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Creating new paths for commercial sector Medical, warehouse space hot as companies step back on office occupancy By LARRY RULISON
Bags That Give Back: Friends of Pruyn House Selected to Benefit in Hannaford Community Bag Program COLONIE - The Friends of Pruyn House has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month of July, 2022. The Hannaford Community Bag Program is designed to give back to the local community with every reusable bag purchased. Every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold supports a non-profit local to the store in which it was purchased. This program offers a way for shoppers to give back as part of their regular weekly routine. As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Hannaford location a different local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the reusable Community Bag. The Friends of Pruyn House was selected as the July, 2022 beneficiary by local store leadership at the store located at the Latham Farms, 579 Troy- Schenectady Road. The Friends of Pruyn House will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at this location during July. Built between 1825 and 1830, the Pruyn House serves as the educational, historical and cultural center of the Town. The mission of the Friends of Pruyn House, a notfor-profit community Please see BAGS 8
ALBANY - The stock market may be in a free fall, and the housing market may be losing a bit of its luster as mortgage rates rise amid efforts by the Federal Reserve Board to tame inflation and avoid a recession. But when it comes to the commercial real estate market - minus the office space sector - there appears to be no indication that things are slowing down. In fact, as the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly reshaped how people work, live and play, the commercial real estate market has swiftly adapted. What's hot? Warehouses, apartment complexes and medical offices. What's not? Office space, although that trend can vary based on the size and affordability of different metro areas and the ability of companies to offer their workers a "hybrid" environment that allows them to work either from home or in the office. Although it was a tough transition when the pandemic first forced workers home at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, many workers have realized the benefits of remote work and never want to go back to the 9-to-5 grind at the office in favor of life-work balance. "Obviously, office space has been a big topic, and it's interesting to see how companies are responding," said Jesse Tomczak, the chief banking officer of Coloniebased Pioneer Bank, which goes by just Pioneer these days. "I don't think we know where the numbers will end up with office space. A lot of jobs are being done (in hybrid environments), so they'll probably need a little less office space in the future." While office space demand may be down about 10 percent as people spend less time in the office, other segments of the commercial real estate market are thriving - even those that may have seemed plain vanilla and uninspiring in the past. "The medical office space market is really hot now," Tomczak said. We are, after all, still in the middle of a global pandemic that has pushed the health care industry to its limits, especially hospitals. And with people being forced to stay at home
and cancel elective surgeries the past two years, there has been a trend to "decentralize" hospitals, most of which are located in cities, PAUL BUCKOWSKI / TIMES UNION and bring care closer to patients, Employees work boxing up items for customers at the Amazon Tomczak said. fulfi llment center on, June 2, 2021, in Schodack. The pandemic And that has led to a surge in forced most consumers to shop online. Now they expect such new medical office buildings, orders to get to them as quickly as possible, leading to companies urgent care offices and dental like Amazon building more and more fulfillment centers to meet offices. OrthoNY, the orthopedic quick delivery times. medical practice, now has four urgent care locations in the Cap"Industrial is insane," Struzzi said. ital Region that specialize in seeing patients But Struzzi says the thirst for warehouse quickly without an appointment. In the past, space isn't totally tied to the move by consumthose same patients may have opted to go to a ers to shop online after the pandemic hit. It's hospital emergency room. In the post-COVID also about technology. era, an ER visit means hours of waiting and Amazon and other companies have dramatwaiting without seeing a doctor and more ically upgraded their ability to get products to chances to be exposed to COVID. consumers faster than ever, and that is requir"You're seeing a lot of medical office space ing new, custom-built facilities with robotics. that's being distributed around," Tomczak "I would not put it all on online shopping," said. He also said that warehouse space is in Struzzi said. "Automation is making the older