17+ hour, 53+ min ago   (253+ words) Housing developers and construction stakeholders in New York’s Mid-Hudson region are receiving additional public funding as the state directs $22 million toward three developments expected to advance nearly 830 homes. Empire State Development announced the final awards Sept. 8, completing a $150 million regional…...

19+ hour, 34+ min ago   (341+ words) Construction and renovation funding for community facilities can help preserve existing buildings while expanding access to resources that support residential maintenance and neighborhood improvement. Empire State Development has announced the start of major renovations at The Tool Library’s newly purchased…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (654+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — There’s little question that Democrats will retain control of the county Legislature following the November election. With 12 Democrats running unchallenged for election to the 23-member board, the only question is how tight a grip on the body the party…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (427+ words) New York’s COVID-era corruption fallout is still raining down, years after the last mask mandate expired. Former Deputy State Budget Director Sandra Beattie just got dinged a measly $5,000 fine by the pathetic state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (533+ words) Sandra Beattie was the state's acting budget director in 2023. Credit: AP/Hans Pennink ALBANY — The state’s former acting budget director admitted she violated state ethics laws and agreed to pay a $5,000 fine after an investigation found she took actions that…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (978+ words) PETER R. BARBER Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy speaks at the ribbon cutting of the new M&T Center Thursday, August 14, 2025. This article was paid for by donations to The Community Journalism Fund. SCHENECTADY — Schenectady will face a major budget shortfall in…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (697+ words) A rendering of the future New Utrecht Avenue station that will be a part of the Interborough Express. Rendering courtesy of MTA The state is continuing to move ahead with its plan to build a 14-mile light rail connecting Queens…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (298+ words) New York is offering up to $25 million to establish a semiconductor design center in New York City, Long Island or parts of the Hudson Valley. The state says the center would connect downstate technology talent and investors with chip research…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (358+ words) I have argued that efficiency is not a discretionary program but core infrastructure for a modern, competitive and resilient energy system. The response told me the frame is landing. People in this industry already know we cannot build our way…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (48+ words) djournal.com Jeb Bolen remembers intercepting the pass.Everything after reaching the end zone is a blur × This page requires Javascript Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Please enable it in your browser…...