Local Services

Home for the Holidays

Home Helpers Home Care helps make the holiday season brighter. Article by Susan Thwing The holiday season is often filled with joy, gratitude and togetherness. But for families caring for aging loved ones, it can also bring overwhelming stress. Between shopping, cooking and logistics, the responsibilities of caregiving and gathering relatives can make it difficult for families to fully enjoy the season.  That’s where Home Helpers Home Care of Troy steps in. The team of caregivers offers...

Arts + Culture

The Business of Giving Back

Troy entrepeneurs share the charities closest to their hearts. Article by Margaret Meyer Haight LORI FRYE The owner of Elite Home Cleaning (elitehomecleaning.net), is proud to support the Rochester Lions Club , part of a global network dedicated to vision care, youth programs, disaster relief and more. Serving Troy and surrounding areas, Frye and her team are honored to contribute to these vital efforts, making a meaningful local impact while helping strengthen the broader community...

Health + Wellness

Hope Lost Then Found

In Troy, City Lifestyle's annual Giving Campaign reminds us — every act of kindness can ripple outward. Article by R. Todd Haight We don’t always get to see the ripple effect of our actions. But last fall, what started as a routine office email became the spark that lifted a family through the unthinkable. That’s when Ashley Boyd’s boyfriend, Ricc, went from an ordinary drive home to a fight for his life. A devastating auto crash left him in the ICU, where doctors placed him in a coma...

Health + Wellness

From Heartburn to Healing

Modern surgery offers relief from chronic acid reflux. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Aly Darin For many people, heartburn is an occasional annoyance. But for those living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the condition can become a daily struggle. GERD occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, leading to chronic discomfort, difficulty sleeping, and in some cases, long-term damage. While medications can provide relief, they don’t always address the...