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Confronting Change in the New Year (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors January 2024)

Sarah Rinaolo - Using Her Second Chance for the Community (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors January 2024)

Confronting Change in the New Year (as published in Loudonville Neighbors January 2024)

Brooklynne Beebe - Focused on the Future (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2024)

Confronting Change in the New Year (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2024)

Paul Zonderman - Serving His Country and His Community (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors December 2023)

The Man Who Had 9 Lives (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2023; also published in Niskayuna Neighbors December 2023)

Pete MacArthur - Head Coach of the Adirondack Thunder (as published in North Country Neighbors October 2023)

Rachel Gershon Rourke - A Lifelong Educator & Learner (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors October 2023)

Pete MacArthur - Head Coach of the Adirondack Thunder (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2023)

Night Out For You - Listen to the Music (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors October 2023)

Night Out For You - Listen to the Music (as published in Malta Neighbors October 2023)

Night Out For You - Listen to the Music (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2023)

Fall = New Beginnings (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors October 2023)

Fall = New Beginnings (as published in North Country Neighbors October 2023)

Fall = New Beginnings  (as published in Malta Neighbors October 2023)

Fall = New Beginnings (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2023)

The Beltramo Family - Out and About (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors September 2023)

Chin Up - See the Blue Beyond the Trees (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors September 2023)

Stacey Hengsterman - Working For a More Inclusive World (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2023)

Chin Up - See the Blue Beyond the Trees (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2023)

Chin Up - See the Blue Beyond the Trees (as published in Malta Neighbors September 2023)

Chin Up - See the Blue Beyond the Trees (as published in North Country Neighbors September 2023)

Matt Mackie - Looking to the Skies (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors August 2023)

Susan Leonard - Bringing People Together (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2023)

Benita Zahn - Lifting Up the Capital Region (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors July 2023)

New Town Wedding Murals By Shen Students (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2023)

Amal Tliage - Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone With Faith (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2023)

Heidi Rotter - Staying True to Herself (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors June 2023)

Student Athlete: Sophie Silaika (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2023)

Shen Bowling Hits a High (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2023)

Chris & Jacqueline Maley - Connecting with Their Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2023)

The Pardi Family - Teaching the Next Generation to Make a Difference (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors May 2023)

The Power of Yet (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors May 2023. Also published in Malta Neighbors May 2023)

See the Rainbows (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2023)

Celebrating 100 Issues of Clifton Park Neighbors! (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2023)

Student Athlete: Emily Baumes (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2023)

The Racing City Chorus (as published in Malta Neighbors April 2023)

See the Rainbows (as published in Loudonville Neighbors April 2023)

See the Rainbows (as published in Malta Neighbors April 2023)

Amy Patricia Meade & Donald Knaack - Making a Positive Impact with Percussion, Puzzles & Passion (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors April 2023)

See the Rainbows (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors April 2023)

Reina & Tony Ciccarone - Connecting Through Technology (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2023)

Alice Berke - Paws in Paradise (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors March 2023)

Shenendehowa Dance Team (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2023)

Maria Decker - Spreading Her Passion For a Healthy Lifestyle (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2023)

Get To Know Shenendehowa Bowler Jonathan Bauer (as published on BVM Sports February 2023)

Jennifer Zhao - Always Trying New Things (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors February 2023)

Student Athlete: Jonathan Bauer (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2023)

Meet Shen HS Volleyball Player Grace Almeida (as published on BVM Sports January 2023)

Amy Patricia Meade & Donald Knaack - Making a Positive Impact with Percussion, Puzzles & Passion (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors (January 2023)

Student Sports Profile: Grace Almeida (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2023)

Jeff Bryan - Building Relationships With The Positivity Project (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors January 2023)

The Sawli Family - Sharing Their Table with Gratefulness (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2022)

Cathy Weiss - Digging for Crystals (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors December 2022)

Paul Toomey - Veteran Volunteer (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2022)

Student Sports Profile: Luke McAulife (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2022)

Mary Lou Wirene Bates - Impacting the College Transition for 50 Years (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors October 2022)

Student Sports Profile: Reagan Ennist (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2022)

Kevin & Meg Facteau - Coming Home to Clifton Park (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2022)

Get To Know Shen HS Volleyball and T&F Athlete Reagan Ennist (as published on BVM Sports October 2022)

Gina Alteri - Communicating Through Creativity & Design (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors September 2022)

