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NBC Donates to Support Ravena Parks & Rec Initiative
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 much-needed equipment for the park’s pool and pickleball area, including a regulation pickleball net and three heavy-duty
Holcim Completes North American Spin-off
Holcim today completed its 100% spin-off of Amrize, the partner of choice for North America’s professional builders, through a dividend-in-kind distribution of one Amrize share for every outstanding Holcim share owned as of the close of business on 20 June 2025. The Ravena Holcim plant will now operated under the Amrize operations. As distinct, independent publicly traded companies, Holcim and Amrize should each benefit from a sharpened strategic and operational focus, with dedicated management teams to
Two Appointed to To Life! Board of Directors
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 Region.Jennifer Massey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, EA-CSTM brings over 30 years of executive experience as an entrepreneur, innovator,
Port of Albany receives Green Marine recertification for environmental sustainability efforts
The Port of Albany was recently awarded recertification by Green Marine, the leading environmental program for the maritime industry that helps participants improve environmental performance beyond regulations. The Port of Albany 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. “The Port leadership recognized early on how
LiveWell's Courtney Russell Preparing Others for Active Aging Week
LiveWell's Lifestyle Program Director Courtney Russell will be co-presenting a webinar this June teaching others how to turn their they turn Active Aging Week celebrations into a high-impact celebration of wellness, creativity, and connection.Learn more about the webinar, and register, here. Courtney Russell is the Lifestyle Program Director with LiveWell Group. She has over 20 years of experience as an events professional and was recognized as a 2024 Smart Meeting Planner of the Year. Courtney has
Legislation Sent to Governor for Cardiac Emergency Response Plans for Schools
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, and the Senate passed S.5585-A 59 – 0. Next, the legislation must go to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her
LiveWell Group Leans into New Lifestyle Program
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 benefiting from our company’s emphasis on wellness and lifestyle programming with the launch of Connections,
Thousands unite in the Capital Region to build a community of lifesavers
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 suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don’t survive—a sobering statistic that underscores the Heart Walk’s
BCS Announces National French Exam Winners
Each spring, BCHS students studying French participate in the Le Grand Concours National French Contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. The national exam tests students’ listening comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary in French. Le Grand Concours is very challenging and receiving a medal or certificate is a significant achievement. Congratulations to all of our students who have been recognized this year. They are:Gold Medal Level 5: Sophie Wang Level 4: Maxim
Pioneer Donates $10K to Support Youth at Vanderheyden
Pioneer Donates $10,000 to Support Youth Education and Employment Programs at Vanderheyden Funding will assist Vanderheyden’s Career Center and The Vandy Thrift Shoppe, which provide valuable training and experience to enhance the growth and potential of students ALBANY – Pioneer (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today presented a $10,000 donation to Vanderheyden, one of the area’s premier children, adult and family service agencies, during a ceremony at The
Guiding Eyes for the Blind Releases 2024 Annual Report
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is proud to bring you Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report. During this period, Guiding Eyes made significant strides in providing more of our beautiful, smart, and affectionate dogs as life-changing gifts to people who are blind or have vision loss thanks to your generosity and kind hearts.Read our Annual Report to learn about our adaptive, proactive efforts to bring more of our world-class dogs to people who need them most. You – our selfless family of
NBC Promotes Two in Greenville Branch
COXSACKIE – National Bank of Coxsackie is proud to announce the promotion of Robin Frechette to Senior Branch Manager and September Brockett to Assistant Branch Manager of the Greenville Branch. Robin Frechette has been a valued member of the NBC team for over 30 years, and her promotion to Senior Branch Manager reflects her continued dedication to the Bank’s customers and her outstanding leadership within the branch. In her new role, Robin will oversee the Greenville Branch while also supporting broader
Port of Albany releases RFEI for Beacon Island Expansion Project
Port of Albany releases RFEI for Beacon Island Expansion Project (April 4, 2025) The Port of Albany has issued a Request For Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to assess market interest and commercial potential for the Port of Albany’s Beacon Island expansion site at 340 River Road, Glenmont, NY. “With five years in development and more than $170 million already invested into site readiness, the Port is looking for ideas which will realize Beacon Island’s highest and best potential,” said Port of Albany CEO
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