Applications are now being accepted for Saratoga Hospital's Students Sharing Opportunities and Responsibilities (SSOAR) program. SSOAR is an eight-week summer volunteer program for Saratoga County students between the ages of 15-18. Students will have the opportunity to volunteer in...
BST Raised $43k for Hurricane Sandy Victims
BST, an Albany-based financial and management consulting firm with offices in New York City, announced that it raised over $43,000 for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The money was raised through employee donations that were matched by the Partner group. A...
Buffet to Benefit Estherville No Kill Animal Shelter
The Vista at the Van Patten Golf Course in Clifton Park will host a buffet on Saturday, April 6, to benefit Estherville Animal Shelter a NO KILL facility in Saratoga County. The event is scheduled from noon to 4...
Albany Med OBGYN Department Re-accredited by AIUM
Albany Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been reaccredited by the Ultrasound Practice Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), recognizing the program's technicians, physicians and procedures meet rigorous national standards. Albany Med's program has...
Kiwanis Club Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Event
The Kiwanis Club of Saratoga/ Wilton will hold its 15th annual Wine & Beer Tasting event on May 17 at Saratoga Springs City Center. The event runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Special guest is Tred Hulse of radio station 99.5 The...
Putnam Market Remodeling Allows For Better, More Customer Friendly Confines
Cathy Hamilton, left, and Gloria Griskowitz, co-owners of Putnam Market, had the market and Putnam Wine redesigned to better suit the needs of the business and customers By Elizabeth Dimick Putnam Market in Saratoga Springs is open following a...
Collaboration With Albany Medical Will Enhance Ballston Spa HS Science Classes
The Ballston Spa Central School District announced a formal partnership with Albany Medical Center that focused on career exploration. The collaboration between a school district and a health care organization will enhance and expand the district's biomedical sciences program,...
Keeping Up With Technology, Banks Offer More Services Available For Smartphones
Peggy de Koning, executive vice president and chief banking officer with Ballston Spa National Bank, displays a company website geared toward mobile banking services By R.J. DeLuke Smartphone technology has been advancing rapidly, pushing the devices into the forefront...
Different Trust Fund Services Help Banks Meet The Varied Needs Of Its Customers
Scott Moulton, senior vice president with KeyBank, said trusts are handled by a private banking department that provides a team-centered approach to the service By Jill Nagy For people with more money than time to manage it, the trust...
Utilize Higher IRA Contribution Limits
Lisa Lewis, certified financial planner with Edward Jones Financial, Clifton Park By Lisa Lewis For the first time since 2008, contribution limits have risen for one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles available: the IRA. This means you've...