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Craig Weston, Chief Pilot of Sky Photos LLC has been accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration as. A Safety Team Representative Drone Pro. FAASTeam Representatives are responsible for assisting the FAASTeam Program Manager (FPM), in promoting and fostering aviation safety. DronePros are FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) volunteers who work closely…

The Albany Port District Commission was recently awarded a $9.9 million grant from NYS Department of Transportation Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP) for upgrades to heavy rail and on-dock wharf system (the concrete support) at the Port’s existing maritime terminal. “The Port of Albany is the logistics hub for the Capital…

Hudson Valley Community College has become the first community college in the United States to join the UNEVOC Network, the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) global network for advancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET). A two-day event celebrating the college’s inclusion in the…

Dozens of Pioneer employees will trade computers for power tools as they spend a day building beds for local children in need, part of a unique community service initiative aimed at supporting Capital Region families. The event will take place on Friday, April 12 at Pioneer’s Headquarters at 652 Albany Shaker Road in Colonie. Employees will be…

“Hudson Valley Community College is committed to meeting the training the needs of the Capital Region’s workforce, and we are honored to receive $500,000 in the recently-approved federal appropriations bill to support one of the college’s new workforce development initiatives – the Aeronautical Technology Institute at the Albany International…

National Grid plans to invest more than $4 billion to transform its energy delivery system and propel economic growth across Upstate New York. Called the Upstate Upgrade, the collection of transmission enhancement projects will deliver a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy grid to support a more resilient energy network for generations to come. The…

The Berkshire Bach Society continues its regular 2023-2024 season with The Organ Masters-II:  Peter Sykes plays the great Roosevelt Organ at 4pm on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. Berkshire Bach will show a documentary about the organ in the Parish Hall before the concert, at 2:45.   “We are…

First New York Federal Credit Union announced today that it will merge with Mohawk Progressive Federal Credit Union, based in Schenectady, New York. Mohawk Progressive Federal Credit Union will be integrated into First New York. The merger gained final approval on March 18, 2024 when a large majority of Mohawk Progressive members voted in favor of…

LiveWell Group is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Active Aging Week Spirit Award, an esteemed recognition program that celebrates organizations making significant strides in promoting active aging. This award provides a unique opportunity for LiveWell Group to showcase its commitment to fostering a vibrant wellness…

Members of the community came out for the first Public Workshop Meeting for “Rensselaer Rising” held on March 7th at the Rensselaer City School Campus.  “Rensselaer Rising” is a year-long planning process to attract investment and funding opportunities to the City through a comprehensive vision for Rensselaer’s future. The evening began with a…

National Grid is once again the regional presenting sponsor for the American Red Cross’ Sound the Alarm campaign, which helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don’t have them, and by educating people about home fire safety. At a March 5 media event officials from National Grid joined those from American Red Cross Western…

The family-friendly event also included representatives from the SPHP-supported Healthy Families of Rensselaer County and MOMS Program, as well as WIC and Mom Starts Here. Open on the first and third Tuesday of every month, the Baby Café is a space where pregnant and nursing parents can share tips and techniques and socialize with other parents.…

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today joined the presidents of the University at Albany and Hudson Valley Community College to announce a dual admission partnership to help students earn their associate degree and bachelor’s degree from the two SUNY campuses. The SUNY Transformation Fund – established in the historic 2023…

Troy, New York - On Wednesday, February 28, students from KIPP Troy Prep High School had the opportunity to visit with newly elected Mayor Carmella Mantello at Troy City Hall. While there, students and faculty were provided with an understanding of Mayor Mantello’s vision for Troy and the importance of civic engagement as she took them on a…

CDPHP is pleased to announce that the regional health plan, serving more than 400,000 members in 36 counties in New York, has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York. This marks the 16th consecutive year CDPHP has received the award from the New York State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management. “For 40 years,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeddy Johnson 518-805-7884, [email protected] United Group secures construction loan for City Station North II, LLC Troy, NY – The United Group of Companies, Inc. (United Group) has secured construction financing from Berkshire Bank for the development of City Station North II, LLC, a mixed-use, Class A…

The historic law firm of Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin, PLLC in downtown Troy is proud to announce that Rhiannon I. Gifford, Esq. has been promoted to Junior Partner at the firm. Mrs. Gifford joined the firm back in 2017 and has developed her practice in Landlord Tenant Law, Title IX Investigations, Commercial and Civil Litigation,…

Concert and Reception Celebrate Mr. Drucker’s Appointment as BBS Artistic Director Great Barrington, MA (February 15, 2024):  Eugene Drucker, violin, Roberta Cooper, cello, and Renée Anne Louprette, piano, will perform at a Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) chamber music concert here at Saint James Place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 5 pm, followed…

The City of Rensselaer will be holding its first Public Workshop Meeting for the “Rensselaer Rising” Plan on March 7th from 6-7:30PM at the Rensselaer City School, located at 25 Van Rensselaer Drive, Rensselaer, NY 12144. The event will begin with an information session reviewing the planning process, key components of the work completed so far,…

Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBFS) (“Pioneer”), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today announced the appointment of Jenifer Marten as Vice President and Business Banking Team Leader. A local and regional commercial banking executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, she will spearhead Pioneer’s…