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KIPP Tech Valley Middle School Scholars Greeted by Community Members to Kick Off School Year



Albany, NY – On the first two days of the 2024-2025 school year, KIPP Tech Valley Middle School (KTVMS) leaders organized events for students to be greeted by over 140 men and women from throughout the Capital Region community. This included elected officials, board members, families, members of the faith community, Divine Nine Sororities and Fraternities among other community members.The initiative, held at KIPP Tech Valley Middle School on August 26 and 27, aimed to encourage students as they were welcomed back to school and build relationships with community stakeholders.

KTVMS Principal Dr. Darryl White is passionate about efforts that prioritize family and community engagement and support scholars in the classroom and beyond. At KTVMS, he has spearheaded initiatives geared towards father figures in students’ lives and working together as a village to support KIPP scholars and families.

Albany, N.Y. – On Friday, May 1,  KIPP Capital High School hosted a signing day event where senior scholars celebrated their post-graduation plans with classmates, family members and KIPP Capital High School teachers and staff. This is the first class to graduate from KIPP Capital High School following the school's grand opening in the fall of…
In partnership with Albany County and the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA), Hudson Valley Community College today announced a $1 million gift pledge from the Massry family to support its planned acquisition of the Massry Center for the Arts from the ACPHLA. The Authority announced it is issuing a required 90-day statement in…
(April 27, 2026) The Port of Albany-Rensselaer was the first port in New York state to volunteer and certify in the Green Marine program and has continued to meet the environmentally forward benchmarks with consistent and consecutive Green Marine certifications since 2016. This year, Port Director of Operations and Facilities John C. Kosa was…
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The 1 Million Cups Monthly Meetings continue throughout 2026 in the Chamber’s second-floor conference room. Held every Wednesday, these gatherings bring…
Wednesday, May 6, from 9:00am - 10:00am
May
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We would like to invite all of our members to our Annual Dinner and Business Expo! Join us for a night to Market, Develop, and Connect with your fellow…
Thursday, May 7th, from 5pm - 7:30pm
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Join us for a morning boost! Enjoy fresh coffee, snacks, and great conversation while learning how to make the most of your Chamber membership.  REGISTER…
Wednesday, May 13, from 8:30am - 9:30am