Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
More recovery funds coming to Schenectady County
Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will provide $798,270 for General Electric Global Research Center for important biomedical research.
"This funding for biomedical research is a wise investment in the Capital Region economy," said Senator Schumer. "Not only will these federal dollars help New York institutions tackle our biggest health issues, but we will be creating research and teaching positions in the region. I will continue to fight for funding to keep our state's world-class schools and research facilities at the forefront of medicine."
"It is critical that we invest in the life-saving research at our world class medical facilities in the Capital Region," said Senator Gillibrand. "Federal funding for this cutting edge research will advance research and treatment while promoting economic growth for New York. I will continue to work with Senator Schumer to make sure New York gets its fair share of federal dollars."
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"This funding for biomedical research is a wise investment in the Capital Region economy," said Senator Schumer. "Not only will these federal dollars help New York institutions tackle our biggest health issues, but we will be creating research and teaching positions in the region. I will continue to fight for funding to keep our state's world-class schools and research facilities at the forefront of medicine."
"It is critical that we invest in the life-saving research at our world class medical facilities in the Capital Region," said Senator Gillibrand. "Federal funding for this cutting edge research will advance research and treatment while promoting economic growth for New York. I will continue to work with Senator Schumer to make sure New York gets its fair share of federal dollars."
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Schumer Annouces $697,000 for energy projects in Schenectady County
Senator Charles E. Schumer recently announced that General Electric’s Global R&D Center in Niskayuna has been selected to receive $697,769 in federal funding for projects that will help address difficulties in the energy market. The funding will specifically focus on wind turbine manufacturing process monitoring.
“This project is a win-win for upstate New York,” said Senator Schumer. “Not only will this funding help keep New York a leader in the clean energy movement, but it will create much-needed jobs across the state. I will continue to fight for funding to support research and development of renewable energy sources to keep New York facilities at the forefront of clean energy technology.”
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“This project is a win-win for upstate New York,” said Senator Schumer. “Not only will this funding help keep New York a leader in the clean energy movement, but it will create much-needed jobs across the state. I will continue to fight for funding to support research and development of renewable energy sources to keep New York facilities at the forefront of clean energy technology.”
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
AMENDMENT ADDED TO HEALTH REFORM BILL
An amendment offered by Congressman Paul Tonko to the historic health reform bill was adopted during a marathon mark-up session in the House Education and Labor Committee. The Tonko amendment, which was approved along with a package of other amendments to America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (H.R. 3200), addresses shortcomings to the mental health and substance abuse coverage in the bill.
“Mental health conditions and addiction are preventable and treatable chronic diseases – just like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. This amendment will ensure that that these individuals will get the screenings that will lead to diagnoses and hopefully treatment.” said Congressman Tonko. “We need to help those who are vulnerable get the help they need, give doctors the tools to provide services most effectively, and produce long-term savings in prevention that are shared by all in society. This amendment is the first step.”
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“Mental health conditions and addiction are preventable and treatable chronic diseases – just like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. This amendment will ensure that that these individuals will get the screenings that will lead to diagnoses and hopefully treatment.” said Congressman Tonko. “We need to help those who are vulnerable get the help they need, give doctors the tools to provide services most effectively, and produce long-term savings in prevention that are shared by all in society. This amendment is the first step.”
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Schenectady Continues to Grow
Recently, Anthology Studio, Inc. marked its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony in downtown Schenectady. Selecting Schenectady County after considering locations in a number of areas, Anthology Studios has signed a ten-year lease to occupy space in the just-completed Clinton Square complex, a three-story, 23,000-square-foot mixed-use complex across from the Hampton Inn on State Street in downtown Schenectady.
Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature said, "We are excited to welcome Anthology Studio as the first business in the new Clinton Square. Even in this difficult economy, we continue to attract new businesses, both large and small, that are helping us rebuild and revitalize Schenectady County."
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Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature said, "We are excited to welcome Anthology Studio as the first business in the new Clinton Square. Even in this difficult economy, we continue to attract new businesses, both large and small, that are helping us rebuild and revitalize Schenectady County."
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Check out the Ribbon Cutting for the Van Dyck
Another great investment in Schenectady by the McDonald family.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
History and Heritage in Schenectady
Check out this video of some of the great sites of interest in Schenectady County.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Schenectady County's economic development team continues investment throughout the county
Metroplex announced recently that it has purchased the former OGS Bakery and warehouse facilities at the Rotterdam Corporate Park.
Metroplex Chair Ray Gillen said, "We are pleased to move forward with this latest redevelopment effort to create new jobs and new tax base in the Town of Rotterdam. At 260,000 square feet this former State-owned facility is one of the largest commercial buildings in Schenectady County.
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Working together works for improving Schenectady County residents public safety
New York State Secretary of State Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez recently visited Schenectady to announce a $1 million grant for the implementation of a centralized emergency dispatch system through the creation of a unified communications center. This is expected to provide both a cost savings by reducing duplication of services and improve public safety by improving communication between the county's public safety agencies.
