Clifton Park, New York: Superior Bed Bug Services is proud to announce the launch of its bed bug detection and elimination services designed to help homeowners and businesses affected by bed bugs.

Superior Bed Bug Services uses a specially-trained and certified bed bug detection dog to locate bed bugs in residential and commercial settings. Superior Bed Bug Services also offers Thermal Remediation from Temp-Air, a green, pesticide- free, thermal process to eliminate bed bugs and their eggs. This combination of dogs and heat offers a total solution for homeowners and businesses. “Bed bugs are a very personal problem. People need a reliable and trusted company to get rid of the bugs quickly, completely, confidentially and with a guarantee.” said Chris Wild, founder of Superior Bed Bug [...]

ValleyCats Introduce Community Grounds Crew
To Kick Off 2nd ‘4 In 24’ Extreme Field Makeover

‘Cats partner with BlueShield of Northeastern New York to expand their
youth field renovation initiative

TROY, NY- As the Tri-City ValleyCats, Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, prepare to enter their 11th-season in the Capital Region, they’ve announced that they will be teaming up with BlueShield [...]

World Pong Tour Atlantic City Championship Qualifier Tournaments Set For Albany!

Ossining, NY- World Pong Tour is preparing to host 2 qualifier tournaments for the $10,000 World Pong Tour Championship in Atlantic City. Pong is making a splash out of the frat house basement and into the mainstream scene- a movement spearheaded by The World Pong Tour. Pong is derived from the popular game of Beer Pong, however WPT has transformed the game into a sport and uses water in the cups.

The tournaments will be held at Jillian’s on 59 North Pearl Street in Albany, NY on Wednesday February 29th. First place [...]

ALBANY, NY (02/23/2012)(readMedia)– Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings and the Vanguard-Albany Symphony, Inc. announced that the new condominiums at 17 Chapel Street, Albany, NY will serve as the this year’s Vanguard Showhouse location. Featuring three different condos and over 5,300 sq. ft., the theme for this year’s event is urban elegance and 21st-century condominium living in downtown Albany. Albany Symphony’s most significant fund raiser, the Showhouse is expected to attract over 4,000 visitors from the Capital Region and throughout neighboring communities. The Vanguard Showhouse’s three-week event begins on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 and runs through Sunday, May 20, 2012. More information on the full event including prices, preview gala seminar series, group packages, gift shop, cafe lunch and reservations will be available online at www. [...]

Long time Desmond employees David Dixon and Micha Heck to be honored by the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association (NYSH&TA) for exemplary professionalism and exceptional service in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Albany, New York – The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, a premiere award-winning luxury hotel in Albany, has announced that two of its valued employees have been honored by the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association (NYSH&TA) as “Stars of the Industry” in the categories of Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year and Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year.

NYSH&TA’s Stars of the Industry awards program recognizes the exemplary [...]

TROY, NY- The Tri-City ValleyCats have officially announced their promotional schedule for the 2012 season. It includes two bobblehead giveaways, three Tunes for Tuesday nights, 14 fireworks shows and will mark the return of popular nights including Bark in the Park, 50 Cent Hot Dog Night and Italian Night. There will also be new and exciting promotions such as Capital Region Baseball Heritage Night with a Derek Jeter bobblehead giveaway, Social Media Monday, Welcome to the Future Night, Summer Olympics Night and more.

The ValleyCats will kick off their 2012 home schedule and the official beginning of summer on Wednesday, June 20. The “Boys of Summer” will play host to the Vermont Lake Monsters at 7pm, and all fans through the gates will receive a ValleyCats schedule [...]

Albany, NY – The 2012 Albany Tulip Festival Committee is seeking visual artists to exhibit at the Fine Arts Show at the 64th Annual Tulip Festival on May 12 & 13, outdoors in Albany’s Washington Park. Annual attendance for the weekend event is approximately 80,000.

Eligibility: Painting (watercolor, acrylic, pastel, oil, etc.), drawing, sculpture, prints, photography, etching, collage and mixed media. No craft, commercial or retail vendors.
All exhibitors must be 18 years or older.
Cost: $70 for 2 days + $10 jury fee
Deadline for submission: Extended to February 27, 2012.
Request an application:
Download online: www.albanyevents.org [direct link to vendor page]
Via email: phanr@ci.albany.ny.us
Via mail: City [...]

Local Internet Marketing Company Releases Mobile Versions Of Their Local Online Guides To Albany, Saratoga, Lake George & More

February 14, 2012 – Mannix Marketing, Inc. today announced the release of 5 mobile websites to correspond with their most popular local guide websites: Albany.com, CliftonPark.com, Saratoga.com, GlensFallsRegion.com and <a title="LakeGeorge.com list on GlensFallsRegion.com" [...]