MadGlory, a Saratoga Springs-based video company, was acquired in March by PUBG Corp., based in Seoul, South Korea.

The acquisition of online service developer, MadGlory, is part of PUBG Corp.’s continued effort to enhance the playing and viewing experiences for PUBG players, the company said in a new release..

As one of only a few independent studios that specializes in bespoke online features, MadGlory, now known as PUBG MadGlory, and PUBG Corp. will work together to help build a wide range of new features as well as a suite of tools that let community developers extend the in-game experience, officials said.

By Maureen Werther

Eat Drink Saratoga, a festival that will showcase food, spirits and brews from restaurants, distilleries and breweries in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding region, will debut this summer on June 30, in the parking lot between Lake Avenue and Caroline Street that was once used by the Saratogian newspaper. The event is the brainchild Jillian Petercsak, a co-owner of Hamlet & Ghost at 24 Caroline St., a bar that is across the street from the parking lot. It is expected to become an annual event.
“We’ve been staring at that empty parking lot and remembering the traditional Caroline Street block parties,” said Petercsak, coordinator of the event.

The Hyde Collection has received a $30,000 donation from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family which owns the company.

Museum officials said the gift is a first step toward renovating the aging Helen Froehlich Auditorium, a 132-seat space used for lectures, film screenings, concerts, special events and more.

“The Hyde Collection is honored to receive this generous leadership gift from Stewart’s and the Dake family,” said Anne Saile, interim director of the museum. “This is an investment not just in the auditorium, but in The Hyde’s future.”

The museum has a long history with Stewart’s, as the company—a family- and employee-run chain with 335 local stores across northern New York and southern Vermont—provides annual grants to help fund the Hyde’s weekly free children’s programs.

Adirondack Orthodontics, which has an office in Clifton Park, has acquired Guilderland Orthodontics, which has provided care and treatment to patients for more than 30 years.

Dr. Charles Buchanan, who founded Guilderland Orthodontics in 1986, will relocate to Adirondack Orthodontics’ present office at 1465 Western Ave. in Albany,.

Dr. Sergey Berenshteyn founded Adirondack Orthodontics in 2012. The business also has a location in Latham.

With this acquisition, Adirondack Orthodontics now serves more than 1,700 patients and employs 15 people, said Berenshteyn.

New York state has launched Round VIII of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2018 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. 

The consolidated funding application is open, enabling businesses, municipalities, nonprofits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for job-creation and community development projects.

The deadline for applications is Friday, July 27 at 4 p.m.

“The Regional Economic Development Councils have redefined how economic development is done in New York State, creating new jobs, stronger local economies, and more unified regions,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “We are once again empowering regions to chart their future, while providing the necessary tools to implement their vision for community and economic growth, creating a positive impact across the Empire State.”