Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) and the Credit Union Association of New York (CUANY) are again offering scholarships to area high school seniors. Applications for the 2014 programs are now available at guidance offices of high schools in...
State Launches Online Tourism Guide To Provide Wide Range Of Info In One Spot
New York state this month launched an extensive new online guide to sustainable travel. Officials said the website, which includes bookable itineraries, makes the state one of the only u.S. destinations to promote sustainable tourism on such a large...
Local Caterers Find Themselves Dressing Up Festivities During The Holiday Season
Maureen Monahan Chase of Monahan Chase Caterers is enjoying repeat business this year By Lisa Balschunat With increased competition from big box stores and local grocery chains, and with business event budgets decreasing or remaining stagnant, local independent caterers...
Report: Nonprofit Organizations Bring Millions Of Dollars To The North Country
A report highlighting the significant economic impact of Adirondack region nonprofit organizations says the total economic impact of 36 nonprofits studied is $422.2 million and that one in 10 jobs in the Adirondack Park is with a nonprofit organization....
Governor Urges Support Of Food Banks As Cuts In Federal Funding Create Need
The state is encouraging New Yorkers to make a donations to their regional food bank, to help feed people in nearby communities who are struggling to afford healthy meals. The state's eight regional food banks - which support thousands...
House Of Grace Of The Adirondacks Inc. Names Fundraising, Outreach Director
Audrey Jean Shaw is director of fundraising and community outreach House of Grace of the Adirondacks Inc. in Glens Falls announced the appointment of Audrey Jean Shaw as its new director of fundraising and community outreach. Having served on...
Pheasant Ridge Shooting Preserve Marks Anniversary As Game Hunter Destination
Virginia Mallon is the owner of Pheasant Ridge Shooting Preserve in Greenwich, where hunters can participate in a 'continental' hunt from mid-September to mid-November.On a sunny weekend this fall, with the fall foliage at its peak, Pheasant Ridge Shooting...
Report: Impact Of The Hyde Collection meant $2.3M In Past Year For The Region
Crowds gather waiting to get into The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, a historic house and art museum with a collection consisting of works by American and European artists Officials at he Hyde Collection in Glens Falls reported that...
Approval Of Casinos Could Benefit Local Counties If Saratoga Is Chosen As A Site
By R.J. DeLuke Voters across the state on Nov. 5 approved an amendment to the New York Constitution that would allow the development of seven new resort-style casinos, starting with four upstate. One is planed for the Capital Region,...
Former President Of Finch Paper LLC Buys Morcon Inc. Paper Group In Cambridge
Joseph Raccuia bought Morcon Inc., a converter of tissue and napkin products Wayne R. Morris, founder and president of Morcon Inc., the Cambridge-based converter of tissue, towel and napkin products for the away-from-home market, announced the sale of the...