News & Updates
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga Announces Transformational $750,000 Gift to Support Expansion
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga (CMAS) today announced a $750,000 gift from the Esler Family––the largest in the organization's history––as part of its ongoing $1.3 million capital campaign. With this commitment, the Museum has now raised $1,050,000 toward its goal, supporting the creation of the new Esler Family Room and enhancements that will strengthen the Museum's ability to serve children, families, educators, and community partners throughout the region.
Lauren Halligan
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces Seat Campaign for Historic Spa Little Theater Renovation
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) today announced the launch of a Seat Campaign for the historic Spa Little Theater, offering community members a unique opportunity to become part of the theater’s next chapter by dedicating a seat in the newly renovated venue.
Lauren Halligan
Inaugural iRun Saratoga Half Marathon Set for Sept. 20
Co-founders of iRun LOCAL, Jamie and Anthony Mastroianni and real estate leader Jessica Hauprich have announced that they will host the inaugural iRun Saratoga Half Marathon in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY on Sunday, September 20th at 8:00AM.
Lauren Halligan
Bond Opens Expanded Saratoga Office, Marking Major Growth in the Capital Region
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (Bond) is proud to announce that its new, significantly expanded Saratoga Springs office is now open at Congress Park Centre on Broadway. The more than 11,000-square-foot space—over four times the size of the Firm’s previous Saratoga location—marks a major milestone in Bond’s continued growth in the Capital Region and reflects the Firm’s commitment to meeting rising client demand.
Lauren Halligan
Jamie Brown Named Executive Director of Saratoga PLAN
Saratoga PLAN’s Board of Directors launched a national search for the executive director position in January to identify the organization’s next leader. After an extensive search process led by a task force made up of members of the board of directors, PLAN is thrilled to announce that Jamie Brown has been selected as executive director.
Lauren Halligan
Leadership Saratoga Class of 2026 graduates
A class of 23 local leaders graduated recently from the Leadership Saratoga program.
Lauren Halligan
Key Private Bank a winner for ‘Regional Private Bank’ at 2026 Family Wealth Report Awards
Key Private Bank, the high-net worth and ultra-high-net-worth wealth management segment of KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), has been selected as a winner for ‘Regional Private Bank’ at the Thirteenth Annual Family Wealth Report Awards, marking the third time the firm has received this distinction.
Lauren Halligan
Pitney Meadows Community Farm secures three-year funding to expand successful food as medicine program
Pitney Meadows Community Farm has been awarded a transformative three-year grant from The Hortense and Louis Rubin Community Health Fund of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region to expand its Food as Medicine: Clinical program in partnership with Saratoga Community Health Center, scaling its long-running Nutrition Rx program and deepening the integration of fresh, locally grown food into healthcare.
Lauren Halligan
SUNY Empire Center for Autism Advocacy and Saratoga Springs Public Library Create Welcoming Spaces for Neurodivergent Youth
Since 2023, Empire State University’s Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES) has collaborated with the Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) to host self-directed, activity-based events for children and teens to foster inclusion. Three years since the partnership’s inception, CAARES remains responsive to the interests and preferences of event attendees, making sure programming is relevant and facilitating community connections.
Lauren Halligan
GlobalFoundries’ Isabelle Ferain and Kylee Coffey honored with 2026 STEP Ahead Awards for manufacturing excellence
The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, honored two leaders from GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) at its annual STEP Ahead Awards. Dr. Isabelle Ferain, vice president of product development engineering, based in Malta, was recognized as a 2026 Champion, and Kylee Coffey, senior director of integration, yield and controls engineering, based in Burlington, was recognized as a 2026 Honoree.
Lauren Halligan
