The state Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced in June a new web-based process making contract documents for road and bridge projects available electronically to construction contractors. The new system allows the DoT to be more responsive to...
Divorce After 50
By Tammy J. Arquette , Esq . As the overall divorce rate among Americans is decreasing, the rate of divorce among Americans ages 50 and older is on the rise. A recent study showed that from 1990 to 2009...
Saratoga Senior Center Is Hub of Activity, Sees Membership Surge In Recent Years
People take advantage of computers available for use at the Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 5 William St., which has numerous programs and activities for people age 50 and up By Jill Nagy Things are humming at the Saratoga Springs...
AARP Recommends Family Leave Laws Be Improved For All Working Caregivers
A new report from AARP argues for improving family leave for working caregivers, citing the growing population of older Americans, increasing numbers of family caregivers on the job, and escalating demands and stress on caregivers. "Keeping Up with the...
Four Promoted to Division Manager Jobs at C.T. Male Associates Engineering Firm
C.T. Male, a consulting firm offering architecture, engineering and surveying services in the region, recently made a number of promotions within its various divisions. In announcing the promotions, Gary Male, company president said his firm "prides itself on professional...
Hogdson Russ Opens Law Office In Saratoga
Mario J. Papa is managing partner of the Hodgson Russ office on Railroad Place The Hodgson Russ law firm announced its newest office location at 60 Railroad Place, Suite 300, Saratoga Springs. The office opened May 20, with the...
Group Gives Grant To High School In Kenya
Loisaba Community Conservation Foundation Inc. in Kenya was awarded a Soroptimist Global Initiative Grant, which will be used to provide computer and Internet access to the Ewaso Primary School's 425-plus students and teachers. Providing computer and Internet access to...
Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte Shareholders Name Drislane A New Managing Partner
James W. Drislane, CPA, is new managing partner at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte. The shareholders of the regional accounting firm Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs,PC, elected James W. Drislane, CPA as the new managing partner. TBC, located in Albany,...
Axcelis Technologies Lands In Clifton Park Aided By National Grid Infrastructure Grant
National Grid and DCG Development announced the successful attraction of Axcelis Technologies to the newly developed Tech Valley Flex Park on Wood Road in Clifton Park. The project was made possible in part by a $160,000 National Grid infrastructure grant...
Saratoga Casino And Raceway Expansion Features Hotel, Restaurant, Event Center
This architect rendering of the completed $30 million Saratoga Casino and Raceway expansion shows the new hotel that will be part of the project, expected to open in 2015 Saratoga Casino and Raceway have plans to expand that will...