An employee uses a special process that doesn't involve sanding to refinish a floor By Jill Nagy A relative newcomer to the business, Jean and Kevin Knobloch's N-Hance wood refinishing franchise advanced quickly. The local franchise moved from companywide...
Technology And New Products Change How Plumbers Do Business These Days
By Jill Nagy "The trade I learned is no longer around," said Chris Cocozzo, co-owner of Boyce and Drake Plumbing in Saratoga Springs. Plastic pipe has replaced lead, brass and copper and everything seems to have a computer imbedded in...
My Turn: Keeping Scaffold Law Protects Workers
Joan Shirikian-Hesselton, Northeast Coalition on Occupational Health & Safety BY JOAN SHIRIKIAN-HESSELTON For another year, Albany has passed on 'reforming' the Scaffold Safety Law. And that's a good thing. Few debates in Albany are as misleading as the one...
With Partner’s Retirement, Michael Gray Takes Over Orsini Electric, Changes Name
Michael Gray, right, standing with his son, partnered with Randy Orsini for years, operating Orsini Electric. With Orsini's retirement, Gray now runs the company as MTG Electric By Lisa Balschunat Michael Gray and Randy Orsini have been working side...
Parade of Homes Event In Capital District Results In Awards For Local Companies
Local construction companies were among the award winners in the annual Parade of Homes held recently, sponsored by the Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association. The event featured 12 new homes around the capital region. The awards event was...
Showcase Of Homes Committee Names Lineup Of 14 Builders For This Year’s Event
The 2014 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee announced its lineup of 14 award-winning builders for this year's premiere home tour event. The annual fall tradition continues over three weekends on Sept. 20-21, 27-28 and Oct. 4-5 from 11 a.m....
Area BOCES Programs Can Help Adults Change To A Variety Of Different Careers
By Liz Witbeck For adults looking to change careers or become more specialized in their field, the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) provides several programs. "These programs are designed to get people into a better spot from...
AARP: States Improving Long-Term Care, But There Is Still Room For Improvement
While states are making measureable progress in improving long-term services and supports (LTSS) - which includes home care services, family caregiver supports, and residential services such as nursing homes - widespread disparities still exist across the country, with even...
Keller Williams Realty In Saratoga Springs Plans to Become Independent as ‘Equitas’
Keller Williams Realty in Saratoga Springs will become Equitas Realty, an independent brokerage firm, in August. Janet Besheer, an award-winning agent turned broker and owner, opened the firm as a Keller Williams franchise in 2008 and grew the brokerage into...
Race Track To Hold Heritage Celebrations With Music, Festivities Each Wednesday
The New York Racing Association, Inc. will host a weekly celebration of global culture and heritage with its inaugural International Heritage Series at Saratoga Race Course during the 2014 summer meet. The day-long festive events will feature traditional music,...