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Vanderheyden's Free Community Fall Fest Press Release

Join us in Downtown Troy directly next to the Troy Farmers Market on October 21st for a FREE Community Fall Festival. Vanderheyden is returning to its roots in Troy to celebrate 190 years of changing lives to save lives. Enjoy sweet treats, inflatables, petting zoo, live music, pumpkin painting, face painting and much more 11am to 1pm, free of charge!

It Takes All of Us: Best Night Together Brings Community Together for New York’s Youth and Families

For 140 years, Together for Youth has believed in the power of people showing up for one another. On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that spirit will come to life at Best Night Together, an evening that brings community members, leaders, partners, and supporters together around a shared commitment to New York’s youth and families. Held from 6 to 8:…

Wynantskill Girl Scout earns $5,000 national scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2026 Wynantskill Girl Scout earned $5,000 national scholarship for recycling project ALBANY, N.Y. — A Wynantskill teen helped her school community improve recycling and waste disposal habits through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, an effort that also earned her the Girl Scouts of the USA National Gold Award…

Port of Albany-Rensselaer partners with PERMA on Safety Initiatives for staff

(August 14, 2026) Building on more than 32 years of membership, the Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY, in partnership with the Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA), hosted Slip-and-Fall Training demonstrations for staff. “The Port of Albany-Rensselaer has an incredible 10-person Maintenance and Operations team that serves the entire…

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Upcoming Events

The 1 Million Cups Weekly Meetings continue throughout 2026 in the COG conference room. Held every Wednesday, these gatherings bring together local…

Wednesday, August 19, from 9:00am - 10:00am

Member Benefits Breakfast

Join us for a morning boost! Enjoy fresh coffee, snacks, and great conversation while learning how to make the most of your Chamber membership. REGISTER…

Thursday, September 10, from 8:30am - 9:30am

Join us for our 2nd Annual Wellness Fair in Downtown Troy. We will gather our local community partners for this program and have organizations offering…

Sunday, September 13, from 10:00am - 2:00pm

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