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News for Human Interest
Thursday, April 18, 2019Hudson Headwaters Health Network is proud to announce family physician Ephraim Back, M.D., M.P.H., as the newest member of its medical staff at the Ticonderoga Health Center. Dr. Back graduated from Cornell University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agronomy. He received his doctorate of medicine degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed his residency ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 18, 2019The Queensbury Hotel announces an expansion of their culinary team and new renovation plans for Fenimore’s Pub. The Queensbury Hotel has announced the addition of Colin Miner to their culinary team as Chef de Cuisine of restaurant Park 26. Chef Miner has an extensive resume that includes experience from The Inn at Erlowest and The Lake George Club to the Saratoga-based DZ restaurant group and ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, April 17, 20192019 Youth Art Competition presented by The Washington County Fair Farm Museum is now accepting submissions. This year’s composition theme is “Family Chores 150-1910 in Washington County” Each entrant’s original work should depict scenes of daily or seasonal family and farm chores during the 19th century in Washington County, New York. During this time in history, families were busy all year with ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, April 16, 2019For the seventh straight year, GTM Payroll Services, Inc. a local employer of nearly 60 workers in the Capital Region, has won Top Workplace honors from the Albany Times Union newspaper. GTM received this year’s award at a ceremony held in Albany earlier this month. “It’s nice to be recognized publicly by the Times Union, but it’s really an honor bestowed by our employees to our company. Out of ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release.png)
Wednesday, April 10, 2019The World Awareness Children's Museum “Free Days” are Back! Thanks to funding received from the Stewart's Holiday Match, the World Awareness Children's Museum is pleased to announce that Second Sunday Free Days are back in our schedule. Beginning Sunday, April 14th, visitors will enjoy free admission from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Second Sunday Free Days will be held every month through June of 2020, ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Monday, April 08, 2019Proctors will proudly honor immigrant leaders in the Capital Region, Sunday, Aug. 18. The Immigrants’ Ball: Celebrating the American Dream is a unique event with a focus on those who have broken down barriers to enrich the communities we live in; found success in their chosen fields; and led and inspired others to find their place in a new land. The gala event will benefit the School of ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Friday, April 05, 2019The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Glens Falls and Bolton resident Paul Cummings to its Board of Directors. Cummings is a Senior Planner and Project Manager at The Chazen Companies, a multi-disciplinary engineering, planning and land surveying firm with an office in Glens Falls. His extensive background includes working with various land trusts, ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 04, 2019From connecting families with housing and food resources to providing valuable mentorship opportunities to local youth, Northwestern Mutual financial advisors are leading impactful change in their communities across the country. Through its Foundation, the company is recognizing these efforts through its 2019 Community Service Awards program by awarding nearly $300,000 in grants to nonprofits ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, April 01, 2019Adirondack Technical Solutions (ADKtechs) welcomes Ray Potter to the team as a Solutions Architect. Mr. Potter comes to ADKtechs with 20 years of experience in the Education and Banking industries on an enterprise level. Mr. Potter’s experience with compliance, personally identifiable information (PII), enterprise systems & networking, and cyber security will be instrumental in helping ADKtechs ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, April 01, 2019The Chazen Companies is pleased to announce two new employees have joined its Hudson Valley office. Gerald Williamson has joined Chazen as a SUE/Survey Technician for its Land Surveying Division. Williamson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from the University of Minnesota, and has experience working in the environmental field; specifically with designing, maintaining, and performing ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, April 01, 2019Seeleys Welcomes Business Development/Sales Team Member!Sidoti Brings 30 Years of local Business Development experience Seeleys is proud to announce and welcome Mark Sidoti as the newest member of the Sales Team. Sidoti will be responsible for driving revenue in business equipment and supplies; and creating long-term value for Seeleys in his ongoing relationships with customers and markets in ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, April 01, 2019National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, announces the addition of Anne Urban as a mortgage loan originator at the branch located at 92 Congress St., Ste 201, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Anne brings more than six years of mortgage experience to the branch. She’s been with PrimeLending since July 2018 and previously worked with other national lenders, as well as ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2019Associates of Glens Falls Insurance is pleased to announce the hiring of Katie Kelley, its newest Personal Insurance Account Manager. Ms. Kelley holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health from the State University of New York at Potsdam. She has a very extensive Customer Service background, following careers in the human services, hospitality and banking fields. Ms. Kelley is heavily ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2019JDRF (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Northeastern New York Chapter, the local branch of the national non-profit organization dedicated to type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, are teaming up again for this year’s One Walk Great Escape. One of the largest fundraising walks in the northeast, the event will take place at the popular Queensbury ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2019PERSONAL EFFECTS: SECRETS REVEALED! What the contents of your pockets and your purses reveal about you. On Sunday, March 31 at 2 pm, antiques dealers, Pat Martin and Lynne Constantine, will present a program that explores the loves, cares, woes, facilities, hopes and joys of men and women, as defined by the contents of their pockets and purses. Their talk at the Chapman Museum will feature ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2019Silver Bay YMCA has partnered with another non-profit organization; Team Red, White and Blue to host a family-friendly weekend full of activities to celebrate and honor Veterans and their families. This event, dubbed “Eaglepalooza”, starts on Friday, May 24th and ends on Monday, May 27th. Eaglepalooza is open to all, military families and civilian families alike. There are programs starting ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2019More than $530,000 has been awarded by the AHI Performing Provider System (AHI PPS) to partner organizations in the Glens Falls region to undertake innovative health care projects. Innovation funding, part of the state’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program’s efforts to fundamentally restructure the Medicaid system, will support the implementation of five progressive projects ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2019Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine D. Duffy to its board of directors. Dr. Duffy has served as the President of SUNY Adirondack since 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including senior leadership roles at Onondaga Community College and Cayuga Community College. A native of Vestal, N.Y., Dr. Duffy ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release