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Albany business looks for missing equipment rented to contractor
Albany, N.Y. (WNYT) – JC Smith Inc says they rented equipment to contractor Chris Quinn of QC Pools, but that Quinn stopped paying rent and never returned it. The Toro Dingo TX 1,000 is a $45,000 piece of equipment. “Well, he paid on it for a few months and...
theberkshireedge.com
wamc.org
Troy mayor proposes modest tax increase as other Capital Region cities struggle
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello is proposing a $130 million city budget for 2027, with a 3.4% property tax increase and a small water bill hike, the mayor's office announced Saturday. Those increases would translate to a roughly $85 annual tax hike on a home valued at $150,000 and a roughly...
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wamc.org
Albany Med retains firm to investigate allegations against CEO
The Albany Medical Health System Board has appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel Matthew Jones as acting CEO while a financial risk advisory firm conducts an independent outside review of sexual allegations made against President and CEO Daniel Pickett III. According to a statement issued by the board, the advisory firm, Kroll, will also oversee how Pickett's alleged actions could potentially impact the health system. A special committee appointed by the health system's board will also review and share the firm's findings.
nddist.com
PIP, GORE-TEX Collaborate to Advance Worker Protection
PIP Global Safety (PIP; Latham, NY), a global provider of personal protective equipment, and the Fabrics business within W. L. Gore & Associates’, a global materials science company and owner of the GORE-TEX Brand, have announced a strategic collaboration focused on advancing next-generation protective workwear for workers operating in some of the world’s most demanding and hazardous environments.
WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY
Developer proposes 160 apartments for ages 55+ at former St. Rose site
A developer has proposed to construct housing for people 55 and older on part of the former Saint Rose campus in Pine Hills. The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority board voted ib Thursday to let Chief Executive Officer Michael Lalli begin contract negotiations with Jankow Companies for Development Area 1, the northeast corner of the former campus.
WRGB
Troy to tighten their financial belt, pausing hiring for many city positions
Troy, NY (WRGB) — Rising pension, health care and other contractual costs are forcing Troy to tighten its belt, prompting an immediate pause on hiring for most positions as officials work to keep taxes and fees in check. Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello said the city “continues to face an...
froggy1003.com
Spirit Christmas Is Opening Its First Capital Region Location
After a two-year wait, Spirit Christmas is finally coming to the Capital Region!. The holiday-themed sister store of Spirit Halloween is set to open its first Capital Region location at Colonie Center in Albany this November, taking over the former Christmas Tree Shops space. And if this sounds familiar, there's...
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Shantelle Patton: Building sustainable community wealth
In a world with limited resources, how do we encourage people in our communities to actively participate in creating sustainable economic growth? Especially when a gap in resources means everybody can’t adopt a bootstraps mentality of “work hard, earn more.” When faced with that gap, how do we build wealth and strong communities?