Get To Know Shen Basketball Player, Rising Junior Kaitlyn Hansen (as published on BVM Sports September 2022)

Matt & Lorraine Parker - Always Going For It (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2022)

Student Sports Profile: Kaitlyn Hansen (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2022)

John Briggs - Improvise & Persevere (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors August 2022)

Brian VanSise, MPT - Making the Capital Region Smile (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2022)

Rising Junior, Miles Peterson (as published on BVM Sports August 2022)

HicksStrong (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors August 2022)

Shen Basketball Forward Miles Peterson (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2022)

Creative Corner: Tiny Miracles (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2022)

Shenendehowa Athlete (as published on BVM Sports July 2022)

The Ronald McDonald House of Albany (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2022)

The Racing City Chorus (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2022)

Matthew Flood - Local Lacrosse Player & Fundraising Star (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2022)

Marissa Wiley - The Business Doula (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors July 2022)

Brynn O'Neill - Transforming the Patient Experience (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2022)

Karen Lombardo - Penning Success For Others (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors June 2022)

Tommy Flaim - A Modern-Day Robin Hood (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2022)

Colonel Brain R. Backus - Service Before Self (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors May 2022)

Craig Masterson - A Life of Service (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors May 2022)

John Briggs - Improvise & Persevere (National Stock Article published through Best Version Media 2022)

The Power of Yet (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2022)

Jessica LaFex - Saying Yes (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors April 2022)

Carol Pingelski Hotaling - The Yellow Ribbon Lady (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2022)

Darryl Partridge (as published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness March 2022)

Sonya Ward - Always There, Changing Lives & Building Bonds (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors March 2022)

Ultimate Roofing - Covering the Community with Kindness (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2022)

Upstate NY In the Winter Olympics (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors March 2022)

Upstate NY In the Winter Olympics (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2022)

The Greco Family - Stronger Together (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors February 2022)

John Briggs - Improvise & Persevere (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2022)

Jessica Brennan - Stronger Together (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors January 2022)

Benita Zahn - Lifting Up the Capital Region (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2022)

Emily DiNallo & Joshua Freitas - Army vs. Navy (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2021)

Owen D. South - Fighting For Peace (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors November 2021)

Allan P. Atwell - A Hero For Our Country and Our Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2021)

Cindy Phillippe - Making a Life By What She Gives (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors October 2021)

The Bowman Family - Producing Sweet Fruit and Smiles (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2021)

Don Warren - Musician, Inventor, Teacher (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors September 2021)

Darryl Partridge - Overcoming Challenges and Inspiring Others (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2021)

Dangerous Play (As published in Loudonville Neighbors August 2021)

N-CAP - 40 Years of Serving the Community (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors August 2021)

Brittiny Belmonte Razzano, Esq. - Helping Us To Enjoy Life (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2021)

Dangerous Play (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2021)

Florin Vlad & Natalia O'Connor - Speaking Their Hearts (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors July 2021)

Clifton Park Elks Lodge - Elks Care, Elks Share (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2021)

Devon Wimberly - Sharing and Giving (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors June 2021)

Nandna Garg & Jyandeep Tripathi - Never Give Up (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors May 2021)

Patricia Russell - Meant To Be Mom (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors May 2021)

Carmen Maciariello - Leaving A Trail (as published in Loudonville Neighbors April 2021)

JR Rickert - Fueled by Family, Sports & Education (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors April 2021)

Carmen Maciariello - Leaving A Trail (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2021)

Maya McNulty - One Year Later (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors March 2021)

Christopher Graber - Life Is About the Choices You Make (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2021)

The Daddarios - All About Heart (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors February 2021)

The Hicks Family - Sharing Strength With Others (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2021)

Christopher Tocin - A Passion in Both Work and Play (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors January 2021)

Michael Lawrence - Creating Empathy for the Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2021)

The Forman Family - Living for a Cure (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors December 2020)

The Hughes Family - Sharing Their Big Hearts (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2020)

Tiffany Leandra Orner - Until Every Veteran Wants for Nothing (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors November 2020)

Colonel Tammy D. Street - Committed to Service (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2020)

Heather Rogers - Doodler Extraordinaire! (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors October 2020)

The Kulaks - Helping Our Region Grow Beautifully! (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2020)

Isabel Prescott - Connecting Farms, Food & Family (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors September 2020)

