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2025 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge Raises $45,000 for Local Not-for-Profits
ALBANY, N.Y. – June 4, 2025 – CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge race organizers today presented $45,000 in proceeds from the 2024 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge to local not-for-profits Unity House and Girls on the Run Capital Region.   Unity House provides a no-cost traveling summer camp for eligible children ages six to 12. Limited funding has…
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KIPP Capital Region Public Schools Educator Recognized By City of Albany; The City of Albany Proclaimed June 2, 2025, as Ms. Woodard Day
For Immediate Release: June 4, 2025 Media Contact: Sam Torrey, 518-669-4087   KIPP Capital Region Public Schools Educator Recognized By City of Albany   The City of Albany Proclaimed June 2, 2025, as Ms. Woodard Day    Albany, NY - On Monday, Ms. Allaine Woodard, Parent Community Engagement Coordinator and a founding staff member of KIPP Albany…
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The Palace Theatre’s annual Summer in the City Free Movie Series, presented by Broadview Federal Credit Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 3, 2025 Palace Performing Arts Center 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 Announces Free Summer Movie Series for Children and Families   Summer in the City serves thousands…
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Michael S. Brophy Named Eighth President of Hudson Valley Community College
June 3, 2025 The State University of New York Board of Trustees today approved Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D. as the eighth president of Hudson Valley Community College. He will begin this new role on August 1. Michael Brophy, Ph.D. Biography Dr. Brophy is originally from Greene County and began his academic journey and professional career in New York’s…
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CEO Announces Summer Program Scholarship is back for 2025
We’re excited to announce that our Summer Program Scholarship is officially back for 2025! This opportunity is designed to support Rensselaer County families in need of financial assistance so their children can participate in enriching summer programs. Eligibility & Prioritization: Open to Rensselaer County youth ages 4–16. Priority will…
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CDPHP Named #1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in New York by J.D. Power
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] (518) 605-4497   ALBANY, N.Y. – May 28, 2025 – For the fifth year in a row – and the eighth time in the past nine years – CDPHP has been ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in New York by J.D. Power, a global leader in consumer insights and analytics. The J.D. Power…
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National Bank of Coxsackie Announces Promotions at Greenville Branch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Frisbee, VP/Chief Administrative Officer National Bank of Coxsackie [email protected] | (518) 731-6161                                                                                                      National Bank of Coxsackie Announces…
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Volunteers Needed for The Wall That Heals at La Salle Institute
Volunteers Needed for The Wall That Heals at La Salle Institute. They are seeking 50 able-bodied volunteers rain or shine for 2 days. Set-Up: June 4th, 8am-4pm (lunch provided) Break-Down: June 8th, 2pm-done RSVP- Email: [email protected]  Call: 518-598-3067
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“City of Rensselaer is 1 of 10 Communities in New York State to Receive US EPA Grant”
“City of Rensselaer is 1 of 10 Communities in New York State to Receive US EPA Grant”   RENSSELAER, N.Y. (March 19, 2025) – The City of Rensselaer recently learned it is one of ten communities in New York State to receive a Brownfield Assessment and Clean Up Grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency. "The brownfield grants are essential…
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MARIA COLLEGE MONARCHS SPREAD THEIR WINGS AT 63RD ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT AT SPAC
-Commencement Broll: https://tinyurl.com/3rry38n2 -Additional Commencement Photos: https://tinyurl.com/352drb55   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Edward Parham VP of Public Relations  Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.  (518) 446-1091   MARIA COLLEGE MONARCHS SPREAD THEIR WINGS AT 63RD ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT AT SPAC   Albany, N.Y. (May…
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Literacy Volunteers and CEO Present: Health Literacy Classes
We are offering a comprehensive five session health literacy program for adults every Tuesday for the month of June. The classes are aimed at intermediate level speakers who are able to understand, read and write basic English. Topics: Health care - Learn about health insurance and coverage, make a medical appointment, request an interpreter…
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Aging with Pride: Tools for Aging Well Workshop
Aging with Pride: Tools for Aging Well Workshop Tuesday, June 17th, 6-8p.m. Saratoga Senior Center
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Excelsior University Welcomes Benjamin Bryant as 2025 Commencement Speaker
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 14, 2025) – Emmy-nominated broadcaster, writer, and public servant Benjamin Bryant will address Excelsior University’s Class of 2025 at its Commencement ceremony on July 11 at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York. A 2006 Excelsior graduate, Bryant's distinguished career in media, communications, and government service includes…
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Robert L. Kind of Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs Named to Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/14/2025        Ali R. Anechiarico Director of Marketing 518-538-5941 [email protected]   Robert L. Kind Named to Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list   Albany, NY:  Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C. (TBC), a leading CPA firm in New York’s Capital Region, announces Rob Kind, Managing Shareholder, has been named to Forbes…
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CEO Food Pantry Distribution
The CEO Food Pantry will have a Mass Food Distribution on Thursday May 22 from 11:00-1:00.
