Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury received a $550,000 state grant to upgrade a fuel farm with a 10,000-gallon tank and spill containment area. The funds are part of Aviation Capital Grants Program awards totaling $9 million, officials announced...
State Grant To Fund Planning For Ways To Support Growth Of Local Industries
A state grant awarded to SUNY Adirondack will fund a study, anticipated to be completed in 2015, that will drive future planning to support area industries including, but not limited to, agriculture, healthcare and the trades. It was announced...
NYRA Adds Top Stakes Races On Travers Day For 147th Meet That Starts On July 24
Two of the biggest days in North American racing will highlight the historic 147th meet at Saratoga Race Course this summer, with the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers the centerpiece of a supercharged Travers Day and the Grade 1,...
Stored Technology Solutions Inc. Grows, Acquires A Security Solutions Company
Stored Technology Solutions Inc. (StoredTech), a technology solution provider, has acquired a commercial security solutions firm allowing them to now offer security and access systems and services. StoredTech officials said the company will launch a new business unit that...
Four Speakers To Address Region’s Future At Jan. 30 EDC Warren County Breakfast
EDC Warren County will hold an Outlook 2015 breakfast meeting on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury, featuring four regional business people who will address the economic future of the region. EDC Warren County President...
The Hyde Museum In Glens Falls Unveils Plans For Eight Exhibits Throughout 2015
The Hyde Museum, 161 Warren St. in Glens Falls, announced eight exhibits it has planned for this year. Alice Grether, director of communications and visitor services, also announced new admission rates for 2015. General admission will be $15 and seniors...
New York State Selected For Program To Buy Locally Grown Produce For Schools
New York state has been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to participate in a federal pilot program for the procurement of locally-grown produce in New York state schools. The Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and...
NYS Solar Initiative Aims At Making Projects Easy, Affordable For Localities
New York state has launch Community Solar NY, a new effort under the NY-Sun initiative to make implementing solar easier and more affordable for communities across the state. The program launched in December supports community projects known as "Solarize"...
‘Fitness Professionals On Demand’ Brings Programs To Companies, Schools, More
This fitness program staged in a gymnasium by Fitness Professionals On Demand is one of the services it provides for businesses, bringing the programs to clients BY JILL NAGY Judith Cox and a group of 35 independent contractors are...
West Mountain Operator Stresses Resort As Place For Families To Come And Enjoy
Spencer Montgomery, operator of West Mountain ski facility, looks on as one of the new snowmakers spews out fresh snow toward a Piston Bully snow groomer BY LIZ WITBECK It is December and that means ski centers are opening...