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Empire State Development Awards $22M for Mid-Hudson Housing Projects
16+ hour, 37+ 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…...
New York’s COVID corruption stands out only for our leaders’ hypocrisy
2+ day, 13+ 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…...
State's ex-budget chief draws fine for work with LI lobbyist
2+ day, 12+ 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…...
Schenectady faces ‘27 budget deficit in range of $15M: mayor
2+ day, 17+ 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…...
Interborough Express moves ahead as state prepares to release major environmental review — Queens Daily Eagle
3+ day, 14+ 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…...
Op-Ed: Infrastructure you don't have to build: The case for efficiency in New York | Opinion
3+ day, 20+ 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…...
Hudson Square Plaza Opens in Lower Manhattan With State Grant
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (138+ words) A stretch of asphalt that used to funnel cars through Lower Manhattan is now a public plaza with seating, free Wi-Fi and space for community events. Hudson Square Plaza officially opened this week, transforming an underused slip lane into a…...
New York State and Community Renewal Announces Completion of 72-Unit Mixed-Use Affordable Multifamily Development in Broome County
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (97+ words) yieldpro.com The development offers 12 supportive apartments for residents who will receive on-site services through the YMCA of Binghamton and Broome County. The supportive apartments are funded by an Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative and administered by the New York…...
Cute kids for New York Gov. Hochul, courtesy of Uber
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (499+ words) Published Sep 9, 2026 at 4:40 p.m. ET A new television ad cycles through images of kids doing kid things — finger painting and messily eating spaghetti — before a young girl delivers a final request: “Please vote for Governor Hochul.” The ad touts a series…...
Orange & Rockland Reports $2.4 Billion Economic Impact Across New York and New Jersey in 2025
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (300+ words) Orange & Rockland Utilities says its operations generated $2.4 billion in total economic activity across its New York and New Jersey service territory in 2025, according to a newly released economic impact study. The study, conducted by HR&A Advisors, found that O…...