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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.

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…

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,…

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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