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State awards $1M to help homeless AIDS patients

ALBANY COUNTY — The Corporation for AIDS Research, Education, and Services, Albany County has been awarded $151,456 to support 10 single units and 14 family units in locations throughout the county, including case management, staff development, client events, and office supplies.

State offers $1M to support new farmers

Empire State Development and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets are offering $1 million in funding to assist early-stage farmers through the New York State New Farmers Grant Fund.

Hulbert, Kent join Guard

These soldiers have recently completed Army basic combat training and advanced individual training for the New York Army National Guard:

— Pfc. David Hulbert from Guilderland was welcomed into the 42nd Infantry Division Signal Company during a transition ceremony 0n Sept. 8 at the Glenmore Road Armory in Troy; and

State provides $2.7M to train clean-energy workers

The 2018 New York Clean Energy Industry Report , released this month by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, shows that over 151,000 workers are now employed

Photos: Getting spooky at Switzkill Farms

On Saturday, Switzkill Farms in Berne held a Halloween party in the lodge were there was a costume parade, crafts and games.

Photos: CDTA Bus Pull for Breast Cancer Research

Last Thursday, CDTA held their annual bus pull in efforts to raise money for breast cancer awareness. This year, it was held outside Jacob and Anthony's restaurant at Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland.

Photos: FMS hosts the annual "Mix it Up" day

On Tuesday morning at Farnsworth Middle School, held it's annual Mix It Up at Lunch Day, an international campaign that encourages students to identify, question, and cross social boundaries.

Photos: Pine Bush Elem Ribbon Cutting of the new adaptive playground

On Wednesday afternoon, Pine Bush Elementary held a ceremony to officially open up the brand new adaptive playground at the school.

Photos: Jean Forti 5K

On Saturday on a cold and rainy morning at Thompson's Lake Campground held the annual Jean Forti 5K.

Photos: Capital Capabilities

On Sunday, Crossgates mall hosted the Capital Capabilities with sponsor Market 32 in efforts to help people with disabilities to help them find work and show off their musical talent.

Photos: Inaugural Westerlo Harvest Festival

On October 6, Westerlo Town Park held it's inaugural harvest festival. 

Photos: Smokey the bear 2018

Smokey the bear made a visit at the Albany Pine Bush on October 8.

Photos: Memories Revived at Route 20 Intersection

People take photos after Saturday’s unveiling ceremony at the new Cumberland Farms in Guilderland, the site of the long-gone Polito’s Tavern.

O’Keefe earns CFA designation

GUILDERLAND — Daniel J. O’Keefe of Guilderland, a financial advisor with NLG Wealth Management and Capital Financial Planning at 6 Tower Place in Guilderland, has become the newest Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder.

Keleshian takes a new approach to energy reduction

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

Zeroenergy Buildings Inc. and One Energy Inc. in Guilderland work with customers to retrofit existing buildings or build new — either way, dramatically reducing their energy use, according to George Keleshian.

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