Albany Blogs

The first day of summer is finally here, and there’s a lot to look forward to this season. Kick it off with Father’s Day celebrations, take a ride on the new Nature Bus, and find out who was named the 2021 Albany Tulip Queen. Dad Fest, Juneteenth, and More Upcoming Events Are you ready to […]

Virtual teams can be distributed across different offices or departments within a single organization or they can span time zones, industries, and national borders. In addition, cultural differences influence the way people interact. It is important to follow a routine that suits the person. As a remote worker, you are no longer applying the traditional […]

It’s never too early to prepare for the Halloween season, and as the Capital Region adjusts to the new normal, Ellms Family Farm has announced a new socially distant fall event – the Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru. Perfect for families and people of all ages, this one-of-a-kind Halloween experience begins in October and […]

I usually begin my post with a welcome to all of the out of town visitors to the City of Albany. I don’t think that is an appropriate thing to do. Firstly, I am deeply sorry for the family of George Floyd for the atrocity that occurred in the City of Minneapolis the other day. […]

As historical events go, Woodstock, (or as it is more formally known, “The Woodstock Music and Arts Festival.”) is a bit of an enigma.  For example: It wasn’t really held in Woodstock, New York.  Instead its actual location was Bethel, New York, almost 60 miles from Woodstock. It was supposed to cost six dollars per day, (Approximately […]

As the mother of a child diagnosed with severe autism, I am no stranger to the fountain of “whys” that accompany this challenge. Seven years ago, my son was born a happy, healthy 9lbs 4oz baby with no complications. Most of my laboring was done at home, and I arrived at the hospital within moments […]

In recent years, the way people search for jobs has changed. With the use of technology and mobile devices on the rise, your job search can be taken with you, anywhere and anytime. It is important, then, to find the right websites that match what you as a candidate are looking for in a position, […]

In past articles we covered investments to have your business pass to second, third and possibly even fourth generations. As you may recall, very few businesses are able to arrange such successions. One alternative might be to gift your business…