{"id":32887,"date":"2018-12-06T12:16:12","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T17:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=32887"},"modified":"2018-12-07T10:04:46","modified_gmt":"2018-12-07T15:04:46","slug":"business-briefs-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2018\/12\/business-briefs-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Briefs &#8211; December 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Whiteman Osterman &amp; Hanna LLP<\/b> has been named a Tier 1 firm in Albany by <i>U.S. News\u2014Best Lawyers<\/i> \u201cBest Law Firms\u201d in 2019 in the following practice areas:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>corporate law, education law, employment law\u2014management, environmental law, litigation\u2014trusts and estates, and trusts &amp; estates law.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Firms included in the 2019 Edition of \u201cBest Law Firms\u201d are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.<\/p>\n<p>The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the \ufb01eld, and review of additional information provided by law \ufb01rms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a 2019 ranking, a law \ufb01rm must have at least one lawyer recognized in the 24th edition of the \u201cBest Lawyers in America\u201d list for that particular location and specialty.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center<\/b> launched its annual Mitten Tree program. The initiative encourages individuals, organizations and youth groups to contribute new, store-bought or handmade mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, earmuffs or winter wear to decorate their holiday tree.<!--more--><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>All donations will benefit multiple Saratoga organizations that support families in need this winter season.<\/p>\n<p>The Visitor Center will accept these items through Dec. 31.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To participate, place a donation on the official Mitten Tree in the Visitor Center at 297 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Facility hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information visit, www.SaratogaSpringsVisitorCenter.com or www.DiscoverSaratoga.org.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><b>Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery PC<\/b> has been granted office-based surgery accreditation by the Joint Commission for its on-site operating room for a sixth time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Gold Seal of Approval indicates board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Yarinsky, and his team have upheld the high performance standards set by the accrediting body. Having maintained this status for over 15 years denotes the practice\u2019s commitment to providing safe and high quality patient care.<\/p>\n<p>To renew its accreditation for another two to three-year period, Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery PC underwent a thorough on-site survey process. This unannounced visit involved a review of the practice\u2019s office-based surgery, ensuring it was continuing to uphold the Joint Commission\u2019s standards.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The areas being evaluated during the review included coordination of care, patient education and training, proper monitoring of patients during procedures that involve deep sedation or anesthesia, and postoperative care plans. Further observations and interviews were also performed.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Galway Public Library <\/b>will host a free Social Security retirement information program t 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 for pre-retirees ages 55-plus wanting to make a more informed claiming decision.<\/p>\n<p>Topics covered include: a common sense and simplified approach to collecting benefits; navigating the new Social Security rules; eliminating the guesswork from a claiming strategy and avoiding critical filing mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>The one-hour program is designed to help individuals take the guesswork out of preparing for retirement.<\/p>\n<p>The program is being offered as a public service by Retirement Solutions LLC.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. 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