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Pioneer’s 6th Annual Mini Golf Tournament Surpasses $50,000 Fundraising Milestone
Nearly 100 business and community leaders come together to “be a kid for a day” in support of local children Albany, NY – The Pioneer Charitable Foundation celebrated a major milestone, surpassing $50,000  in total funds raised following its sixth annual Mini Golf Tournament, which brought in more than  $14,000 at this year’s event. Held on…
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WMHT Public Media Commemorates 200 Years of Frederic Church with Original Documentary
Troy, NY – The Capital Region and Hudson Valley’s PBS station WMHT Public Media is set to premiere the original, locally-produced documentary Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church at a free premiere screening event on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30pm at Hudson Hall in Hudson, NY. A broadcast premiere on WMHT follows the next day on June…
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DWEEZIL ZAPPA ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2026 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 DWEEZIL ZAPPA ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN 2026 CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PERFORMING HIS FATHER, FRANK ZAPPA’S,…
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Summer in the City Returns to the Palace Theatre with Eight Free Movie Events
Annual series serves thousands from surrounding neighborhoods each year ALBANY, N.Y. — The Palace Theatre’s annual Broadview Summer in the City Free Movie Series, presented by Fidelis Care returns this July & August with eight free, family-friendly movie events! The series has been a Downtown Albany summer staple for over a decade and provides…
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Statewide Community Regrant Awardees Announced! Empowering artists and creative projects to thrive
We are pleased to share the recipients of the 2026 Arts Thrive Grow Grant Program, a celebration of creativity, perseverance, and the power of the arts in our communities. This year, we awarded $112,000 in funding through 39 grants, supporting projects that reflect the strength, resilience, and innovation of the Capital Region’s cultural landscape…
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Career Jam™ Launch Successfully Connects 400 Students from 9 Counties to Capital Region Career Pathways
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Today, Career Jam™ hosted a massive regional workforce development event at Siena University, bringing together 400 students from 15 school groups spanning 9 counties. The event featured a high-energy environment where students engaged directly with local professionals from 44 organizations. From a virtual CDL simulator and…
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CDPHP Ranked #1 in New York for Member Satisfaction in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study, Leading in Trust and Ease of Doing Business in its Region
ALBANY, N.Y. – May 27, 2026 – For the sixth year in a row – and the ninth time in the past 10 years – CDPHP has been ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction Among Commercial Health Plans in New York by JD Power, a global leader in consumer insights and analytics. The JD Power 2026 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan StudySM evaluates member satisfaction…
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Port of Albany-Rensselaer (NY) Hosts Maritime Summit
(May 26, 2026) The Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY hosted a half-day Maritime Summit that featured internationally renowned port, economics, infrastructure, and transportation leaders who addressed the issues, opportunities, and trends facing the transportation/maritime industry here in the Capital Region, across New York State, and around the…
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GlobalFoundries–Town of Stillwater Foundation presents 2026 grants to local organizations
The Foundation has invested more than $676,834 in the Stillwater community since 2011 MALTA, N.Y., May 21, 2026 — GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) has announced that the GF-Town of Stillwater Foundation has approved its 2026 slate of public grants totaling $45,000 benefiting local community organizations seeking to bring educational…
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Berkshire Bach Society announces final concert of the season
Great Barrington, May 20, 2026:  The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) concludes its 2025-2026 season with Musik vor Bach:  17th c French Airs de cour, a concert of early Baroque music featuring James Reese, tenor, and Brandon Acker, Baroque guitar and lute at 3pm on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire, 1089…
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The Capital Region Comes Together for 518 Day, Delivering Largest Coordinated Day of Service
ALBANY, N.Y. – May 18, 2026 – Hundreds of volunteers from across the Capital Region came together on Monday, May 18, for 518 Day, a region-wide celebration of service led by the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and presented by CDPHP. The event once again marked the largest coordinated day of volunteerism in the region, supporting dozens…