high demand as consumers shifted almost en(warehouse) stock obsolete." tirely to online shopping during the pandemic, Those trends match up with what national even buying their groceries online. real estate experts are saying as well. "The pandemic forced them to learn new At a legislative forum held in May in Washbehaviors on how to shop," Tomczak said. ington, D.C., the top economist for the National But commercial real estate brokers aren't Realtors Association said the commercial real giving up on the office space market just yet. estate market was expected to be strong for the As they see it, the market for office space is time being, despite the headwinds against it evolving into something new - which will from COVID and rising interest rates. provide new opportunities. And the industry "Outside of the office sector, which is lagging isn't giving up on it just yet because there are behind as employers allow increased remote indications that workers are continuing to return to the office even now in 2022 and more work flexibility to keep and attract talent, commercial real estate continues to strengthare expected to follow. en," Lawrence Yun, the chief economist at the "Initially, there was a feeling that the National Realtors Association told the gathertraditional office environment was forever changed," said Peter Struzzi, president of Pyra- ing. "The industrial sector is booming, retail is turning positive, the hotel industry is recovermid Brokerage Co. in Latham. "While we have ing, apartments are doing very well, and rents some substantial blocks of office for sublease, are rising in all commercial sectors." we are seeing a slow but steady return to the Office space demand really depends on the work place. I’m not saying it will go back to the type of business you are. Banks, for instance, way it was, but it’s trending that way." still require a lot of in-person meetings with Things aren't so fuzzy when it comes to customers to sign loan documents and other warehouse space. verifications, and people still like going to the Struzzi said a while back, his office had bank branch. listed a 140,000-square-foot warehouse in And companies in many cases have to Johnstown for $3.50 a square foot for a sospread employees out more now due to COVID called triple-net lease where the tenant pays precautions, so they need just as much space as for all expenses, including taxes. Today, that same building is all leased out ever while still being able to have their people for $5.50 per square foot, an increase of 60 work from home when the need arises. Many percent. Newly constructed warehouse space workers now see that flexibility as a mainPlease see REAL ESTATE 8 is going for $9.50 a square foot.
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ALBANY — When it comes to National Grid fighting climate change, it won’t be one size fits all. While the utility company aims to transition many of its customers to electric heat rather than gas, company officials say they’ll have to employ a variety of tactics to reduce carbon emissions and become compliant with the state’s rigorous climate change law, called the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The CLCPA, which is still being shaped by a special state climate council, will eventually move utility customers off natural gas service in favor of cleaner electric heat
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YouthSquared’s Community Care PopUp “StartUp for School” to Collect School Supplies SARATOGA - Youth2– Youth Helping Youth (www.youthsquared. org), is an organization where youth and adults collaboratively brainstorm and execute ideas to help their community. Youth2 allows youth to take part in direct social action in their community. Young people are able to see their impact on others, and it encourages youth to continue doing good. Youth2 donates grant money to fund both existing and unique projects, helping local, national, and global communities. This August, Youth2 will be hosting a pop-UP, “Start-UP for School” to collect school supplies. These items are essential to kick start a child’s year in school and allow them
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are in excellent condition will be accepted as well. Pencil boxes, plastic dividers, backpacks, spiral notebooks- college and wide ruled, composition notebooks, wide ruled & college ruled paper, pencil pouches, crayons, highlighters, Kleenex, dry erase markers, plastic folders, kids scissors, markers, pencils, pens, glue sticks, binders: 1,2, or 3inch and Gift cards to Staples, Target, Walmart etc to give children the freedom to purchase school supplies catering to their needs. Donations will be given to the following agencies: Wellspring, Project Lift at Franklin Community Center, and SNAC Pack and distributed to the families that they work with. Youth2 thanks the community for giving children the opportunity to learn to their full potential. “A big shout out goes to Stewart’s Shops for underwriting the Community Care PopUps!”
