Hudson River Community Credit Union in Corinth was named a 5-Star bank by Bauer Financial for the third quarter of 2013. The rating (based on Sept. 30, 2013 financial data) indicates that Hudson River Community Credit Union is one of...
SUNY Empire State Named to ‘Best for Vets: Colleges 2014’ Ranking
Military Times, a publication of Gannett Government Media, has named SUNY Empire State College to its "Best for Vets: Colleges 2014," rankings. The college is highlighted in the online and nontraditional category. The honor noted several specific features of the...
Saratoga Session About Caring For People With Dementia
The Wesley Community, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs will present a session titled "Everything You Wanted to Know About Caring For an Individual with Dementia" from 4-5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at its Civalier Conference Room. The session will be...
Personnel Briefs
Jeff Shinaman was hired as executive director of the Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) at Saratoga Springs, an independent not-for-profit sponsored by SUNY Empire State College. He is responsible for management of the A.L.L., a membership organization with more than...
Businesses Voice Concerns About Casinos, Say Partnership Is Key To Future Success
Local business people, staff of Saratoga Casino & Raceway and tourism representatives await the start of a fact-finding meeting on a proposed new casino in Saratoga Springs. By R.J. DeLuke Officials from Saratoga Casino and Raceway, the only known...
Saratoga County Projects Get Assistance From NYS Economic Development Grants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month announced $715.9 million in economic development grants Wednesday, including numerous awards to entities and projects in Saratoga County. "We are transforming New York state into a top destination for companies from around the world to...
von Schenk Is 2014 Board Chairman Of Saratoga County Chamber Of Commerce
Stephan von Schenk will lead the Chamber board of directors in 2014. Stephan von Schenk is the new chairman of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2014. He is executive vice president of commercial lending at...
Rep. Bill Owens Says Region Is Poised To Benefit From High-Tech Manufacturing
Congressman Bill Owens, U.S. Representative for N.Y.'s 21st Congressional District.By U.S. Rep. Bill Owens As we look back at 2013 and forward to 2014, there are a number of positive economic indicators on the national level. In the November...
2014 Economic Forecast – Stephen Kyne
Stephen Kyne, partner, Sterling Manor Financial LLC By Stephen Kyne Each year we take a few moments to reflect back on the year that was, take what lessons we can from it, and turn our eye toward the future....
2014 Economic Forecast – Assemblyman Jim Tedisco
State Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I) Schenectady-Saratoga.By Assemblyman Jim Tedisco While New York has moved away from the dysfunction we see in Congress, the economy of our state continues to be hampered by the altered reality that New York always...