News & Updates
$1.7 million invested in local communities in 2024 by Berkshire Bank Foundation
Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $1.7 million in local communities across its five-state footprint in 2024, including more than $450,000 from October to December.
Lauren Halligan
Registration Opens for the 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope
The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is set to host the 37th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Birch Hill, Castleton-On-Hudson.
Lauren Halligan
Applications to Open in February for Fifth Year of Fairgame Grants
The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame is thrilled to announce the fifth annual Fairgame Arts Grants, offering critical funding for non-profit arts and cultural organizations across the Capital Region, Catskills and Southern Tier of New York.
Lauren Halligan
National Bank of Coxsackie donates $2,000 to Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH)
The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) recently presented IPH (formally Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless) with a $2,000 donation to aid in their mission to address the needs of the homeless and low-income community by providing a continuum of services to encourage self-sufficiency, empowerment, and stability.
Lauren Halligan
Dake Foundation for Children Announces 2025 Board of Directors
The Dake Foundation for Children has announced their 2025 Board of Directors slate, welcoming three new members to its ranks. Founded in 2009 by Gary Dake, President of Stewart’s Shops, the Foundation provides grants to benefit local children with disabilities with a focus on independence, inclusion, and fun.
Lauren Halligan
GlobalFoundries and RPI Partner on Semiconductor Workforce Development
Lauren Halligan
Love Our Locals $20.24 campaign a successful boost for Saratoga County economy
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s award-winning Love Our Locals Campaign had another record-breaking year in 2024, with more than $315,243 spent supporting the local economy.
Lauren Halligan
Harris Beach Murtha Formally Launches as New, Combined Firm
Harris Beach Murtha is pleased to announce the successful combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP to form a new legal powerhouse.
Lauren Halligan
RISE Housing & Support Services Celebrates Opening of Newest Residential Rehabilitation Space
RISE Housing and Support Services was joined by representatives from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), and local elected officials and community members Tuesday, for the ceremonial ribbon cutting to officially open RISE Above, located in the Town of Ballston, Saratoga County.
Lauren Halligan
Best year yet for Saratoga Motorcar Auction last fall
The eighth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction, which took place last fall on the grounds of the Saratoga Casino & Raceway, grossed more than $7 million in sales of vehicles and memorabilia – a new record.
Lauren Halligan
