The Janack Group

12/17/2025

Last-minute gift idea: no shopping, no wrapping, no cost, and you just might save a life!

07/14/2025

Saved a life and scored a cool pair of shades. Good day!

06/05/2025

Always a pleasure to support the Pioneer - NY Charitable Foundation, and to partner with my friends at Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc., at Pioneer’s annual Mini-Golf Tournament. We had a great time and the event raised $16,000 for nonprofits that are “Helping Kids be Kids.”

04/15/2025

Nice preview of WMHT Public Media's latest locally produced series and documentary, "Reflections on the Erie Canal," by Larry Rulison in the Times Union.

When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it was an immediate success and led to the growth of the Empire State. A new series dives into its history.

11/25/2024

Kudos to the team at Pioneer - NY for "making a splash" in support of Special Olympics New York. Thanks to WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany for shining a light on this important cause.

Dozens took the plunge into Lake George Saturday in an effort to raise money for Special Olympics New York.After the Polar Plunge, Pioneer made a big splash by

10/22/2024

Excellent interview with Mark Richardson, CEO of U.S. Light Energy, on the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry's "All Business Podcast." Click below for a deep dive into the state of the solar industry and USLE's growing portfolio of projects in PA.

On the newest episode of the All Business Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Mark Richardson, CEO of U.S. Light Energy. Listen now: https://ow.ly/WXgo50TQWgu

09/10/2024

Thanks to Sam Coplin and WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany for featuring WMHT Public Media's new documentary, "From Land to Legacy: 100 Years of New York State Parks and Preservation." Tune in to the broadcast premiere on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.

Spanning a century of preservation, 'From Land To Legacy' traverses the efforts of preservation and conservation for the natural and cultural treasures of NY.

09/09/2024

Excellent article by Indiana Nash in The Daily Gazette of Schenectady previewing WMHT Public Media's newest documentary, "From Land to Legacy: 100 Years of New York State Parks and Preservation," which premieres Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.

More than 200 state parks and historic sites — some community gems, others national attractions — dot New York state.

09/04/2024

More great community support from Pioneer - NY:

"Pioneer employees assembled 183 backpacks with over 4,800 items collected during the past month from the financial services company’s 22 branches. These supplies were donated to schools in Rensselaer and Saratoga counties, as well as to the Capital City Rescue Mission, which distributed hundreds of backpacks to local students at its annual Backpack Giveaway Party.”

Schools, businesses and service groups provide school supplies at no cost to ease financial stress but also, foster a sense of community.

09/03/2024

A timely interview with Mark Richardson, CEO of U.S. Light Energy, on the eve of New York's climate and energy summit this week in Syracuse. Thanks to Susan Arbetter and Spectrum News 1 Capital Region's "Capital Tonight" for the opportunity to discuss needed permitting changes that would greatly enhance New York's solar sector.

Mark Richardson joins Capital Tonight.

08/29/2024

Wonderful to see WMHT Public Media President and CEO Anthony V. Hayes featured as an emerging industry leader by Current.org, the premier news organization serving public media.

"This is my dream job. I love what I do, the people I work with, this market."

Four GMs and CEOs who started in their roles in 2023 discuss their priorities in uncertain times.

08/22/2024

Excellent profile of fast-growing U.S. Light Energy in the Times Union. The future is bright for the top-ranked solar developer based in New York!

Latham-based U.S. Light Energy has also been pursing projects in other states as New York's market has matured