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Virtual Alzheimer's Education Programs
VIRTUAL ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS Join the conversation on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss Our free education programs feature the latest information on dementia-related topics, including living with Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver training and more. During the winter season, learn from the comfort of your home through our…
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LiveWell Group Announces Promotions
We’re proud to announce the promotion of our Bookkeeper to Finance & Administration Manager! Over the years, Amy has gone far beyond her original role - taking on new challenges, learning new systems, and playing a key role in the company’s growth. Amy's dedication, adaptability, and steady growth have made a lasting impact, and we’re grateful…
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Albany Port Railroad welcomes new Tier 4 Locomotive
Upgrades to the Port RR’s fleet line up with environmental initiatives throughout the Port of Albany  (January 12, 2026) Last week, Albany Port Railroad celebrated the arrival of its newest locomotive #2502 with NYS Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and dignitaries from throughout the region. In Governor Kathy…
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HVCC Announces Search for Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Hudson Valley Community College and its Board of Trustees have announced a search for a college Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Applications for the position are open through February 15. Minimum qualifications include a doctorate degree from a nationally accredited institution; 10 years of relevant experience in…
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Thank You for Your Support – Kathryn Allen Center Fire
We are deeply thankful for the outpouring of support following the fire at our Kathryn Allen Center for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. Many of you have asked how you can help, and here are the ways you can make a difference: Monetary Donations You can mail checks to 2431 Sixth Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180, or Contribute directly through our…
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The Berkshire Bach Society announces its 2025-2026 Spring Season with Concerts, Films, and Talks about Bach
Great Barrington, January 7, 2026 – The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 spring season with events in the Berkshires and Capital Region.  The concert lineup includes two popular recitals played on historic organs of the Berkshires in February and May, a vocal performance in the new series Musik vor Bach (Music…
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Venerable Thanksgiving Day Road Race Raises Record $40,000 to Support Hunger Relief, Homeless Services, and Community Recovery
Troy, N.Y. (Jan. 6, 2026) — In a landmark year for one of the nation’s oldest road races, the 78th Troy Turkey Trot, held last Thanksgiving, raised $40,000 in charitable donations - the highest total in the event’s 109-year history and the most ever raised through the Turkey Trot. Proceeds from the 2025 Troy Turkey Trot will support the Regional…
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Coxsackie-Athens Little League receives $2,500 from National Bank of Coxsackie.
Coxsackie, NY – [January 2026] – National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) is proud to announce its recent $2,500 donation to the Coxsackie-Athens Little League. The funds were made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s (FHLBNY) Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which enables member banks like NBC to support local organizations…
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Pioneer Named to Fortune 2025 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List
The company earned its spot on the list based on three-year revenue growth, earnings growth, and total shareholder return. Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, has been named one of the Fortune 2025 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, ranking No. 79 on the national list. The annual Fortune …
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First New York Announces Vik Muktavaram as New President and CEO
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Justin Cresswell, CTO Call or Text 518-598-3917 [email protected] Albany, NY – First New York Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Vik Muktavaram as its next President and CEO. Muktavaram, the ninth chief executive in the credit union’s 88-year history, joins First New…
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Cairo Historical Society receives $2,500 from National Bank of Coxsackie.
Cairo, NY – [December 2025] – The National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) is proud to announce its recent $2,500 donation to the Cairo Historical Society. The funds were made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s (FHLBNY) Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which enables member banks like NBC to support local organizations that…
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Michele Desrosiers Joins the Palace Theatre as Managing Director
Michele Desrosiers Joins the Palace Theatre as Managing Director Marketing-focused arts professional to collaborate with Executive Director Kevin Johnson on fundraising while positioning the organization for growth. Albany, NY — [Dec. 19, 2025] — The Palace Performing Arts Center announced today that Michele Desrosiers has joined the Palace…
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Port of Albany-Rensselaer, New York | 2025 Year in Review
  ·        MARITIME TERMINAL The entirety of the cable necessary for the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) was handled through the Port of Albany, NY. This project is an innovative energy transmission line in and along the Hudson River designed to bring hydropower generated in Quebec to New York City. The cables are manufactured in Sweden and…
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National Bank of Coxsackie donates $2,500 to Hope Full Life Center, Inc.
National Bank of Coxsackie donates $2,500 to Hope Full Life Center, Inc.   Ravena, NY – [December 2025] – The National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) is proud to announce its recent $2,500 donation to Hope Full Life Center, Inc., located in Ravena, New York. The funds were made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s (FHLBNY) Small…
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Troy Victorian Stroll 2025 Photos
Were you at the Troy Victorian Stroll? Did you take a photo with Santa? Click below to see the magic from that day! The Troy Victorian Stroll by Ironglass Productions Download PIN: 5713
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Business for Good Foundation Donates $30,000 Matching Grant to Vanderheyden to Support Special Needs Career Training at The Vandy Thrift Shoppe
Announcing a $30,000 matching grant from the Business for Good Foundation to Vanderheyden in support of special needs workforce training at The Vandy Thrift Shoppe in downtown Albany. Matching contributions from Pioneer, Stewart’s Shops, Broadview, and M&T Bank bring the total investment to $60,000. A check presentation and photo opportunity …
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39 KIPP Capital High School Seniors Celebrate Submission of 400+ College Applications
For Immediate Release: December 15, 2025   39 KIPP Capital High School Seniors Celebrate  Submission of 400+ College Applications   Editor’s Note: Photos are available here. Photo Credit: Shaleem Love Photography    Albany, NY - On Friday, December 12, the KIPP Capital High School senior class celebrated submitting more than 400 applications to…
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Pioneer Announces Launch of FINRA-Registered Broker-Dealer Subsidiary, Pioneer Capital Markets, Inc.
Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today announced the formation and launch of Pioneer Capital Markets, Inc. (“Pioneer Capital Markets”), a wholly owned broker-dealer subsidiary. With an initial focus on proprietary trading of investment-grade municipal bonds, this marks Pioneer’s…
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GlobalFoundries-Town of Malta Foundation Awards Annual Grants for 2025
Malta, N.Y., December 11, 2025 – For the 15th consecutive year, GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that the GF-Town of Malta Foundation has awarded 41 grants totaling $185,000 to local organizations that support a variety of community needs and programs. With this year’s 2025 grants, the Foundation, formed by GF and the Town of…
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Columbia-Greene Humane Society Receives $5,000 from National Bank of Coxsackie
Coxsackie, NY – [November 2025] – The National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) is proud to announce its recent $5,000 donation to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society (CGHS). The funds were made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s (FHLBNY) Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which allows member banks like NBC to support local…
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VIRTUAL ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS Join the conversation on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss Our free education programs feature the latest information on dementia-related topics, including living with Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver training and more. During the winter season, learn from the comfort of your home through our…
LiveWell Group Announces Promotions
We’re proud to announce the promotion of our Bookkeeper to Finance & Administration Manager! Over the years, Amy has gone far beyond her original role - taking on new challenges, learning new systems, and playing a key role in the company’s growth. Amy's dedication, adaptability, and steady growth have made a lasting impact, and we’re grateful…
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