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How Construction Contracts Help Avoid Lawsuits

Written by Staff Report on February 23, 2026. Posted in 2026, April, Business, Business Support Services, Featured, Legal, Newspaper.

An interview with Construction attorney Greg Spaun.

In the high-stakes world of construction and contracting, a handshake and good intentions are no longer enough to keep a business safe. The legal landscape in New York and beyond has become increasingly …

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Real Estate Law Made Simple with Dan Wade | Buying Local #65

Written by Staff Report on February 20, 2026. Posted in Buying Local, Featured, Season 3.

Real Estate Law Made Simple with Dan Wade | Buying Local #65

Real Estate Law Made Simple with Dan Wade

Episode 65

In episode 65 of the Buying Local podcast, host Matt Knoth sits down

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How Gold Star Referral Clubs Helps Business Owners Grow Through Networking

Written by Staff Report on February 20, 2026. Posted in 2026, Business, Business Support Services, Featured, March, Newspaper.

For many business owners, networking can feel like a gamble. You show up to an event, shake hands, swap business cards, and hope something comes from it. But more often than not, the conversations don’t go anywhere, and the connections

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ASCEND Mental Wellness Appoints First Chief Operating Officer to Support Organizational Growth

Written by Staff Report on February 19, 2026. Posted in Business Report, Community, Featured, News, Press Release.

Hudson Falls, NY – ASCEND Mental Wellness is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Beaudet as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer. This newly created role reflects ASCEND’s continued growth and commitment to strengthening internal operations in support of its

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From Food Scraps to Impact: Saratoga Compost Program Returns

Written by Staff Report on February 19, 2026. Posted in Community, Featured, Food, Local Farmer, News, Press Release, Saratoga Springs.

Registration for the 2026 Saratoga Springs Community Compost Program is now open and will remain available until all spots are filled. Register now! www.pitneymeadows.org/community-compost

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – What started as a small-scale pilot to test whether a community-centered composting …

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Seed Starting Lesson and Workshop on March 24th

Written by Staff Report on February 19, 2026. Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured, News, Press Release.

Join the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Madison Blodgett for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the essential skills needed to start seeds indoors! This is your chance to dive into the world of gardening as we explore the ins and

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Downtown Dogs Spa & Boutique Brings New Life to South Street in Glens Falls

Written by Staff Report on February 18, 2026. Posted in 2026, Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Glens Falls, March, Newspaper.

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Kristen Zorda Brings Heart-Centered Bhakti Yoga to Saratoga Springs

Written by Staff Report on February 17, 2026. Posted in 2026, Business, Community, Featured, March, Newspaper, Saratoga Springs.

In the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, on the second floor of a Broadway building overlooking the bustling street below, Yoga Mandali has quietly served as a spiritual anchor for two decades. The studio, Saratoga’s oldest yoga training and wellness

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How to Build an Organization Chart That Supports Strategy (Not People)

Written by Staff Report on February 16, 2026. Posted in 2026, Business Support Services, Featured, March, Newspaper.

If you’ve ever tried to scale a trades or service business, you’ve probably felt the pain of growth without structure. You hire when you’re overwhelmed, shift responsibilities to your best employees, and patch holes wherever the business is leaking. It

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The Power of Structured Networking: Gold Star Referral Clubs | Buying Local #64

Written by Staff Report on February 13, 2026. Posted in Buying Local, Featured, Season 3.

The Power of Structured Networking: Gold Star Referral Clubs | Buying Local #64

The Power of Structured Networking: Gold Star Referral Clubs

Episode 64

In this episode of Buying Local, Mike and Matthew sit down

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