News & Updates
National Bank of Coxsackie donates to Capital City Rescue Mission
The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) presented Capital City Rescue Mission with a $10,000 donation to aid in their mission to help homeless and hurting men, women and children in Albany, New York find the help and support they need to change their lives. The funds were secured through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program. NBC is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and applied for the funds made available through this special program.
Lauren Halligan
The Conscious Beauty Collective Expands Pop-ins with Petal + Hive
The Conscious Beauty Collective, a group of 30+ indie beauty & wellness brands run by MASAMI haircare, is continuing their expansion with a pop-in at Petal + Hive, a clean beauty shop in Ballston Spa, NY. The CBC will be adding a shelf of 11 brands to Petal + Hive from mid-September through the end of 2024. Participating brands include dr.NC, FIGGI Beauty, Greentanica, ieró Beauty, Immunocologie, Isle de Nature, MASAMI, ORVOS Skin Science, Safo Hair, Sun Drunk and Youzey.
Lauren Halligan
Capital Region nonprofits among those supported with more than $500,000 from Berkshire Bank Foundation
The Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $500,000 in communities across its five-state footprint through grants and other giving in the second quarter of 2024.
Lauren Halligan
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Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York rewards Top Cookie Seller with spot of “CEO for the Day”
With the 2024 Girl Scout cookie season officially over, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) rewarded its top cookie seller by giving her the spot of “CEO for the Day.” Marybeth H., of Troop 2244 from Scotia, secured this opportunity by selling 2,581 packages of cookies this season.
Lauren Halligan
Franklin Community Center Welcomes New Family Outreach Coordinators to Project Lift Program
Franklin Community Center’s Project Lift program is excited to introduce Isabella Ronda and Erica Riekert, who have joined our team as Family Outreach Coordinators. Both will play vital roles in our prevention-based afterschool program within the Saratoga Springs City School District.
Lauren Halligan
Creed headlines sold out Travers Day concert at SPAC
Shortly after thoroughbred Fierceness took the top spot in the Travers Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, a trifecta of rock acts - Creed, Three Doors Down and Finger Eleven - brought the fierceness across town as they took the stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The Summer of '99 Tour drew a sold-out crowd of approximately 25,000 concertgoers to SPAC to cap off one of the Spa City's biggest days of the year.
Lauren Halligan
KEENA Unveils New Brand Identity
KEENA, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) based in Queensbury, NY, is excited to announce its rebranding and the launch of its newly updated website. This transformation underscores KEENA’s commitment to providing exceptional PEO services that empower small and mid-size businesses to thrive.
Lauren Halligan
To Love a Child, Inc. seeks sponsors for 13th Annual Dinner & Awards celebration
To Love a Child, Inc. announces its 13th Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 6:00pm at The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY. The Get on Your Feet tropical themed event will feature the Circle of Love Awards presented to Infant Jesus of Prague, Jane Morrison, St. Paul Lutheran Church, and Viola Bramcamp.
Lauren Halligan
Newsweek names Berkshire Bank one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024
Newsweek has named Berkshire Bank one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024. This is the second consecutive year Berkshire has been recognized for its industry-leading company culture, having been honored as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2023.
Lauren Halligan
WSWHE BOCES Honors 26 HSE Graduates
WSWHE BOCES held the annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, August 8, 2024 to honor High School Equivalency (HSE) Program graduates. The class included adult and youth graduates.
Lauren Halligan
