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05/09/2024

Joe Watroba has been promoted to Partner at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs P.C.

Upwardly Mobile: Joe Watroba Joe Watroba has been promoted to Partner at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs P.C. Joe obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounti

04/09/2024

Tim Raczynski has been promoted to Partner at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs P.C. Raczynski obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bentley University. He provides accounting and auditing services to businesses. He works with different commercial entities including retail and real estate. Tim is a member of the Firm’s Professional Standards Committee. He enjoys vacationing with his wife and three daughters in the summer.

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30/06/2024

Jessica Katz has become affiliated with the Albany and Buffalo-based affordable housing and community development law firm of Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP (CHW) as Strategic Policy Advisor. At CHW, she will assist the firm’s downstate clients and help develop that part of its practice. She was most recently the Chief Housing Officer of the City of New York, where she was responsible for devising and implementing housing policy across the Adams Administration’s housing agencies.

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16/06/2024

Jason Yots has rejoined and been named a partner at the Albany and Buffalo-based affordable housing and community development law firm of Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP (CHW). He previously worked at CHW as a partner from 2002 – 2008 before leaving to start a line of historic preservation-focused businesses including Yots Law Firm P.C.; Preservation Studios LLC, an historic preservation consulting firm; and Common Bond Real Estate LLC, a real estate development company.

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04/06/2024

CPS Recruitment is pleased to welcome Alex Zapf as an Account Executive.
In this role he is responsible for generating business growth for the organization in the Albany region and throughout the northeast by developing strong customer relationships to assist clients with their talent needs. Learn more at www.cpsrecruiter.com

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28/05/2024

Timothy Ryan, a cornerstone at Frank Adams Jewelers since 1998, was recently appointed as the company’s President. A four-decade veteran of the jewelry and luxury goods industry, Ryan's customer-focused approach and commitment to community engagement are vital to the ongoing success of the Frank Adams mission. Ryan is also dedicated to supporting local charities, such as the Upstate New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Learn more!

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28/05/2024

Kimberly Adams Russell has assumed the role of CEO of Frank Adams Jewelers, becoming the third generation of the family to hold the title.
She has played a crucial role in solidifying Frank Adams as one of the nation’s leading retailers, overseeing daily operations and the relocation to a new standalone store on Wolf Road in Colonie.
Achievements include The National MS Society’s ‘Fighting Spirit of Cindy Martin’ award and a ‘Woman of Excellence’ designation from the Albany-Colonie Chamber. Learn more!

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28/05/2024

Jeffrey Adams Russell, newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of Frank Adams Jewelers, represents the fourth generation of his family’s involvement in the business.
Adams Russell first joined Frank Adams Jewelers in 2019, and has significantly enhanced customer experiences, reflecting his robust educational background with degrees from Quinnipiac University in Small Business Administration and Management, and an MBA in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. Learn more!

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24/05/2024

Conway, Donovan & Manley, PLLC, a boutique full-service litigation firm in Albany, has hired Guri Hecht as a 2024 summer associate. Hecht, a third-year law student at Albany Law School, is a member of the school’s Business Law Society and has participated in moot court competitions. He received his bachelor's degree from Binghamton University's School of Management. Prior to joining Conway, Donovan & Manley, he was a clerk at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in the Financial Crimes Bureau. He will also intern with the Albany County Public Defender’s Office.

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24/05/2024

Conway, Donovan & Manley, PLLC, a boutique full-service litigation firm in Albany, has hired Spencer McLaughlin as a 2024 summer associate. A third-year law student at Albany Law School, McLaughlin is a graduate of the University of Scranton. His prior experience includes working at a law firm and for the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office. In addition to his time at Conway, Donovan & Manley this summer, he will be a clerk for a local judge.

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24/05/2024

Conway, Donovan & Manley, PLLC, a boutique full-service litigation firm in Albany, has hired Brady Andrews as a 2024 summer associate. He is a rising third-year law student at Albany Law School and is heavily involved on campus, participating in moot court competitions and acting as a sub-editor for the Government Law Review. Andrews graduated from Binghamton University. Previously he worked at the Estate Planning Law Center in New Hartford, N.Y., where he gained estate planning experience.

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24/05/2024

Conway, Donovan & Manley, PLLC, a boutique full-service litigation firm in Albany, has hired Gianabou Diallo as a 2024 summer associate. Diallo is a recent Albany Law School graduate who also attended the University at Albany. She brings extensive experience having previously clerked for two local judges and worked at a public defender's office. Diallo also completed various global research and internship assignments. She is an enlisted member of the U.S. Army Reserve and will soon begin training as a Commissioned Officer for the U.S. Air Force and JAG program.

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28/04/2024

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C. (TBC), the largest CPA firm based in the Capital District, is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth (K.C.) Weafer to the TBC team as the Assistant Director of Pension Operations.

28/04/2024

Kelly A. Kline, Esq., has been named a partner of Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP. Ms. Kline concentrates her practice in the areas of personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, general litigation and medical malpractice defense.