Steve Derrick's Portraits of the Pandemic (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2020)

Conor Boyd Finds His Fortune In Family, Faith & Friends (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors August 2020)

Ed & Francine Rodger - Contributing to the Community For Over 50 Years (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2020)

Brittany DeMarco-Furman - Normal is a Dryer Setting (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors July 2020)

Jennifer Modaffari Never Gives Up (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2020)

#WriteToAppreciate (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors June 2020)

Farmers' Markets (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors June 2020)

#WriteToAppreciate (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2020)

Denis & Margaret Brennan - Keeping History Alive (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors June 2020)

Alicia Jacobs - A Passion For Bringing People Together (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2020)

Clowns on Rounds (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors May 2020)

Leticia Daconti & Brian Frederick - Creating Hope (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors May 2020)

Jim Neal Spreads His Love of Tennis and Life (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors April 2020)

The Ferlazzos - Living Life at 88 MPH (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2020)

Master Kyle Phillips - Changing Negative Energy to Positive (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors March 2020)

Kristen Hislop - Believe Every Day (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2020)

Phil & Carolyn Bayly - Facing Life With Passion, Humor & Love (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2020)

Faye Falvo Rispoli - Drive, Passion, Commitment, and Above All, Family (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors February 2020)

The Privott Family - World Travelers (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors January 2020)

Dan & Lisa Shepard - Personalities Set to Help (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2020)

Lucie Capek - Combining Art & Science (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors December 2019)

The Judd Family - Connecting in Person with the Community & Beyond (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2019)

Fall = New Beginnings (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors November 2019)

Sarah Heslin - Ready to Help (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2019)

Joni Bonilla - Helping Veterans Every Day (originally published in Niskayuna Neighbors November 2019)

Fall = New Beginnings (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2019)

Ray Gagnon - A Life of Service (as published in Niskayuna Neighbors October 2019)

What's Behind the Pumpkin? (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2019)

Barbara Bird - Creating Universal Smiles (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2019)

Backpacks of Hope (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2019)

Mark DiCocco - Family Man (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2019)

Angie Silipigno - Supporting Others With Her Life's Mission (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2019)

Willie Miranda - Capital Region Mentor (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2019)

Barry Ballard & Family (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2019)

Janine De Tillio Cammarata - Finding Strength and a Mission to Help Others During Darkness (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors May 2019)

The Haraden Family - Four Generations of Bringing Family to the Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2019)

The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2019)

The Glaser Family - Always There for Each Other and the Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2019)

Shen Adult Transition Program - Helping to Ease Our Students Into the Workforce (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2019)

New Year, New You - Blah, Blah, Blah (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2019)

The Maddalones' Family Values (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2019)

Vinny Roman - Helping to Bring Happiness to the Holidays (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2018)

Anthony DiNallo - Proving Perseverance Can Break Boundaries (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2018)

Kevin Huerter Finds a Home On an NBA Team (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2018)

Dr. L. Oliver Robinson - Shaping a Brighter Future (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2018)

Teen Empowerment for the Capital District (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2018)

S. Saxon Fine Jewels (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2018)

Ray Gagnon - A Life of Service (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2018)

Phil Barrett - Maximizing Every Day (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2018)

Bobby Chase - Using Film & Humor to Make a Difference (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2018)

Pete Bardunias - Planting the Seeds for Success (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors May 2018)

Frank Popolizio, Jr. Enters the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2018)

Faye Falvo Rispoli - Family First (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2018)

The Hasan Family Adds to the Community "Garden" (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2018)

Lorraine Toth Chooses A Happy Day (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2018)

Michelle Payette - A Beacon of Light (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2017)

John J. McKenna Fights For Veterans (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2017)

DeVoe's Rainbow Orchards - A Family That Extends to the Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2017)

Letter to My Kindergartner (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2017)

Fatima Bey - A Woman With a Cause (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2017)

Louise McManus, Bringing Together the Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2017)

Frank Berlin, Passionate About Community (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors July 2017)

Nancy Katinas Starting New Every Day (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2017)

Philip Catchpole - A LifeSong of Service (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors May 2017)

Kelsi Clark Wants Everyone to Get Outside (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2017)

Connie Bramer, Leaving the World Better One Family at a Time (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2017)

Marisa Kane Looks to the Sweet Side (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors February 2017)

Jonathan Schopf - The Animal Attorney (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2017)

