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East Greenbush, NY - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Your CBD Store East Greenbush has announced they are taking new proactive steps to address a number of business concerns: First and foremost, we want to maintain a safe workplace and encourage and adopt practices that protect the health of employees, customers, visitors and others. We also…

Capital Roots' market is open and ready to serve you! In light of COVID-19 and the need for fresh produce, Capital Roots has expanded their hours to 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to better serve the community. You can call ahead 518-274-8685 and one of our staff members will carefully pack your fruits and vegetables and have your order ready when you arrive…

The Capital District YMCA has extended care to cover “essential” workers. In addition to licensed health professionals such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, LPNs, there are many other “essential” workers. For the complete list, please check here: https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026 The Y has…

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is enlisting AiMOS, one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Rensselaer is reaching out to the research community, including government entities, universities, and industry, to offer access to AiMOS in support of research related to the new coronavirus…

The GLOBALFOUNDRIES-Town of Malta Foundation announced today a grant for up to $50,000 to the Town of Malta to help local individuals and families affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Town of Malta will initially purchase 250 gift cards from local grocery stores in the amount of $100 each, and an additional 250 gift cards when needed. The…

Published this year, Walrath recruiting has made the digital copy of their book "The  Ultimate Job Search Guide" available for free. Over the years, many of Walrath Recruiting candidates have asked us recurring questions on various topics, which led us to writing this guide. Our expertise and advice will help you find your next role or ideal…

Two of New York’s leading health plans are partnering in the interest of public health, providing members free/no-cost access to telemedicine services to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). CDPHP and MVP Health Care are teaming up to offer their entire membership (including MVP’s members throughout New York and in Vermont) access to…

Mayor Patrick Madden today announced effective immediately the suspension of metered parking in downtown Troy until further notice to assist downtown businesses and residents impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. All regular parking regulations and posted alternate-side parking will remain in effect. Normal parking rules and regulations will remain…

Regional Food Bank Plans Increased Service in Response to COVID-19 Latham, New York – March 16, 2020 - The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is actively planning to respond to potential emergency food needs resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. The situation is changing daily, but already food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, and other…

Due to the rising concerns surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, the Tri-City ValleyCats will shift their Annual Job Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 14 from on the spot interviews to phone interviews. Applicants that were planning to attend can email their application to [email protected] Applications received before March 20, 2020…

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they…

Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Brooke Pancoe to Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources for the Arrow Family of Companies. Ms. Pancoe joined Glens Falls National Bank in 2018 as Vice President of Human Resources. She is responsible for leading all aspects of human resources…

Mayor Patrick Madden today announced that season passes for Frear Park Municipal Golf Course are available for purchase at the Pro Shop, 2701 Lavin Ct., Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, and Saturdays, 8:00am – 1:00pm.   Mayor Patrick Madden said, “Frear Park Golf Course remains one of the Capital District’s most popular golf destinations…

Alaant Workforce Solutions, the leading professional workforce services firm in New York’s Capital Region, today announced it has acquired Capital Tech Search, one of the region’s premier technical placement firms for more than 20 years. The acquisition expands the services Alaant offers to help employers attract, engage and retain technology…

The Tri-City ValleyCats will be holding their 10th Annual National Anthem auditions on Saturday, April 4 at Crossgates from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Selected finalists will participate in an online fan vote, with the top vote recipient having the opportunity to sing at a premier ValleyCats game at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium this summer, in front of an…

CAP COM Federal Credit Union and its charitable giving arm, the CAP COM Cares Foundation, have announced the launch of the 2020 BIG Benefit Raffle. Once a year, the credit union runs a two-month campaign offering a chance to win up to $10,000. Tickets, priced at $25 each, can be purchased by anyone. This year’s raffle will run through May 1st or…

Fenimore Asset Management, an independent, Capital Region-based investment advisory firm and manager of the FAM Funds family of mutual funds, announces that longtime area communications executive Christine Horne has joined its Board of Directors. Ms. Horne brings deep business acumen to Fenimore after a 30-year career with General Electric, most…

Troy, NY – The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region knows that Millennials want to be investors – there’s just a lot that gets in their way: student loan debt, credit card debt, unemployment, shrinking wages. On March 10, the Community Loan Fund, in partnership with Simmons Capital Group, will present a free workshop, “Financial Planning: 5…

The Chazen Companies is pleased to announce Graham Kenney, Building Code Consultant and Robert Anic, Director of Building Code & Life Safety Services have joined the company’s Westchester County office located at 1 North Broadway in White Plains. Kenney has 14 years of experience in architectural design, structural engineering and civil…

Devvan Stokes was invited to the Schenectady Rotary Club to present GyvLink, a service for matching and coordinating the donation of physical goods. The talk's focus was on changes to personal, community, and national habits in response to giving opportunities, and the inadvertent harm that can come from untargeted donations.