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Elizabeth Marie Freas highlights equity-driven leadership in education tech
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Elizabeth Marie Freas, an executive counselor and founder of Freas Forward LLC in Buffalo, New York, is using more than 25 years in public education and 15 years in edtech leadership to advise school and higher education leaders.
ClearPoint Health, Northwell Direct team up on employer health plans
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ClearPoint Health has been named a preferred partner by Northwell Direct to offer stop-loss coverage and a group captive insurance program for self-funded employers in the New York metro area.
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival marks 25 years in Rhinebeck
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The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival returns Sept. 12-13, 2026, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck for its 25th anniversary.
Frank Baillargeon’s Ambitions puts John and Susannah Morrissey back in focus
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Frank Baillargeon’s historical novel Ambitions: The Life and Love of John and Susannah Morrissey reimagines the rise of a 19th-century power couple through class, ambition, and resilience.
Dr. Jeffery Jerome Grace featured on Close Up Radio interview
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Close Up Radio recently featured Buffalo-area psychiatrist Dr. Jeffery Jerome Grace in an interview that highlighted his decades in mental health care, substance use recovery, teaching, and hospital leadership.
Surrogacy4All tops 381-agency U.S. surrogacy ranking
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Surrogacy4All published a ranking of 381 U.S. surrogacy agencies on June 30, 2026, and placed itself No. 1 with a score of 92 out of 100. The report highlights regulatory gaps in the industry and says 335 agencies operate without state licensing…
Hidden Gems plans inaugural Arrows & Impact Gala to fund free youth archery in NYC
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Hidden Gems will host its first Arrows & Impact Gala on Oct. 3 in Manhattan, aiming to raise $200,000 for free youth archery, social-emotional learning and STEAM programs across New York City. The nonprofit says the funding will help expand…
Riverside Memorial Chapel marks 100 years on Upper West Side after $18 million restoration
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Riverside Memorial Chapel celebrated the 100th anniversary of its Upper West Side landmark and the completion of an $18 million restoration with community leaders, rabbis and elected officials in New York City. The milestone underscores the…
VNS Health taps Nevvon to digitize caregiver training
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VNS Health has chosen Nevvon as the training and compliance platform for its Personal Care business, aiming to improve onboarding and standardize education for more than 7,000 home health aides in New York. The move is meant to cut manual work,…
Capital Region broker warns homeowners as deed fraud complaints surge
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Colin McDonald of McDonald Real Estate Company is urging Albany-area homeowners to protect their titles as New York deed theft complaints have risen sharply.
Furhan Ahmad pitches small business protections for District 66
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Furhan Ahmad, a candidate for New York State Assembly in District 66, unveiled a plan on June 11, 2026, aimed at shielding small businesses and cultural spaces in Manhattan neighborhoods including the West Village, SoHo and TriBeCa. The proposal…
Trellis Marketing marks completion of Steuben County opioid awareness campaign
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Trellis Marketing says it has finished a one-year opioid misuse prevention and overdose reduction campaign in Steuben County, New York, funded by Opioid Settlement Funds.
Feeling Good Psychotherapy launches free anxiety loop quiz
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Feeling Good Psychotherapy has released a free online anxiety assessment for New Yorkers to help people identify recurring patterns of worry, avoidance, perfectionism and self-doubt.
Cristina Fontanelli launches independent bid for NY Assembly District 75
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Award-winning singer and PBS-TV host Cristina Fontanelli is set to announce an independent run for New York State Assembly District 75 on Thursday at Sardi’s in Manhattan’s Theater District.
Marie E. Donaldson recognized for IT systems and employee support leadership
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Influential Women is spotlighting Marie E. Donaldson, a Rochester-based manager at Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, for her work leading Workday support and employee service operations.
Haitian-American leaders to press Senate on Haiti TPS bill after Supreme Court ruling
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The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network will host a June 29 press conference in Miami to urge Senate passage of S. 4814, a bill that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti through 2029. The event follows a June 25…
The Diamond Oak moves to new 47th Street office in Manhattan
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The Diamond Oak has relocated to a new office at 62 West 47th Street, Suite 401, in New York City’s Diamond District.
1Berkshire pitches the Berkshires as New England’s summer playground
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1Berkshire is promoting the Berkshires as an early-summer destination for arts, outdoor recreation and farm-to-table travel, with museums, trails, theaters and lodging options across western Massachusetts.
Navy Veteran and Physician Honored for Fall-Prevention Work
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U.S. Navy veteran and physician Dr. Susan Herson was named Veteran of the Year on May 26 by Senator Lea Webb and local leaders in Ithaca, New York, for her work on fall prevention and nighttime safety.
Pawn Shop Queens expands diamond-backed loan services
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Pawn Shop Queens says it is broadening diamond jewelry-backed loan offerings in Queens, New York, as more consumers turn to short-term, asset-based borrowing for fast access to cash.
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