New York state has acquired the Berry Pond Preserve in Warren County, which was attained to protect water quality in Lake George and its tributaries. The state purchased the 1,436-acre property from the Lake George Land Conservancy with $1.7...
NY State’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative Is Accepting Applications For Round V
New York state launched on two major economic development programs on April 30 - the Upstate Revitalization Initiative and Round V of the Regional Economic Development Councils - officially kicking off the 2015 competitions for $1.5 billion and up...
Fort Hudson Nursing Center Set For $6M In Renovation And Modernization Projects
This is an architect's rendering that shows what the new lobby will look like at Fort Hudson Nursing Center when the $6 million renovation and modernization is complete After more than 40 years of caring for area seniors, Fort...
Union Construction Workers Doing Well In North Country Region, Union Head Says
Construction projects like this one are keeping people in the building trades busy. A regional union official says wages are high and the industry is currently strong BY JILL NAGY AND R.J. DELUKE Construction workers in the region are...
Curtis Lumber Celebrates 125 Years In The Business; Employs 570 People In 21 Stores
This Curtis Lumber store in Queensbury is part of a 21-store operation employing around 570 people full time. The ownership is in the fifth generation of the family lineage BY ANDREA PALMER Curtis Lumber, a well known lumber yard...
Berkshire Bank Parent Company Acquires Fireside Financial Corp. As New Subsidiary
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Berkshire Bank, which has offices in Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park and Halfmoon, signed an agreement for the acquisition of privately held Firestone Financial Corp. as an operating subsidiary of Berkshire Bank. Based...
Lawyer Starts Investor Group To Pay For The Renovation Of Former Masonic Temple
The Masonic Temple in Hudson Falls was purchased recently and renovation is planned. BY ANDREA PALMER William Nikas aims to renovate the Masonic Temple in Hudson Falls with the help of Kendall McKernon and a stout following of supporters...
Federal Funds To Help Healthcare Providers Modify System And Stabilize Its Expenses
John Rugge, CEO of Hudson Headwaters Health Network, and Dianne Shugrue, president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital, spoke to business people at the annual EDC luncheonBY ANDREA PALMER A major collaborative effort between Glens Falls Hospital and Hudson...
Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail Gets State Grant To Promote As Major Area Attraction
Empire State Development (ESD) announced a $168,300 grant to help boost promotion of the Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail as a destination attraction in New York stateThe Adirondack Craft Beverage Trail-- hailed as a strong, growing tourist attraction in the...
Lake George Embarks On Work To Improve Route 9 Corridor, Exit 21 To Village Line
The work to transform this section of the corridor, much used by tourists, will cost about $7 million, resulting in improved safety and better features for pedestrians, bicyclists and others. BY BARBARA PINCKNEY The town of Lake George is...