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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
This week the NYS Department of Labor released revised proposed regulations aimed at curbing certain employer staffing practices, specifically, the practices of “on-call” and “call-in” scheduling. These revised proposed rules differ significantly from the original proposed rules and would modify the call-in pay requirement of the Minimum Wage Order for Miscellaneous Industries and Occupations (12 ...read more
Categories: Political, Economic
Monday, December 10, 2018
The Board of Directors of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen McGuinness as the new Bethlehem Chamber President. Ms. McGuinness’ appointment takes effect on November 5th, 2018. “We are very excited that Maureen has accepted the position as President of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce,” said Shoham Piorentino, Chairperson of the Board of ...read more
Categories: Chamber
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
Sunmark Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground at New Brunswick Branch Location
New Branch Will be Sunmark’s Third New Location in Three Years
(Latham, NY) Sunmark Federal Credit Union (Sunmark) officially broke ground at the site of their new branch located at Brunswick Plaza, 722 Hoosick Street in Brunswick.
Once completed, the 2,000 square foot branch will be a full-service location ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
November 26, 2018 07:00 AM Eastern Standard TimeNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ninth annual Small Business Saturday, held on November 24, 2018, kicked off the holiday shopping season for consumers and small, independently owned businesses with record levels of reported spending. Total reported spending among U.S. consumers who said they shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on the day ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
November 13, 2018 - Every year, we see a greater need for assistance around the holidays for families living in our community. To help these families, the Bethlehem Central School District sponsors a Holiday Caring & Sharing Drive providing our neighbors in need with food and gift cards in advance of the winter holiday season. Our high school Student senate plays a significant role in organizing a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Bethlehem’s third annual First Night celebration will provide a fun-filled, family-friendly event to celebrate the passing of the old year and the ringing in of the new. This event is presented in partnership with the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, Bethlehem Community Fund, Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited, Bethlehem Senior Projects, and Friends of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation.
First Night ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, November 16, 2018
Schenectady, N.Y. – MVP Health Care has been named a Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage 2019 in New York State and Vermont by U.S. News & World Report, earning a rating of 4.5 stars out of a possible five stars. MVP is one of only three insurance companies in New York and the only one in Vermont to receive such a high ranking for 2019. MVP insures 61,000 Medicare beneficiaries in New ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, November 16, 2018
KINDERHOOK, NY., November 16, 2018 – Kinderhook Bank Corp. (“KBC”), (OTCQB:NUBK), the holding company for The National Union Bank of Kinderhook (the “Bank”), announced record earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.Net income available to common shareholders was $3.3 million, or $2.50 (diluted) per common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared with $1.0 ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release, General News Article
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Thursday, November 08, 2018
ALBANY, NY — November 1, 2018 — The Boards of Directors of Albany City Lodge Knights of Pythias 540 (ACL) and CAP COM Federal Credit Union (CAP COM) have approved a resolution to merge the two credit unions, which became effective October 31, 2018.
ACL, the 52 year-old credit union located at 10 Russell Road in Albany, NY, will discontinue operations at that location. The credit union’s 200+ ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Join us for To Life!’s premier fundraising event, the Pink Ball to be held on Friday, October 26, 2018. at the Hall of Springs, Saratoga Springs at 6:45 p.m (VIP reception begins at 6:15). This elegant black-tie event celebrates survivorship, honors members of the community dedicated to supporting women and families dealing with breast cancer and provides the resources necessary to continue To ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
ALBANY, NY — September 12, 2018 — CAP COM Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Verizon, is “reuniting hearts” this Veterans Day with its Reunite Flight program. The program was founded to help active-duty military personnel travel to be with their families when it otherwise might not be financially possible. This program is a way for CAP COM to recognize and thank service members for all they ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Chamber, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
BETHLEHEM, N.Y. – On Sunday, Sept. 30, from 1-4 p.m., Bethlehem Public Library is holding a Local Author Book Fair to celebrate and support the writers in the area. The event will feature a keynote address from audiobook narrator George Guidall at 1 p.m.Guidall, an acclaimed and prolific narrator, has lent his voice to classics like “Crime and Punishment,” “The Iliad,” “Don Quixote” and more. In ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, August 13, 2018
Pioneer Bank Foundation will focus on ‘Helping Kids Be Kids’; Public Grand Carnival fundraising event to be held Sept. 8 at Pioneer Bank Headquarters in Colonie
COLONIE, N.Y.— Pioneer Bank today announced the creation of the Pioneer Bank Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting charitable organizations in the Capital Region that provide important services to children and their families ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release, Human Interest, General News Article
Thursday, August 09, 2018
COLONIE, N.Y. — Pioneer Bank today will launch the Pioneer Bank Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting charitable organizations in the Capital Region that provide important services to children and their families related to education, nutrition, clothing, and housing.