The Staples Family - Welcoming a New Season (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2016)

Kristin Murphy Isn't Afraid of Things that Go Bump in the Night (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2016)

Kevin Koval & John Bove Raise Awareness for Missing Children (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2016)

Isabel Prescott Wins 2016 Open Space Award (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors August 2016)

Kathleen Sanvidge - Servicing Her Community with Heart (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors June 2016)

Wendy Corsetti Launches "Amigas Latinas" Group in the Capital District (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors May 2016)

Heather Morrison Oppedisano - Making a Difference One Storm at a Time (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors April 2016)

For Dave Stumpf, The Sky's the Limit (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2016)

Family Corner: God Gave Us Easter - Book Review (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors March 2016)

New Year, New You - Blah, Blah, Blah (as published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2016)

Chuck Oakes: Renaissance Man (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors January 2016)

Meet the Makers of HE'BREW (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors December 2015)

Catherine Hover Finds Joy in the Challenge (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors November 2015)

Wedding Corner: Choosing a Wedding Photographer (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2015)

For the Pennartz Family, Home Is Where the Heart Is (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors October 2015)

Dr. Howard B. Kushner - Helping Families Through Vision Therapy (originally published in Clifton Park Neighbors September 2015)

David Guy Launches Rose & Heather Fine Furniture Collection in U.S. (originally published in Clifton Park Living May 2015)

10 Tips to Help Keep Stress at Bay Every Day (as published in Clifton Park Living May 2015)

Wedding Corner: Preparing for your First Dance  (as published in Clifton Park Living May 2015)

The Hoff Family - Giving a Personal Touch to Life's Important Moments (originally published in Clifton Park Living April 2015)

Would You Like to Dance? (originally published in Clifton Park Living February 2015)

At The Dianne Hellert Studio Music is All Around (originally published in Clifton Park Living January 2015)

An Accidental Athlete - Judy Lynch (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness May 2014)

Look Like a Pro at Your Prom (originally published in the Saratoga Prom Guide at Saratoga.com, Spring 2014)

Brian Hickey: A Student of Change (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness September 2013)

USW Starts Moving (originally published in the United Steelworkers Newsletter Winter 2012)

The Zumba Party (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness October 2012)

Athlete Profile: Antoinette O'Donnell (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness March 2011)

Athlete Profile: Janet Findlay and Jon Santor (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness March 2010)

Reap Benefits from Establishing Safe Patient Handling In Your Facility (originally published in the Public Employees Federation Health & Safety Newsletter)

Athlete Profile: Dan Larson (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness April 2009)

Running with Angelique Papadopoulos (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness January 2009)

Athlete Profile: Erin Sprague (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness July 2008)

Just Do It - Runner's Determination with Regina & Chet Tumidajewicz (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness October 2007)

Jim Adams (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness June 2007)

Melinda Person: The Unstoppable Person (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness April 2007)

Let's Dance for Fun & Fitness (originally published in Adirondack Sports & Fitness February 2007)

An Outline of the Foxtrot Steps (originally published on eHow)

The History of Traditional Dance (originally published on eHow)

How To Live With a Meathead (printing rights now available)

Silverpen Productions Blog Articles

The IF Factor Blog Articles

Albany Dance Examiner

Staying Forever Young - The Fred & Ginger Way (printing rights now available)
We live in a very “young” oriented society. With Botox, Lasik surgery, miracle diets, memory herbs, coloring salons, and thousands of makeup counters all advertising the newest miracle wrinkle cream, we are constantly looking for the newest way to keep ourselves and our bodies young. Maybe it’s not all about these “miracle” cures. Maybe one of the most effective things we can do for ourselves has been under our noses all along….

Junior Jaws Attack: How to Quell Biting in Your Classroom (printing rights now available)
It is a fairly peaceful day. The children are happily involved with their toys. Everyone has been fed. Everyone has just been changed. There’s nothing left to do except sit down and enjoy watching the children’s reactions as you show them the new toy that came today. As you turn to put the last box of diaper wipes away, a high-pitched scream you know all too well rings through the air. You turn and run to the other corner of the room, your hands ready to pull Johnny off of Kayla yet again.
“Johnny, no! It is not OK to bite our friends!”

Does this sound familiar? It is one of every childcare worker’s and every parent’s biggest thorns. Biting. What causes it? Is it a natural part of development? Why are some kids constantly biting while others never even try?....