New York state has awarded $20 million in grants through the Hudson Valley Agricultural Enhancement Program to help local farmers protect valuable, at-risk farmland from future development and maintain the land's use for agricultural purposes. There are three projects...
$350,000 Grant Coming To Corinth To Help Improve Housing For Income-Eligible Buyers
New York state has more than $1.2 million in state grants to promote home ownership and improvement programs for low- and middle-income New Yorkers, including $330,000 for Corinth to significantly improve a dozen homes for income-eligible households. "By expanding home...
First ‘Shared Renewables’ Project In State Can Help Washington County Residents Save Money
Solar panels like these can help reduce energy bills for some Washington County residents. Courtesy Clean Energy Collective The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), state Department of Public Service (DPS), EnterSolar and Clean Energy Collective...
Freedom Boat Club Allows People To Enjoy Boating Without Maintenance, Docking Fees
Matt O'Hara owns the Freedom Boat Club franchise on Lake George that gives members access to a fleet of boats for recreation, but eliminates service or storage fees for the users. Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography BY JENNIFER FARNSWORTH For people...
Business Briefs: May 2016
Erie Insurance awarded the The Kinney Agency, Inc. of Hudson Falls with its 2016 Giving Network Agency of the Year Award for outstanding community service. In honor of the agency's efforts, Erie Insurance donated $2,500 to be divided between...
Business Report: Image Matters For Your Development
Rose Miller is the president of Pinnacle Human Resources LLC. Courtesy Pinnacle Human Resources LLC By Rose Miller Many businesses have incorporated a less formal dress code and everyone agrees that dress in general has expanded to incorporate a...
Business Report: Getting Engaged?
Michael Cruz of Lighthouse Advisors, LLC Courtesy of Lighthouse Advisors, LLC Most of your employees are not. With you, that is. A recent Gallup poll indicated that less than half of your employees are engaged in their work. In...
SUNY Adirondack And University At Albany Sign Admission Pact In Four Areas Of Study
SUNY Adirondack and the University at Albany signed an agreement on May 4 that will grant participating students dual admission to science, technology, engineering and math programs at both institutions. Officials said students who choose to participate in the program...
Rozell Industries’ Involvement In Construction Field In The Region Goes Back Some 25 Years
Rozell Industries Inc. in Queensbury is a general mechanical contracting company that provides cranes for construction projects in the area like this Surfside Hotel project in Lake George. Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography By Jill Nagy At construction sites around the...
Local Businessman Working On Plans For A Retail And Commercial Project In Queensbury
By MAureen Werther Local businessman and Subway franchise owner Russ Faden is hoping to finalize plans for a commercial and retail complex at the intersection of Pine and Main Streets in Queensbury. His original proposal, which went before the...