The town of Queensbury has plans for its Main Street corridor and officials and local residents will meet with representatives from Smart Growth America on April 16 and 17 to discuss them. The session is part of a free, grant-funded...
Small Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries To Get Marketing, Promotion Help From NYS
New York state hosted its second Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit on April 8, a $6 million marketing and promotional commitment to raise the profile of New York's beverage producers was announced. State officials said it is a...
NYS Plans To Help Businesses Owned By Disabled Veterans Obtain State Contracts
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition co-leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced an agreement in March on legislation to facilitate the awarding of 6 percent of state contracts to service disabled, veteran-owned...
President Of Finch Paper LLC To Speak At Annual Luncheon Of EDC Warren County
Deba Mukherjee, Ph.D., president and CEO of Finch Paper LLC in Glens Falls EDC Warren County will salute the economic impact of the region's forest products industry at its annual luncheon on Friday, May 16, at Six Flags Great...
DOT Seeks Public Comments On Plans To Improve Rail Service, NYC To Niagara Falls
State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced the extension of the public comment period on the High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which outlines plans for improving passenger and freight rail service...
Business Council Of NYS Joins Effort To Keep Tourism Money Flowing Upstate
The Business Council of New York State joined more than 200 tourism industry professionals in Albany today for the Tourism Industry Coalition's Tourism Action Day supporting sustained and increased funding for New York state's travel and tourism industries. "New...
10th Annual ‘Maple In April’ Will Feature Train Rides, Events For Bicycle Enthusiasts
The 10th annual Maple in April Festival on April 26 and 27 will feature the Saratoga & North Creek Railway and an event for bicycle enthusiasts in Hadley. The bicycle event is slated for Sunday, April 27. There are...
Former Hudson Falls Grocery Store Gets Makeover And Turns Into Becca’s Pizza
Rebecca Durham and Ron Marshall are operating Becca's Pizza out of the former Eddie's Groceries in Hudson Falls. The business will eventually have indoor seating By R.J. DeLuke Without any experience in food service, two people opened a new...
Ex-Contractor Buys Downtown Building, Opens Gift Shop And Local Artists’ Haven
Giant wooden fish made by Tim Reed hang from the rafters of his shop at 166 Glen St. in Glens Falls. Reed bought the building and turned it into a unique gift shop By Kat Fitzpatrick There's something in...
Officials Optimistic About Positive Trends; Two Large Projects Possible In Glens Falls
A new Spot Coffee will open soon at 221 Glen St. in downtown Glens Falls. The new shop is part of the downtown activity that officials say is pointing to a bright future for the area By R.J. DeLuke...