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Sunmark Kicks Off Summer of Kindness Project
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 were nominated by members of the community for a chance to win a $250 gift card to help purchase classroom supplies
Bethlehem High Celebrates 91st Commencement
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 President Holly Dellenbaugh addressed students and guests. Board of Education members Lauren Grasso, Meredith
CDPHP Receives JD Power Award for Service
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. CDPHP once again earned the highest marks in overall member satisfaction, reinforcing the not-for-profit health
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
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,
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
Working with Minimal Startup Capital? You Can Still Launch a Successful Business!
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