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06/17/2026

As businesses grow, many leaders focus heavily on sales, operations, customer experience, and cash flow. Human Resources often becomes something handled “as needed” until a problem arises. The reality is that many of the HR challenges companies face later are rooted in processes, policies, and practices that were never formalized during the early stages of growth.

Katie Morgan Tanz

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Here are some of the most common HR mistakes growing businesses make before they hit 25 employees and why addressing them early matters.

06/16/2026

What if every child could learn to read—even those who are nonverbal? In this episode of Buying Local, special education teacher and literacy specialist Lauren Leuzinger shares how structured teaching, communication devices, and a “presume competence” mindset are helping autistic students unlock literacy and independence.

Nourishing Minds Tutoring

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06/15/2026

The Brady Bunch is a sitcom that first aired on ABC on September 26, 1969 and ended five short years later in 1974. It went on to syndication and has gained a cult following, generation after generation. But have you ever wondered what you can learn about estate planning from this show?

Herzog Law Firm, P.C.

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The Brady Bunch is a sitcom that first aired on ABC on September 26, 1969 and ended five short years later in 1974.

06/15/2026

The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB invites locals and visitors to kick off the summer season during Lake George Region Restaurant Week, which began yesterday, Sunday, June 14, and will go through Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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The Lake George Chamber invites locals and visitors to kick off the summer season during Lake George Region Restaurant Week on June 14 - 20.

06/11/2026

Steven Miraglia, market manager and board secretary for the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association, says this year’s market in the Village of Ballston Spa, NY is shaping up to be its most interactive yet — with morning yoga, live music in the newly renovated Wiswall Park, and new food vendors traveling from as far as Atlanta to take part.

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When the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, June 13, it returns with more to offer than ever.

06/11/2026

Emmy Award-nominated PBS travel host, writer, and author Darley Newman will return to Saratoga for a national book launch event celebrating Saratoga’s Revolutionary heritage and America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

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Emmy-Nominated PBS Travel Host & Author Connects the Turning Point of the Revolution to America's 250th Birthday with Revolutionary Road Trip.

06/09/2026

The Capital Region and Hudson Valley’s PBS station WMHT Public Media is set to premiere the original, locally-produced documentary Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church at a free premiere screening event on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30pm at Hudson Hall in Hudson, NY. A broadcast premiere on WMHT follows the next day on June 5th at 10:30pm on-air, online, and on the free PBS App.

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WMHT Public Media is set to premiere the original documentary Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church on Thursday, June 4th.

06/09/2026

The fourth annual Cornell's Used Auto Parts Car Show in Greenfield Center, NY brought together roughly 100 registered cars and a crowd that filled the lot and lined the roads for nearly a mile on May 3, turning a sunny spring Saturday into the community’s biggest celebration yet.

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The 4th annual Cornell's Used Auto Parts Car Show in Greenfield Center brought together 100 registered cars and a crowd that filled the lot.

06/03/2026

Building a successful construction company takes more than technical skill. According to Denver Whetten, owner of Degan Construction LLC, long-term success in the trades comes from leadership, accountability, and a culture that empowers employees to solve problems.

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According to Denver Whetten, owner of Degan Construction LLC, long-term success in the trades comes from leadership and accountability.

06/03/2026

Many homebuyers walk into the inspection phase believing they’re about to get a clear answer: Is this house good or bad? What they usually receive is something very different.

Bryon Phelps Capital District Real Estate

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The Brady Bunch is a sitcom that first aired on ABC on September 26, 1969 and ended five short years later in 1974.