News for Community

Thursday, July 03, 2025
The annual Town of Waterford Dragon Boat Festival is a fun day for the family, full of dragon boat racing and friendly competition for a good cause. The Town of Waterford is Proud to host this event to benefit To Life!. To Life! provides personal support, empowers informed decision-making, and enhances the quality of life for those affected by breast cancer in the Capital Region. 
Categories: Community, Member News, Press Release, Arts & Culture, Event, Non-Profit, Recreation/Sports
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Sunmark Credit Union and the Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation are celebrating the start of Summer of Kindness and end of the school year with initiatives at helping local teachers fulfill their classroom supply needs.   In May, the credit union partnered with News Channel 13 to sponsor their “Teacher Supply Surprise” contest. Held from May 12 – June 1, local elementary school teachers ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Education/Schools, Member News, Press Release, Community, General News Article, Non-Profit
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, a class of 333 students from Bethlehem Central High School received diplomas at a commencement ceremony held at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. It was a joyous event for the members of the class of 2025, their families, friends, teachers, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Education. Principal Dave Doemel, Superintendent Jody Monroe and Board of Education ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Education/Schools, Member News
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
ALBANY– For the fifth year in a row – and the eighth time in the past nine years – CDPHP has been ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in New York by J.D. Power, a global leader in consumer insights and analytics. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study measures member satisfaction across key factors including cost of care, access to care, and trust. ...read more
Categories: Community, Member News, Business/Economic, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
COXSACKIE -- National Bank of Coxsackie (NBC) is proud to announce its recent $1,500 donation to the Village of Ravena, supporting the community’s ongoing efforts to enhance recreational amenities at Mosher Park. Pictured at the donation presentation are Village of Ravena Mayor William Misuraca and NBC’s Ravena Branch Manager Glenda Cukierski. The donation will assist in the purchase of ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Human Interest, Government, Press Release, Community, Member News
Monday, June 23, 2025
DELMAR-- To Life!, a local not-for-profit organization providing breast cancer support services and women’s health education is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors, Jennifer Massey and Tara O’Keefe. To Life!, is a community-based, independent nonprofit organization that provides education and support services for people affected by breast cancer in the Capital ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Member News, Non-Profit, Press Release
Friday, June 13, 2025
ALBANY-- The New York state Senate and Assembly took steps to make New York’s schools safer when they unanimously passed S.5585-A and A.785-A on Wednesday, June 11. Sponsored by state Sen. April N.M. Baskin and state Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, the legislation would put Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) in all of New York’s schools.   The Assembly passed A.785-A by a vote of 145-0, ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Community, Education/Schools, General News Article, Member News, Non-Profit, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
Influenced by the success of LiveWell Group’s SpinneyLife program for its’ 55+ communities, LiveWell Group is launching Connections, a lifestyle program for the property management company’s multi-family communities, helping to cultivate an environment where relationships flourish and memories are made. DELMAR -- LiveWell Group’s multi-family properties, Adams Station and Woodhill Apartments, are ...read more
Categories: Business/Economic, Chamber News, Community, Event, Human Interest, Member News, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
The American Heart Association Heart Walk promotes CPR readiness, celebrates survivors, drives critical cardiovascular research  Albany, N.Y., June 8, 2025—More than 1,500 people gathered at the Capital Region Heart Walk and Run on Sunday, June 8, at the University at Albany, raising more than $400,000 to further the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission. Nine out of 10 people who ...read more
Categories: Community, Member News, Event
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Starting a business requires not just a great idea, but also the necessary financial resources. However, limited startup capital should not deter you from realizing your entrepreneurial dreams. Here are some strategies to help you navigate the initial stages of launching a business when your cash reserves are low.Invest in Adobe Acrobat’s Helpful Tools When starting a business with tight ...read more
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