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High-tech software finds local home

Wolf Road company pushing European software in the states

The Capital District is quickly becoming a nanotech hub, attracting global businesses and new jobs. One of those new players hopes to act as a supporter of the manufacturing being done here and potentially improve semiconductor, nanotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities around the region.

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Region welcomes Obama

President says nanotech key to economic recovery

According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.

Event aims to build futures

Construction Career Days link students with job opportunities

Students from schools across the Greater Capital District watched in admiration as skilled tradespeople and professional operators demonstrated their industry knowledge at the 11th annual Capital District Construction Career Days.

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ShopRite opens in Albany

Company's second Capital District location has roaring start

ShopRite in Albany opened on Thursday, April 26, and according to spokesperson Tom Urtz, the Central Avenue location is greater than the sum of its parts.

Waste-to-energy plant proposed

Residents take aim at Kentucky company’s gasification design

A proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant was met by opposition from Bethlehem residents after an initial presentation on the project was made to the Town Board.

Laws target social media privacy

You’ve heard of employers asking for resumes and references, but Facebook passwords?

Both sides say Clarksville deal close

As budget vote looms, BC still looking for leverage on two empty buildings

After nearly four months of negotiations, a deal may soon be struck to use Clarksville Elementary School as a substation for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

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Community Care makes the move

Space still available at corner of Delaware and Elsmere

After two years of planning and construction, the new Delaware Avenue Health Park is officially open for business.

Beff's bags golf course food bid

Beff’s restaurant, a longstanding Capital District eatery, will take over concession duties at the Town of Colonie Golf Course after the Town Board awarded its owners the bid at the Thursday, April 19, meeting.

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Datacenter saves money and the planet

Latham-based TurnKey Internet recently unveiled a new state-of-the-art facility that makes the company one of the most energy-efficient datacenters in the nation

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Targeting traffic and technology

$18M project will improve traffic congestion at UAlbany NanoCollege

The New York State Department of Transportation announced on Thursday, April 12, that construction has begun on a much-anticipated project aimed at easing traffic congestion and accommodating the growth expected from the University at Albany NanoCollege’s $366 million expansion project.

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Shogun expands into downtown

Sushi bar opens Madison Avenue location after three years in Delmar

Decades of hard work and focus are paying off for one Delmar restaurateur.

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YMCA breaks ground on pavilion

Bethlehem branch’s camps, members will make use of capital improvement

After nearly three years of planning, the Bethlehem YMCA finally broke ground on a project to build a lunch pavilion for children participating in its summer camp program and members of the local branch.

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Forty years of purple

Forty years ago, the Purple Pub in Watervliet was a one-room bar with eight bar stools, some tables and a menu of sandwiches. Now, it has three dining rooms and an extensive menu of Italian and pub fare favorites that have made the family-owned restaurant a community staple.

Eatery looks to head indoors

Casa Mia owner drafts plans to remove deck, add banquet room

The Italian restaurant and pizzeria Casa Mia in Glenmont may soon be expanding.

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