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Saratoga Hospital is the recipient of the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
\nOpened in 2017, the hospital\u2019s Interventional Cardiology Program earned the recognition following its second year of 24\/7 emergency cardiac services.
\nSaratoga Hospital earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for quick and appropriate treatment through emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries in heart attack patients coming into the hospital directly or by transfer from another facility. Through the affiliation with Albany Med, Saratoga Hospital has the confidence and resources to offer this high level of emergency cardiac intervention service.<\/p>\n

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Plug Power Inc., a provider of hydrogen engines and fueling solutions with an office in Saratoga Springs, announced an expanded contract with FM Logistic, making it the first traditional GenKey customer in Europe, according to the company.
\nFM Logistic initially adopted Plug Power\u2019s GenDrive hydrogen fuel cell technology in 2015. The expanded relationship will include an increased fleet of GenDrive fuel cells along with a GenFuel hydrogen refueling station\u2014Plug Power\u2019s first in Europe\u2013which will supply FM Logistic\u2019s hydrogen capacity over the next five years.
\nThe deal with FM Logistic follows Plug Power\u2019s announcement of a new partnership with StreetScooter and DHL, representing continued European growth as part of Plug Power\u2019s strategic 2019 goals.
\nFM Logistic has worked with Plug Power for five years to decrease their carbon footprint and increase productivity and efficiency of the fleet vehicles running in their distribution centers and warehouses. With their accelerated growth and facilities across France, FM Logistic turned to Plug Power\u2019s GenKey solution. FM Logistic continues to show their commitment to clean, dependable, efficient power solution.
\nThe new contract was signed in May and includes refueling infrastructure, related services and hydrogen fuel. The new hydrogen refueling station will be located at FM Logistic\u2019s operation in Neuville aux Bois, France.<\/p>\n

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More than 500 guests celebrated the 40th anniversary of Skidmore College\u2019s Polo by Twilight Palamountain Scholarship Benefit on July 23 at the Saratoga Polo Fields.
\nThe event, a mainstay of the Saratoga Springs summer calendar, raised $327,560, surpassing last year\u2019s total of $318,286. Proceeds benefit the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund, which honors Skidmore\u2019s late president and his wife.
\nThe fund has provided more than 400 scholarships for Skidmore College students since 1979.
\nSkidmore College President Philip A. Glotzbach remembered philanthropist and thoroughbred breeder and owner Marylou Whitney, who died in July 19 at the age of 93. Whitney was a co-founder of the benefit, an honorary committee member and a friend of Anne Palamountain.<\/p>\n

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DeCrescente Distributing Co. announced a partnership with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, an award-winning whiskey brand inspired by \u201cthe best whiskey maker the world never knew.\u201d
\nTheir flagship, Uncle Nearest 1856 premium aged whiskey, is now available in 750 ml bottles at liquor retailers throughout the Capital Region.
\nThis year, Uncle Nearest 1856 was one of two brands to win the reputable World\u2019s Best award at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards and was awarded Best American Whiskey at the 2019 New Orleans Bourbon Festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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