As rising sodium and chloride concentrations threaten drinking water aquifers, municipal reservoirs, and freshwater ecosystems across New York, environmental scientists, public works directors, commercial property managers, and state lawmakers assembled at the Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel on Oct. 8, 2026, for the 11th annual Salt Summit — the first to expand into a comprehensive … [Read more...] about The New York State Salt Summit: Balancing Clean Water, Public Safety, and Climate Realities
Business Advice
Between Two Worlds: Navigating Growth, Preservation, and Identity in Upstate New York
At the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, where the suburban sprawl of the Capital District yields to dense pine forests and lakes, the question of regional identity is not merely academic — it is economic destiny. For decades, community leaders in Warren and Washington counties have grappled with an enduring existential puzzle: Are they the northernmost suburb of the … [Read more...] about Between Two Worlds: Navigating Growth, Preservation, and Identity in Upstate New York
The Brook Tavern Changes Hands As New Owner Pledges To Maintain Its Local Charm
When Giuseppe Mola stepped through the doors of The Brook Tavern on Union Avenue, he was not looking to overhaul a Saratoga Springs staple. He was looking to protect it. “I love the place for what it is,” Mola said. “You walk through the door and it’s like your best friend is coming. It literally is like a place where everybody knows your name, like on Cheers.” Read the … [Read more...] about The Brook Tavern Changes Hands As New Owner Pledges To Maintain Its Local Charm
Pioneer Bank Adds HR Consulting Services To Help Businesses Manage Workforce Needs
When business owners sit down with their bankers, conversation often turns from credit lines and cash management to the complex day-to-day operational hurdles of managing people. To address those nonfinancial pressures, Pioneer Bank has established a human resources consulting division designed to deliver fractional expertise, project-based compliance support and workforce … [Read more...] about Pioneer Bank Adds HR Consulting Services To Help Businesses Manage Workforce Needs
Salt Summit Brings Leaders Together To Address Road Safety And Water Quality
Regional municipal leaders, business representatives, federal officials and state lawmakers gathered Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel for the 11th annual Salt Summit. Hosted by the Lake George Association and Lake George Waterkeeper, the inaugural statewide event addressed rising chloride levels in municipal and private drinking water supplies, … [Read more...] about Salt Summit Brings Leaders Together To Address Road Safety And Water Quality
