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Twenty Five Years of Joan Heffler Photography

Joan Heffler Photography is celebrating 25 years in business specializing in corporate, portraits, events and weddings and has been a member of the Rensco Chamber for more than 18 of those years. Joan has photographed events and weddings as far away as Israel, Germany, and Italy; and numerous USA states. Since 1999, she has photographed more than 10,000 headshots and hundreds of events in the Capital Region and beyond. She has also photographed celebrities such as Hilary Clinton, Senator Charles Schumer, Alan Dershowitz, Elie Wiesel, and Governor Mario Cuomo. Visit her website at www.joanhefflerphotography.com for more info

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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