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CLIENTS IN THE NEWS
2023
June 1, 2023
The Ithaca Voice: Supportive housing pitched for West End site
Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc., together with CSD Housing, LLC is proposing to construct a new 60-unit mixed low-and-moderate income, integrated supportive housing community on the property.
May 16, 2023
Hudson Valley 360: WMHT joins public media organizations in statewide initiative to assist older adults experiencing social isolation
Aging Together in New York will draw attention to the value of older adults in our communities and provide resources to help seniors build resilience and combat social isolation.
May 8, 2023
Albany Times Union: Pioneer Bank sees income rise amid higher interest rates
"Third quarter results, which build upon the solid results from the first two quarters of Pioneer’s 2023 fiscal year, reflect the strength of our balance sheet, consistent growth in net interest income, and continued net interest margin expansion during a period of heightened market volatility,” said Pioneer President and CEO Thomas Amell.
May 7, 2023
The Daily Gazette: High Notes: Alzheimer’s help, Thanksgiving in April, free books and clothes
Pioneer collected more than 1,500 canned goods and non-perishable food items to benefit St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany.
April 20, 2023
Albany Business Review: Pioneer names new head of insurance and benefits, with plans to grow
Pioneer has hired Todd Shepersky as vice president and insurance agency manager to lead its insurance and benefits division — a new position for the Colonie financial institution.
April 15, 2023
Albany Times Union: Young investors should also tackle debt, savings in tandem
Joseph Lindner, a senior wealth advisor for Pioneer Wealth Management, part of Pioneer Bank, says young investors should first look at their life as a business.
April 9, 2023
Albany Times Union: Browns buy back buildings, look to expand Troy operations
Through it all, Pioneer has had a close relationship with Brown’s Brewing that goes beyond just the financing. The bank staff also has helped nurture the business and the Browns.
March 29, 2023
Albany Business Review: WMHT's Anthony Hayes sees an opportunity to reach new audiences
He says the station is in excellent shape, but he also sees room to grow — and he wants to hear from the community on potential partnerships and what should come next for his organization.
March 19, 2023
Troy Record: 5 Questions with WMHT Public Media's new president and CEO Anthony V. Hayes
"I’m passionate about delivering programs and services that expand thinking, challenge assumptions, and address the needs of underserved audiences, especially children and people of color. And I’m confident that WMHT Public Media has a unique ability to contribute to the overall success of this proud, historic, and beautiful region."
March 13, 2023
Albany Times Union: New leader of WMHT wants to expand audience, diversify local content
"We have the opportunity now to reach out to a wider, more diverse audience," said Anthony Hayes, President and CEO of WMHT Public Media. "And so that's what I'm referring to when I talk about engagement."
March 13, 2023
Albany Business Review: The next fallout from SVB collapse? What Albany CEOs are watching
Thomas Amell, CEO of Pioneer, said, "With these two banks, it's an isolated set of circumstances, one focused on the startup community and another heavily in cryptocurrency."
March 7, 2023
News 10 ABC Albany: Underground Railroad Education Center plans community expansion
The new space will include a pre-Revolutionary War era barn frame, repurposed as part of the main lobby and partially funded with a $75,000 loan from Pioneer, bringing even more local history to the heart of Albany.
March 5, 2023
Albany Business Review: Inside the Brown's Brewing Co. multimillion-dollar plan to expand after 30 years in business
Pioneer provided $2.4 million in financing toward the $3.7 million repurchase. The bank also helped finance the North Hoosick production facility and Walloomsac taproom.
February 23, 2023
NewsChannel 13 Albany: The Underground Railroad Education Center has plans to expand
The project costs roughly $8.5 million. Fundraising has already started, with Pioneer helping to jumpstart the project by providing a $75,000 loan.
February 23, 2023
Daily Gazette: WMHT’s first African American president emphasizes reaching out, building genuine relationships
Focusing on creating local content that accurately reflects each of the communities he serves, and proactively reaching out to a wider, more diverse pool of people to engage them are among the priorities of Anthony V. Hayes.
February 19, 2023
Albany Times Union: Plans for expansive Underground Railroad interpretive center in Albany take shape
The Stewarts have already made progress on fundraising, with a commitment of $75,000 from Pioneer. “When they came to us with this project we were excited to assist,” said Pioneer’s Amber Hensley, Business Banking Relationship Manager. “This is a huge part of Albany’s history so we were really excited.”
February 6, 2023
Spectrum News 1 Albany: Underground Railroad Education Center begins expansion
The barn is historically relevant to the time period of the Underground Railroad. Purchased with a $75,000 loan from Pioneer, the financial group kickstarted a fundraising effort that’s underway.
January 31, 2023
Albany Business Review: Why more Albany banks are building out wealth management teams
Pioneer wants to grow its wealth management division to $1 billion in assets under management in the next few years.
January 17, 2023
Albany Business Review: Commercial lenders see slowdown in Albany area activity
Pioneer chief executive Tom Amell and Jesse Tomczak, Pioneer's chief banking officer, said lending activity is down about 20% to 25% compared to last year. They expect that trend to continue in the first half of 2023 because of the current rate environment.
January 17, 2023
News 10 ABC Albany: Using a home equity line of credit
One way to access capital without the high interest rates of a credit card or traditional loan is by tapping into a home equity line of credit, as Pioneer Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Dan Cancelliere explained on News 10's "Money Mondays."
January 17, 2023
The Berkshire Edge: WMHT Public Media names nationally recognized leader in public media Anthony V. Hayes as president and CEO
On Tuesday, January 17, WMHT Public Media, a multichannel public communications organization serving Eastern New York and Western New England, announced the appointment of Anthony V. Hayes as its next president and chief executive officer.
January 17, 2023
Current: Anthony V. Hayes becomes CEO of WMHT Public Media
WMHT Public Media in Troy, N.Y., has selected Anthony V. Hayes as its new president and CEO, the station announced Tuesday.
January 17, 2023
Albany Business Review: WMHT names new president and CEO
The next president and CEO of WMHT Public Media will be Anthony V. Hayes, the public broadcasting organization announced Tuesday.
January 17, 2023
Albany Times Union: WMHT's new CEO arrives after leading PBS channel in Massachusetts
WMHT Public Media, the region's public television operation, has hired Anthony V. Hayes to replace Robert Altman, who is stepping down this year after 15 years as president and chief executive of WMHT.
January 15, 2023
Daily Gazette: HIGH NOTES: Helping kids at holidays, supplies for underprivileged, free language courses
In Colonie, The Wojeski Fund, a charitable fund sponsored by Wojeski & Company CPAs P.C. of Colonie, raised $90,000 last year to support children in need around the holidays.
January 4, 2023
News 10 ABC Albany: New partnership to offer coding education with CUNY
CanCode Communities, an Albany workforce training nonprofit that trains non-traditional students in software programming, is partnering with The City University of New York system for the first time to offer classes in New York City.
January 4, 2023
Albany Times Union: CanCode Communities signs training deal with CUNY in NYC
CanCode Communities, an Albany workforce training nonprofit that trains non-traditional students in software programming, is partnering with The City University of New York system for the first time to offer classes in New York City.
January 4, 2023
Altamont Enterprise: State awards funds for supportive housing
Nine organizations in the Capital District, including Rehabilitation Support Services, have received funding to pay for supportive housing to serve older adults, survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, and veterans and chronically homeless families, as well as individuals with a mental illness or substance use disorder.
