loan to any vehicle such as a car, truck, boat, motorcycle or RV. The winners were randomly chosen from the members who had appliedand had received financing from HRCCU during the promotional period.

 

NEW HIRES AT CSArch 
Albany, NY...  CSArch Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management located in downtown Albany, is proud to announce the hiring of Judy Templin as administrative assistant in the Construction Management department and Trish Bianchini as receptionist.

Templin's duties involve contract administration.  Templin was previously at Aquatic Development Group as an assistant to the architecture and engineering department.  Bianchini will assist in the day-to-day office functions. Bianchini was previously at with Professional Ski Instructors of America handling member services. 

For more information about CSArch, please contact Danielle Lawrence at (518) 463-8068.

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