July 2022 Meeting for the Capital District Genealogical Society CAPITAL DISTRICT - When: Saturday, July 23 2022 at 1:00 PM ET; Where: Online Zoom Meeting Description: CDGS meetings are presently held on Zoom. Registration is free and will open to the public on 16 July 2022. See www.CapitalDistrictGenealogicalSociety. org under meetings and events. There is a 100-person limit. Topic: Preserving Family Documents and Photographs Marietta Carr, librarian and archivist at the Schenectady County Historical Society, will give a presentation on preservation techniques you can use for your family’s archives, including storage, handling, digitization, and organization. Photos, letters, diaries, and other important documents are cher-
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Cohoes Car Show COHOES - Cohoes Car Show, Sunday, July 24, 10-1pm (rain date TBD) - 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY. Awarding 32 trophies in total, two of which are best of show, with dash plaques to the first 130 cars. The show is open to all vehicles with no cut-off year. Registration $15 day of the show. Enjoy the backdrop of the historic city streets with food and music in the park. Contact Cohoes Human Services Dept. (518) 7298028 Ed Krajewski, For more information visit: http://www.capitalcarshows.com/CohoesCarShow.html
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The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center Hosting an Ice Cream Social WATERFORD - Friday, July 29th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Sponsored by Stewart’s Shops, we’re inviting everyone to enjoy the summer season with some ice cream on our front porch! Support the museum with some sweets: A cup of awesome Stewart’s vanilla ice cream with the choice of sundae toppings including chocolate, caramel, strawberry, marshmallow and sprinkles! Admission $5 per person. We’re also continuing our lecture series out on
our front lawn, presented by historian Michael Barrett. These are bringyour-own-chair and bringyour-own-refreshment programs. Admission $10 a person. Friday, August 12th at 6:30pm “Bells, Bells, Bells: An Enduring Legacy from the Greater Troy Area 1808-1952”. Four of the largest bell manufacturing concerns in the US where clustered in Troy and West Troy (now Watervliet.) Between them they created an estimated 100,000 bells, including several of our most famous. Friday, September 9th at 6:30pm “The Transcontinental Railroad”. The 1869 completion of what was then the largest infrastructure project in American history turned
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Summer Carillon Concert Series ALBANY - Bring a lunch and enjoy the bells of Albany’s City Hall from one of the nearby parks. July 24: Sergej Gratchev, July 31: Roy Kroezen Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY Contact albanycarillon@ yahoo.com for more information.
Aerospace Discovery Program Presents The RPI Engineering Ambassadors GLENVILLE - Saturdays: July 30, August 6 & 13, 2022; From 10 am – 12 Noon The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, will present a special 3-part program with the RPI Engineering Ambassadors titled “Summer 2022 Aerospace Discovery Program” at ESAM on July 30, August 6 & 13 from 10 am – 12 Noon. This specialized program is for students entering 7, 8 or 9th grades in the fall.
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Volunteers are Needed as Tutors, Reading Mentors, and Special Events Workers TROY - Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County needs volunteers in Albany County and Rensselaer County. Anyone who is interested can attend a free information session on Thursday, August 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. To register, contact mhellerlvorc@aol.com. LVORC trains volunteer tutors to be paired with adult learners; reading mentors for Everybody WINS! Power Lunch; math tutors and computer tutors. We also welcome onetime events volunteers. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. For more information, visit www.lvorc.org
Participate in a Fairy House Contest COLONIE - Have you always wanted to build a Fairy House? How about a Gnome Home or a MiniWorld? The Friends of Pruyn House and the Town of Colonie invite you to participate in our Fairy House Contest! Submissions are limited in number and you must be registered by August 10, 2022 to participate. Submissions may not exceed 18” across at the base. Once you have submitted your form and have received approval to participate, you will bring your entries and your entry form to the Buhrmaster Barn at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110 on Monday, August
15th between 9:00am – 3:00pm. Please return on Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00pm to learn the results of our contest! Results will be announced, prizes will be handed out and ice cream will be served! We will then find just the right location for your entry in our Fairy Garden. You may pick up your entries on Sunday, September 11th. This contest is free and open to all children, families and adults. This year’s category is, “On the Farm”. After all, in the 1800’s the Pruyn House property was a 182acre working farm! All entries should be weather-proof as they will spend the month outside in our Fairy Garden. Age groups are: Children under 10 (no adult assistance), Children ages 10-15 (no adult assistance), Families and Adults. Please go to our website: www.pruynhouse.org to find the entry form, complete it and email it to: pruynhouse@ colonie.org. The mission of the Friends of Pruyn House, a not-for-profit community organization in partnership with the Town of Colonie, serving as the educational, historical and cultural center of the Town, is to restore, conserve and preserve the Pruyn House Complex. It is the site for a wide variety of public, private, civic and corporate events throughout the year.
