News & Updates

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

New Free Tax Assistance Partnership Delivers $1 Million Boost to the Community

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Meier Law Firm Announces Teacher Appreciation Grant Winners in Support of Capital Region Educators

Meier Law Firm, PLLC is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of its Teacher Appreciation Grant, a philanthropic initiative created to recognize and support outstanding educators serving students across New York’s Capital Region.

Lauren Halligan

Capital Region Makerspaces Announce Reciprocal Membership Discount

Albany Barn, Inc.’s Electric City Barn, Tech Valley Center of Gravity, Saratoga Joinery, The Innovation Center at Saratoga, Inc., and Launchbox Flexible Warehouses are coming together to announce a Reciprocal Makerspace Membership Discount beginning April 1, 2026.

Lauren Halligan

Veterans and Community Housing Coalition Announces Promotion of Marian Eck to Associate Executive Director

The Veterans and Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) is proud to announce the promotion of Marian Eck from Director of Community Engagement to Associate Executive Director.

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Veterans & Community Housing Coalition Announces Promotion of Johanna Guilfoyle to Director of Community Housing

The Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) is proud to announce the promotion of Johanna Guilfoyle, CNP, to Director of Community Housing.

Lauren Halligan

Leadership Saratoga applications to open for the Class of 2026-27

Applications are now being accepted for those interested in being a part of the award-winning Leadership Saratoga program.

Lauren Halligan

The Charlton School Appoints Four New Members to Board of Trustees

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Charlton School is proud to announce the appointment of four visionary leaders to our Board of Trustees, marking a significant milestone in its mission to empower and support the mental health of young women. These dynamic professionals join TCS at a critical juncture, bringing a wealth of expertise in clinical education, public health advocacy, finance, and community-centered leadership.

Lauren Halligan