Katie Leahy is a registered dietitian nutritionist at Glens Falls Hospital. Courtesy Glens Falls Hospital Glens Falls-based Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties will break ground on its second build of the year. Officials said...
Business Report: Nutrition On The Go
Katie Leahy is a registered dietitian nutritionist at Glens Falls Hospital. Courtesy Glens Falls Hospital By Katie Leahy, MS, RDN Let's face it, Americans are busy. We sleep too little, we drive too much, and most of us don't...
Washington, Warren Counties Get Funds To Improve Access To Services For Seniors
Some $74.6 million in state and federal funding has been set aside for New York state's 59 county-based agencies on aging, it was announced Aug. 30. The money will be used to support programs that improve older individuals' access...
Insurance Industry Sets Information Security Principles To Protect Data Of Policy Holders
The insurance industry is intensifying its efforts related to information security and has established guiding principles to protect retained policyholder data. The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York (IIABNY), New York Insurance Association (NYIA) and Professional Insurance...
Business Report: Handling Health Insurance Premium Hikes
By Amelia M. KlEIN Health insurance premiums are expected to increase by double-digit percentages for 2017. What are you going to do about it? Many employers will choose to increase deductibles, co-payments and/or coinsurance amounts in order to reduce...
Business Report: Become Familiar With Benefit Packages
Rose Miller is the president of Pinnacle Human Resources LLC. Courtesy Pinnacle Human Resources LLC By Rose Miller Benefits are a very important issue for current and potential employees. In past years, surveys show employees place a higher importance...
Business Report: Hiring Is Not A Coin Toss
by Michael Cruz Place an ad, screen resumes, develop a short list, interview applicants, screen out unqualified people, check references, make an offer to the survivor. Repeat. These are bad hiring practices. Bad, because any conscientious business owner who...
HVAC Industry Professionals See Technology Improvements Leading To Lower Utility Bills
John V. Bove, left, CFO of G. A. Bove and Sons says customer service is a priority. ©2016 Saratoga Photographer.com By Susan E. Campbell Trends in the heating and cooling fields and the sciences behind them project lower costs...
Agency Makes Funds Available For Design, Construction Of Energy-Efficient Buildings
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has $16 million available to support the design and construction of new energy-efficient housing and to complete similar improvements in existing buildings across New York state. State officials said...
Businesses Can Get Grants To Get Involved In Projects That Foster, Promote Clean Energy
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that applications are being accepted for the third round of support for Solarize campaigns for communities across the state. Under the NY-Sun program, Solarize campaigns make going solar...