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7 Steps to 10x Your Content Game Using AI

Written by Staff Report on August 29, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Community, Marketing, Newspaper, September.

Note: This article was originally adapted from a recorded podcast short for Blue Collar StartUp.

Do you know you should be creating content but never seem to have the time? Writing a blog feels like pulling teeth, and social …

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Tim Suprise – A Testament to Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Written by Staff Report on August 29, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Business Support Services, Community, Newspaper, September.

For more than two decades, Tim Suprise has been a force of creativity and resilience in the world of craft brewing. His journey is not simply one of building a successful business, but of shaping an industry, championing small businesses,

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From Barn Beginnings to Industry Leader: The Journey of Zayachek Mechanical

Written by Staff Report on August 29, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Blue Collar, Business, Community, Newspaper, September.

When Mike Zachek looks back at the early days of Zayachek Mechanical, it’s hard not to marvel at how far the company has come. What started in 2004 with a pickup truck, a racing trailer, and five determined employees

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Saratoga Showcase of Homes: A Tradition of Craftsmanship, Community, and Giving Back

Written by Staff Report on August 29, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Business, Charity, Community, Newspaper, September.

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For nearly three decades, the Saratoga Showcase of Homes has been a staple of autumn in upstate New York. Each fall, thousands of visitors tour newly constructed houses across Saratoga County, celebrating the artistry of local builders while raising funds

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True Rinse Expands into Saratoga Springs: A Cleaner Future for Homes and Neighborhoods

Written by Staff Report on August 29, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Blue Collar, Business, Community, Newspaper, September.

Saratoga Springs residents have something new to look forward to—fresh, sanitized garbage bins and sparkling exteriors—thanks to the expansion of True Rinse, an innovative pressure washing and bin-cleaning company founded by Thomas “Tommy” Abbott. Already well established across

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A Career of Purpose: Sheriff Jim LaFarr on the Rewards of Law Enforcement

Written by Staff Report on August 29, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Blue Collar, Community, Newspaper, September.

For more than three decades, Sheriff Jim LaFarr has dedicated his life to public service in Warren County. From his early years chasing the dream of becoming a police officer to his current role as Sheriff, his journey underscores the

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From Springboard Diver to Fitness Entrepreneur: How Dave Bender Built a Coaching-Centered Gym

Written by Staff Report on August 29, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Community, Newspaper, September.

When Dave Bender first launched Contemporary Athlete in Clifton Park back in 2012, he wasn’t just opening another gym. He was creating a training environment rooted in personalization, accountability, and community impact. His journey from a competitive springboard diver to

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5th Annual Walk for Veteran & First Responder Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Written by Staff Report on August 28, 2025. Posted in Featured, 2025, Community, Newspaper, September.

Established in 2021, the Veterans Business Network (VBN) of the ARCC set out to connect with Veterans in business while providing resources and collaboration opportunities among its ranks. The annual Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention began as a

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Building Discipline Through Martial Arts with Don Walton | Food for Thought #17

Written by Staff Report on August 28, 2025. Posted in Featured, Food for Thought.

Building Discipline Through Martial Arts with Don Walton | Food for Thought #17

Building Discipline Through Martial Arts with Don Walton

Season 1, Episode 17

In Episode 17 of the Green Fork Food for Thought

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CCE: Be a Lifelong Learner & Volunteer! Apply by Nov. 21, 2025

Written by Staff Report on August 27, 2025. Posted in News, Community, Featured, Press Release.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Offers an opportunity to become a life-long learner, a volunteer, and a force in your community! Applications are due November 21, 2025

If you love gardening and are ready to expand your knowledge? Here is your opportunity …