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Albany Comes Alive: 8,000 Competitors to Hit the Streets for the 2026 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge! ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** ***Thursday, May 21 at 6:25 pm***
ALBANY, N.Y. – May 21, 2026 – This Thursday evening, CDPHP and the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC) will welcome 8,000 runners and walkers representing more than 400 area businesses to the 2026 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge! Road Closures/Parking Restrictions The 3.5-mile race begins on Madison Avenue (at the Empire State Plaza) at 6:25 pm…
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Summer Camps and Programs Scholarship
Summer Camps and Programs Scholarship The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) is offering scholarships to help families pay for summer camps and programs for children in Rensselaer County. Eligible children are ages 4 to 16, with additional opportunities available for youth ages 12 to 16 living in ZIP codes 12180 and 12182. Applications are…
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United Way and CDPHP Kick Off 518 Day, Inspiring the Capital Region to Come Together in Service
WHAT: Together with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and CDPHP, community leaders and local nonprofit organizations will come together to officially kick off 518 Day – a celebration of the spirit, generosity, and resilience that define the Capital Region.   More than a day of recognition, 518 Day is a call to action: An opportunity for…
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Maria College Celebrates Class of 2026 at Commencement, Nursing Pinning Ceremony
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 17, 2026) — Nearly 200 Maria College graduates were recognized today at the 64th Annual Commencement and Nursing Pinning Ceremony at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, marking the completion of programs preparing students for careers in healthcare, service, and community leadership. The Class of 2026 earned master’s degrees in…
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KeyBank celebrates new, full-service branch in North Greenbush with $30,000 in donations to local nonprofits
CONTACT: Michael Conlin   518-538-7269  [email protected]  KEY MEDIA   NEWSROOM: www.Key.com/newsroom  New branch is designed to give clients a more personal and accessible banking experience  TROY, N.Y., May 8, 2026 — KeyBank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in North Greenbush. …
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Vanderheyden and Chinese Community Center Partner to Train Peer Advocates
Cathy Yudzevich  [email protected] 518-874-4901 May 7, 2026 Wynantskill, NY – Vanderheyden is partnering with Chinese Community Center of Albany to recruit and  train Youth and Family Peer Advocates. The training is part of a state-funded grant through the Office of  Mental Health and is designed to increase the number of trained Peer…
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City of Rensselaer Promotes Safety of Workers
(May 06, 2026 – Rensselaer, New York) – During the week of May 4 – 8, 2026 the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This seemed like a perfect week…
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Maria College Completes Purchase of Sisters of Mercy Campus Buildings
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 7, 2026) — Maria College has completed the purchase of key campus buildings from the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, moving from longtime tenant to owner of core facilities on its New Scotland Ave. campus. The acquisition, which was made possible through an anonymous donor, includes McAuley Hall, the Main Building, Mercy Hall,…
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KIPP Capital High School Hosts Signing Day for the Class of 2026
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…
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Pioneer’s 6th Annual Mini Golf Tournament Surpasses $50,000 Fundraising Milestone
Nearly 100 business and community leaders come together to “be a kid for a day” in support of local children Albany, NY – The Pioneer Charitable Foundation celebrated a major milestone, surpassing $50,000  in total funds raised following its sixth annual Mini Golf Tournament, which brought in more than  $14,000 at this year’s event. Held on…
WMHT Public Media Commemorates 200 Years of Frederic Church with Original Documentary
Troy, NY – The Capital Region and Hudson Valley’s PBS station WMHT Public Media is set to premiere the original, locally-produced documentary Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church at a free premiere screening event on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30pm at Hudson Hall in Hudson, NY. A broadcast premiere on WMHT follows the next day on June…
DWEEZIL ZAPPA ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2026 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 DWEEZIL ZAPPA ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN 2026 CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PERFORMING HIS FATHER, FRANK ZAPPA’S,…
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