Southern Saratoga Art Society SARATOGA COUNTY - Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. During July in the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel.#: 518-371-6651, Ext. 240,
artist Sherry Walkup will show her artwork and during August, artist David Mayack will be exhibiting there. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Tel.#:518-383-1343, will be hosting a Group Show featuring five SSAS members for the months of August and September. Artists Virginia Harrison, Barbara Hurley, Kristine Kelly, Judy Loucks and Jo Weatherwax will be exhibiting. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#:518-664-4646, will feature artist Kristine Kelly for the months of July and August. The Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, Tel. #: 518-237-0891 will show the works of three SSAS artists during the month of August. Artists Jack Morgan, Anup Sood and Joan VanAlphen will exhibit. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our websitesouthernsaratogaartist.com
Drop Off for Worn Flags at Waterford Farmers Market WATERFORD - The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market will once again accept torn or worn American Flags for transport to the Saratoga County Veterans Agency for proper disposal. The market is open every Sunday (now until mid-October) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and is located at the Hurst Harbor Visitor Center, One Tugboat Alley in Waterford. According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting
emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way….” and the Veterans Agency regularly arranges a flag disposition ceremony. Flags can be dropped off at the Farmer’s Market information table.
Update for Brooks BBQs at Newtonville United Methodist Church NEWTONVILLE - Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its Brooks Barbecue dates for 2022. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Our dates for 2022 are: Thursday, August 4; Thursday, September 15; and Thursday, October 6. We offer a chicken dinner for $12. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat-a half chicken for $9. WE REGRET THAT DUE TO A SUPPLY ISSUE, RIBS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR. The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out. Please see our church website, NUMC.net for the current COVID protocol.
All Saints on the Hudson Parish Thrift Shop C hristmas in July Sale MECHANICVILLE - 52 William St, Mechanicville. Seventh annual Christmas in July Sale July 5 - July 28, Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 10am-2pm. Start your Christmas shopping early.
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MALTA / SARATOGA - Sunday, August 7th from 12-6PM. This not-for-profit organization is raising funds to help children with cancer and blood disorders in the Capital Region and will be donating 100% of their proceeds to the the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duder Children’s Hospital at Albany Med. Enjoy an afternoon of live bands, dancing, stock car exhibits, raffles, and local specialty vendors while supporting an important and noble cause. Please help us so that one day no child will be living with cancer.
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Community Caregivers’ Lunchtime Chat Schedule: July 2022 ALBANY - All are welcome! Please dial-in to hear about interesting topics – it’s free and easy to join! Simply call 518-9926661. Or let us know if you want us to dial you in! Community Caregivers is a non-profit agency supported by community donations and grants from The Albany County Department for Aging, the NYS Department of Health and Office for the Aging & the U.S. Administration on Aging. Friday, July 22nd 1 pm Topic: Places to Visit in the Capital Region! Tuesday, July 26th 1 pm Topic: Free Income Tax Services Speaker: Joe Orzechowski, Staff Attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Friday, July 29th 1 pm Topic: The Four Elements of Leigh Li-Yun Wen Speaker: Mallory Schultz, Albany Institute of Art and History - 2021 Western Avenue, Suite 104, Albany NY 12203 Tel: 518-456-2898 Website: www.CommunityCaregivers.org Email: info@communitycaregivers.org
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Open layouts are not for everyone. The same sense of space that occurs when walls are taken down may make rooms feel cavernous and less cozy, particularly in homes with ample square footage. In addition, privacy can be hard to come by when all rooms feed into one another. When the kitchen is not separate from the family room space, that makes it easy for noise to compromise the area’s comfort levels. There is no hiding from noise in an open floor plan, as sounds from voices, television shows and appliances tend to echo and blend together. And if the home is a single-story layout, those noises from the main living areas also may carry to adjacent bedrooms. Smoke and smells are another thing to consider. When something on the stove spills over, a small range hood will not be practical for clearing smoke from a large space. Though the aroma of freshly cooked food is enticing, it can make it hard for cooks to keep guests out of the kitchen. Open-concept homes are popular, but homeowners should weigh the pluses and minuses to see if this trend is truly right for them.
