New York state's unique "scaffold law," or Labor Law 240, designed to keep construction sites safe, is actually doing just the opposite: It is causing hundreds of injuries while costing the public millions of dollars, according to a recent...
Daoui Gets Community Service Award From Saratoga Hospital Medical Staff
Dr. Rachid Daoui received a community service award from Saratoga Hospital staff The medical staff of Saratoga Hospital presented its Community Service Award to Dr. Rachid Daoui in recognition of his exceptional patient care and quality. Daoui, a nephrologist,...
Albany Med Faculty Physicians Group Is Recognized For Providing Quality Care
The Albany Med Faculty Physicians Group was recognized by a national certifying group for providing high-quality, coordinated care to patients using evidence-based, patient centered processes. Four practices within the Albany Med Faculty Physicians Group -- HIV Medicine, General Pediatrics,...
Empire State College Names Information Officer, VP of Integrated Technologies
Samuel S. Conn is a new member of the college's senior leadership team Samuel S. Conn was named SUNY Empire State College's chief information officer and vice president for integrated technologies. As a member of the college's senior leadership...
BSNB Charitable Foundation marks 175th anniversary, gets Extra $75g From Bank
One hundred seventy-five years ago, BSNB's first president, James M. Cook, saw a need for a financial institution in the Ballston Spa area. His efforts helped bring about the formation of what is now Ballston Spa National Bank. Helping...
Argyle Tech Company Expands In Central NY
Adirondack Technical Solutions in Argyle and HUNT Real Estate ERA have reached an agreement to extend its managed services agreement to cover the Utica, Syracuse and Watertown areas. ATS currently handles all the real estate company's services for the...
Canal System Could Be Used As Another Way To Ship Local Goods To Key Markets
This vessel, Ceres, sailed the Hudson last year, stopping in places like Mechanicville, carrying produce and locally made goods to ports as far south as New York City By Pete Bardunias Barges full of cargo routinely ply the tidal...