At the 10 a.m. press conference, Pioneer Bank President and CEO Tom Amell will discuss why the Foundation was created ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, August 06, 2018
ALBANY – August 3, 2018 – CAP COM Federal Credit Union and its charitable giving arm, the CAP COM Cares Foundation, have once again completed their annual backpack program. Each year the Foundation aims to deliver hundreds of backpacks to school-aged children in need. This year the program has delivered 743 backpacks, which have been donated to 26 organizations and schools in the Capital Region ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
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Thursday, July 05, 2018
ALBANY – July 3, 2018 – CAP COM Federal Credit Union has introduced its new Community Heroes Mortgage Program. The program is a way for CAP COM to say “thank you” to people who dedicate their lives to others’ well-being. Program participants receive cash and discount benefits when obtaining a mortgage through CAP COM’s mortgage division, Homeowners Advantage. Benefits are valued at more than ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Human Interest
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Sunmark Introduces New State -Of -The -Art location in Delmar
(Latham, NY) Sunmark Federal Credit Union’s recently announced the opening of their second branch in two years. Following the successful opening of Sunmark’s Rotterdam location in early 2017, Sunmark selected 265-267 Delaware Avenue in Delmar as the site of their most recent branch.
Sunmark has constructed an eighteen hundred ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
Monday, June 04, 2018
Slingerlands, New York - For the 7th year, the Pine Hollow Arboretum is providing an exciting opportunity for
area students to connect with nature in a meaningful way. The goals of the program
are to increase overall environmental literacy and stewardship, to foster an
appreciation for biodiversity and to provide a venue for collaboration across socioeconomic
and cultural barriers serving as a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
ALBANY – April 25, 2018 – CAP COM Federal Credit Union has opened its 11th branch at 899 Western Avenue, Albany. The 3,300-square-foot branch is conveniently located close to the State Office Campus and the University at Albany (SUNY).
"Brick and mortar is still a large part of CAP COM’s business, even as more members are using our digital and mobile platforms,” said President/CEO Paula ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, April 16, 2018
Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) has been named a 2018 Top Workplace by the Times Union and was awarded first place in the small employer category.
In addition, PRA received the Doer Award, given to a company where the majority of employees agree with the statement "At this company, we do things efficiently and well."
The Top Workplace Awards are conducted each year by the Times Union. ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
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Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Latham, NY (March 9, 2018) -- Just for a moment, imagine the impact of empowering high schools students to become the Sherlock Holmes in their communities and diagnose the risks of developing one of the fastest growing health care crisis that Americans face today; peripheral arterial disease. What if we were then able to then connect the dots and educate them on the implications of the genetic ...read more
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Monday, March 05, 2018
ALBANY – March 1, 2018 – CAP COM Federal Credit Union and its charitable giving arm, the CAP COM Cares Foundation, has announced the launch of the 2018 BIG Benefit Raffle. Twice a year the Credit Union runs a two month campaign where a maximum of 4,000 raffle tickets are sold. Tickets are open to both members and non-members of the Credit Union, and are sold for $25 each. This year’s Spring Raffle ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, March 05, 2018
(Kinderhook, NY – February 22, 2018) The National Union Bank of Kinderhook (OTCQB:NUBK) has appointed Kelly M. Bailey to the position of Assistant Vice President Residential Mortgage Sales Manager.
“Kelly brings over 20 years of banking and lending experience to the residential mortgage team at Kinderhook Bank,” said Lee Carman, Senior Vice President. “She will help us to grow our mortgage ...read more
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Tuesday, February 06, 2018
ALBANY, NY — February 2, 2018 — CAP COM Federal Credit Union has opened its 2018 Scholarship and Awards application and nomination period. Each year CAP COM’s charitable giving arm, the CAP COM Cares Foundation, donates over $75,000 in scholarships and awards. Back by popular demand from 2017, CAP COM will also recognize 3 teachers in addition to over 30 student honorees.
CAP COM takes pride in ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Press Release, General News Article, Human Interest
Thursday, January 18, 2018
ALBANY, NY — January 11, 2018 — The CAP COM Cares Foundation, the charitable giving arm of CAP COM Federal Credit Union, has announced its partnership with the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS).
Specifically, the CAP COM Cares Foundation has helped MHANYS furnish their Capital Region Training Center located on the fourth floor of 194 Washington Avenue in downtown ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
ALBANY, NY — January 11, 2018 — Community financial institutions, CAP COM Federal Credit Union, Pioneer Bank and KeyBank are uniting in an effort to distribute funds to Cohoes fire victims through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.
More than $104,000 in funds will be turned over to Catholic Charities on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cohoes Mayor’s Office. Catholic ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Monday, January 08, 2018
(Kinderhook, NY – January 5, 2018) Kinderhook Bank Corp., (OTCQB:NUBK), the Board of Directors for the holding company (the “Company”) for The National Union Bank of Kinderhook (the “Bank”), has appointed George Cooper as Senior Vice President according to President and Chief Executive Officer, John A. Balli.
“George brings many years of invaluable experience to the senior management team,” said ...read more
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Wednesday, January 03, 2018
Latham, NY (January 3, 2018) – Community Care Physicians, P.C. (CCP) and CapitalCare Medical Group, LLC announced they have consolidated to form one integrated, multispecialty medical group. The consolidated group improves access and enhances the patient experience for the greater Capital Region. CapitalCare practices will function as divisions of Community Care Physicians. Care for patients will ...read more
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Solarize Albany has extended their deadline for special, discounted, pricing. The Solarize Albany group discount offer will remain available to those who have signed up for a Site Visit by January 1st, 2018. Now is the time to see what your solar options are, as National Grid has proposed electricity rate hikes over the next year.
In August 2017, Governor Cuomo announced that the second round of ...read more
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