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK / REAL ESTATE 962 St. Davids Lane, Niskayuna
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his week’s selection is a Victorian dating back to the 1840s. Near Route 7, but set back enough on nearly one acre for privacy, this home has three bedrooms, two-and-ahalf bathrooms and 2,393 square feet of living space. In this kind of weather, though, you might just settle for the wrap-around porch or separate threeseason porch. Features include plenty of mid-century modern cabinetry in the large kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, a fireplace and laundry room on the first floor, and vaulted ceilings in some of the rooms. An outbuilding is also on the property. Niskayuna schools. Taxes: $9,818. Listing price: $419,900. For more on this listing, contact Bruce Dedon, associate The three-season porch. broker of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, at 518-640-4313.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may find yourself taking on a teaching or mentoring role, Aries. It is one way to volunteer in the community and pay it forward. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week it may be challenging for you to relate to others on a certain level. Try to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and see things from a different perspective. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It’s possible you will find people to be extra aggressive this week, Gemini. Try not to react to what they are putting out. Instead, deflect that negative energy. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Get together with others this week because you can use some extra support, Cancer. Otherwise, you may find yourself floundering in an uncomfortable situation. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, self-control is important for you this week, especially as it pertains to shopping. Do not buy every item you see. Rather, think through purchases before taking the plunge. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a good week to look at things in a new way. All it may take is viewing something from a new angle or with a revised attitude to have an entirely new perception. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a break and get some exercise in the process, Libra. Visit a nearby park and take an extended bicycle ride or jump in the pool to swim a few laps. Enjoy fresh air and breathing room.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 This week you may consider furthering your education or learning new skills. Try volunteering if you’re not ready for a financial commitment or if you don’t want a firm schedule. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Spend time with people who care about you, Sagittarius. They can help brighten your day when things feel overwhelming and provide advice when you need it most. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Hold your tongue as much as possible, Capricorn. Even a slight criticism may put a person off you for a while and that can cause friction that is tough to overcome. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you would like to spend most of your time planning fun activities for the future, this week you have to hunker down and focus on business. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may be more sentimental now than in the past, Pisces. Feelings evolve and there is no wrong way to feel. Go with the flow. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 24 Bindi Irwin, Animal Activist (24) JULY 25 Matt LeBlanc, Actor (55) JULY 26 Roger Taylor, Musician (73) JULY 27 Maya Rudolph, Actress (50) JULY 28 Harry Kane, Athlete (29) JULY 29 Wil Wheaton, Actor (50) JULY 30 Terry Crews, Actor (54)
An Evening of Chasidic Song and the Soul Stories It Tells COLONIE – Music is the magic of the soul. Colonie Chabad, will offer a brand new style event! Titled: Judaism: The Soundtrack. It will be an - “Evening of Chasidic Song and the Soul Stories It Tells”. The 90 min. presentation never yet seen in the Capital Region will take place at the Shaker Rd Fire Dept. 550 Albany Shaker Rd Loudonville, NY 12211, on Tuesday, Aug 9th 2022 at 6pm. Musical Prelude by local master Cellist, Laura Melnikoff with Hor D’oeuvres & Light Desserts. Couvert: $25, Early Bird $15 & sponsors are Welcome! RSVP at: www.myjli.com/ learn/colonie. “We are so excited for this one of a kind unique event which blends entertainment with a truly meaningful experience”, said Chana Rubin. “You will be sure to enjoy; rousing musical score, Inspiring & entertaining visual accompaniment & a commemorative Playbill. Of course some refreshments for the body to Enjoy as well”, reported Rabbi Mordechai. Details may be obtained by calling Rabbi Mordechai & Chana Rubin: 518-368-7886 or by e-mailing: chaicentercolonie@gmail.com.
The Society of American Magicians HALFMOON - The local group of The Society of American Magicians (SAM), Assembly #24, meets on the second Tuesday of the month at The Halfmoon Diner, Route 9, Halfmoon. For meeting details and information about our organization visit our website: WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.
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