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Berkshire Bank Honored with Boston Business Journal’s 2023 LGBTQ Corporate Ally Award

Creating and sustaining a workplace that is equitable for all is important. Berkshire Bank was one of four Massachusetts companies to be presented with the Boston Business Journal’s 2023 LGBTQ Corporate Ally Honoree Award on May 31 in Boston. The award celebrates Berkshire Bank’s longstanding commitment to the Greater Boston community and distinguished record of leadership in the LGBT community.

Massry Family Pledges $1M to Secure Massry Center’s Future in Albany County with Hudson Valley Community College

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…

Port of Albany Facility Director Kosa elected to international maritime environmental association Green Marine Advisory Committee

(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…

Pioneer Announces Acquisition of Targeted Lending Co., LLC, Launching Pioneer Specialty Financing Division

Transaction Adds Nationwide Equipment Financing Platform with approximately $120 Million Loan Portfolio Albany, NY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today announced it has acquired 100% of the membership interests in Targeted Lending Co., LLC, (“Targeted Lending”), an independent equipment…

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