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Pioneer celebrates Mother’s Day by Supporting Baby Shower held by Schenectady Community Action Program
For Release: Immediate – Friday, May 9, 2025   Pioneer celebrates Mother’s Day by Supporting Baby Shower held by Schenectady Community Action Program   Attendees received essential supplies and fun items donated by Pioneer, which collected more than 8,000 baby-related items across its 22 branches   Schenectady, NY — The celebration of Mother’s Day…
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GTM Payroll & HR to host Webinar: Policy with Purpose: Building Employee Handbooks That Work
An employee handbook is more than a compliance document. It’s one of your most powerful tools for shaping workplace culture, managing risk, and communicating clearly with your employees. That's why on Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m., I'll host an online presentation "Policy with Purpose: Building Employee Handbooks That Work." Our HR consulting team…
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Alchar Printing and Fort Orange Press are Teaming Up!
Alchar Printing and Fort Orange Press are Teaming Up!
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Palace Theatre-Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2025   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   Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration  featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir…
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Excelsior University Receives Historic Gift from Emeritus Professor Larry Purnell
On the first day of National Nurses Week, Excelsior University announced a landmark $1 million gift to its School of Nursing from Larry Purnell, an Excelsior emeritus professor and longtime supporter. This legacy contribution is the largest individual donation in the University’s history. In recognition of his impact on the future of the…
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2025 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge Raises $45,000 for Local Not-for-Profits
ALBANY, N.Y. – June 4, 2025 – CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge race organizers today presented $45,000 in proceeds from the 2024 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge to local not-for-profits Unity House and Girls on the Run Capital Region.   Unity House provides a no-cost traveling summer camp for eligible children ages six to 12. Limited funding has…
KIPP Capital Region Public Schools Educator Recognized By City of Albany; The City of Albany Proclaimed June 2, 2025, as Ms. Woodard Day
For Immediate Release: June 4, 2025 Media Contact: Sam Torrey, 518-669-4087   KIPP Capital Region Public Schools Educator Recognized By City of Albany   The City of Albany Proclaimed June 2, 2025, as Ms. Woodard Day    Albany, NY - On Monday, Ms. Allaine Woodard, Parent Community Engagement Coordinator and a founding staff member of KIPP Albany…
The Palace Theatre’s annual Summer in the City Free Movie Series, presented by Broadview Federal Credit Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — June 3, 2025 Palace Performing Arts Center 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 Announces Free Summer Movie Series for Children and Families   Summer in the City serves thousands…
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The 1 Million Cups Monthly Meetings are happening throughout 2025 in the Chamber's 1st Floor Conference Room! Held every second Wednesday of the month,…
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Speaker Engagement Series: Conflict Resolution
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24
As part of our Speaker Engagement Series please join us for an engaging presentation about conflict resolution, or as we like to call it courageous…
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Tuesday June 24th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
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