Kelly joined the firm in 2019 and prior to joining the firm she gained experience in criminal and civil litigation, with a focus in the areas of criminal defense, motor vehicle accidents, no-fault, premises liability and general litigation.

Kelly graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a Batchelor of Arts in Political Science in 2014. She received her law degree from Albany Law School in 2017. While in law school, Kelly was a finalist in a number of The Anthony V. Cardona Moot Court Programs, including the Donna Jo Morse Client Counseling Competition, the Donna Jo Morse Negotiations Competition and the Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials Competition. Kelly also interned for the Schenectady County Public Defender’s Office, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office as well as the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office.

28/04/2024

Akim C. Cadet has joined the law firm of Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP as an associate attorney focusing in medical malpractice, personal injury, and labor and employment law. Akim is a graduate of SUNY Oswego and Albany Law School.

25/04/2024

Rosy K. Cheema has joined the law firm of Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP as an associate attorney focusing in civil litigation, including medical malpractice, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence, and general liability. Rosy is a graduate of New York City College of Technology and Vermont Law & Graduate School. Prior to attending law school, Rosy was the Senior Litigation Specialist for the New York City School Construction Authority.

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05/02/2024

Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C. (TBC), the largest CPA firm based in the Capital District, is pleased to announce Nathan Pannucci has been named Shareholder, effective January 1st.

17/01/2024

William Van Slyke is joining Capital Health Consulting (CHC) as Senior Advisor is former New York State Department of Health and Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) executive William Van Slyke. An Albany veteran, Van Slyke has more than 25 years of experience in developing innovative advocacy and policy making strategies for New York’s premier health care or

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17/01/2024

Joining Capital Health Consulting (CHC) is Legislative Associate Tristen Carson. A former United States Marine, Carson is a graduate of Syracuse University where he completed a BA in English and an MS in Higher Postsecondary Education.

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03/08/2023

Bridget M. Schultz, Esq., has been named a partner of Maynard, O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto, LLP. Ms. Schultz has been with the firm since 2016 and concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate litigation, commercial litigation, title insurance claims, property disputes, business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, including lease agreements, residential and commercial real estate acquisition and sale, landlord/tenant, general liability, appeals, trusts and estates.

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06/06/2023

Northeast Grocery, Inc. (NGI), the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets, has named Scott Kessler as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer. Kessler will provide leadership and expertise to both operating companies through Northeast Shared Services and report directly to Frank Curci, CEO of Northeast Grocery, Inc.

17/03/2023

Lukas M. Horowitz has joined Albany law firm of Conway, Donovan & Manley as an associate attorney focusing on commercial disputes and personal injury litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Horowitz represented public sector labor unions in matters involving members’ terms and conditions of employment, including disciplinary arbitrations, contract grievance arbitrations, and administrative hearings. He is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Albany Law School.

Learn more: https://www.lawcdm.com/professionals/lukas-m-horowitz/

07/03/2023

Maria College is pleased to welcome Vicki DiLorenzo as its Vice President for Institutional Advancement. She will lead alumni relations, the major and annual giving programs, corporate and foundation relations, and the operational elements of the institutional advancement office.

20/02/2023

Scott Strohecker joined Bouchey Financial Group as an Associate Wealth Advisor & Tax Planner. Scott previously worked as a Financial Planner and Tax Specialist at Capital Financial Services. He brings extensive experience providing financial planning and tax services to individuals. He is an Enrolled Agent and graduated from Union College with a degree in economics.

21/12/2022

Community Bank Promotes James Murphy to Chief Commercial Credit Officer.

19/11/2022

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) is pleased to announce the selection of Attorney Nic Rangel as LASNNY’s next Executive Director.

20/09/2022

Bailey Zweifel has been promoted to Senior Associate within BST & Co.’s Tax department. Zweifel performs a variety of tax services for businesses and individuals, and her favorite area is working with clients to help them with individual tax strategies and returns. She joined BST & Co. as an intern in 2020 and has a master’s degree in accounting from the University at Albany.

20/09/2022

Amy Thompson has been promoted to Manager within BST & Co.’s CFO for Hire division. Thompson is a trusted partner to CFO for Hire leadership. She has grown into her management position due to her successful handling of clients and consistent team-oriented philosophy. Thompson joined BST & Co. in 2017 and has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Empire State College.

19/09/2022

Maddie Nelson has been promoted to Accounting Specialist within BST & Co.’s Virtual Accounting Solutions division. Nelson works with smaller, for-profit businesses providing accounting services ranging from payroll and data entry to processing accounts payable. Nelson joined BST & Co. in 2021 and has a master’s degree in accounting from SUNY Oswego.

19/09/2022

Cris Malizia has been promoted to Senior Manager within BST & Co.’s Tax department. Malizia specializes in income tax for business entities and helps clients with tax matters related to compliance and strategic approaches beyond tax return delivery. She joined BST & Co. in 2020 and has a business management degree from Mackenzie Presbyterian University in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she also studied law.