“I would like to thank Governor Paterson and Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez for this grant and their commitment to helping local governments work more efficiently to save taxpayers money,” said Susan Savage, Chairwoman of the Schenectady County Legislature. “This grant brings us one step closer to a centralized dispatch system that will improve public safety throughout the county and streamline functions to reduce municipal costs.”
“This funding is proof of what we’ve accomplished working together with each of the communities throughout Schenectady County,” said Judy Dagostino, Schenectady County Legislature Vice Chair and Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee. “We are all very excited about the prospects for greater efficiency, better coordination and improved effectiveness this grant will bring to our dispatch system in Schenectady County.”
This is another major win that happened because of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee. The committee was created in 2004 by the new Democratic Majority on the county Legislature and has saved county residents millions of dollars through identifying duplications in services and smarter ways of doing government work.
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“I would like to thank Governor Paterson and Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez for this grant and their commitment to helping local governments work more efficiently to save taxpayers money,” said Susan Savage, Chairwoman of the Schenectady County Legislature. “This grant brings us one step closer to a centralized dispatch system that will improve public safety throughout the county and streamline functions to reduce municipal costs.”
“This funding is proof of what we’ve accomplished working together with each of the communities throughout Schenectady County,” said Judy Dagostino, Schenectady County Legislature Vice Chair and Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee. “We are all very excited about the prospects for greater efficiency, better coordination and improved effectiveness this grant will bring to our dispatch system in Schenectady County.”
This is another major win that happened because of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee. The committee was created in 2004 by the new Democratic Majority on the county Legislature and has saved county residents millions of dollars through identifying duplications in services and smarter ways of doing government work.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Paul Mitchell The School is coming to Schenectady!
In another major economic development win, Paul Mitchell The School will be locating its first school in Upstate New York in downtown Schenectady at 411 State Street.
"I am excited to welcome Paul Mitchell to Schenectady County," said Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. "Our economic development team continues to attract unique and diverse businesses to Schenectady County. The addition of a leading national company like Paul Mitchell to our thriving downtown once again shows how our county-wide economic development efforts are working. In five short years we've created more than 3,000 new jobs and attracted more than $300 million in new investment dollars and these numbers continue to grow."
The announcement took place appropriately in the new GE theater, a symbol of the resurgence of downtown Schenectady. This is a $2 million investment in downtown Schenectady that will bring 250 people to the downtown daily and was made possible thanks to the resurgence Schenectady County has seen since 2004. Giulio Veglio is an internationally known trainer, author, motivational speaker, hair designer and salon manager. Veglio is a Schenectady native who discovered the recent resurgence on a visit to Schenectady in December. The Daily Gazette states "The decision to put a school in the city was largely a result of redevelopment efforts — Veglio said he had a vision of Schenectady becoming a smaller version of New York City’s Times Square. 'Every time I turned around something was going on. I was happy to go in and fill the space,” Veglio said. “We had to be a part of this.'"
Click here for more news coverage of this major economic development win.
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"I am excited to welcome Paul Mitchell to Schenectady County," said Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. "Our economic development team continues to attract unique and diverse businesses to Schenectady County. The addition of a leading national company like Paul Mitchell to our thriving downtown once again shows how our county-wide economic development efforts are working. In five short years we've created more than 3,000 new jobs and attracted more than $300 million in new investment dollars and these numbers continue to grow."
The announcement took place appropriately in the new GE theater, a symbol of the resurgence of downtown Schenectady. This is a $2 million investment in downtown Schenectady that will bring 250 people to the downtown daily and was made possible thanks to the resurgence Schenectady County has seen since 2004. Giulio Veglio is an internationally known trainer, author, motivational speaker, hair designer and salon manager. Veglio is a Schenectady native who discovered the recent resurgence on a visit to Schenectady in December. The Daily Gazette states "The decision to put a school in the city was largely a result of redevelopment efforts — Veglio said he had a vision of Schenectady becoming a smaller version of New York City’s Times Square. 'Every time I turned around something was going on. I was happy to go in and fill the space,” Veglio said. “We had to be a part of this.'"
Click here for more news coverage of this major economic development win.
Click here for more information on the new investment.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Congressman Paul Tonko votes for landmark energy legislation
Foreign energy sources often involving dangerous associations and the threat of global warming to not only our economy but our very way of life necessitate bold action. Congressman Paul Tonko and House Democrats recently worked to ensure the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that will create millions of new clean energy jobs, protect the environment, and enhance America’s energy independence.
“This bill is a bold step towards changing our nation’s direction on energy policy, reducing our gluttonous dependence on fossil fuels, and sparking a new economy built on innovation that creates American jobs that cannot be exported,” said Rep. Tonko. “It’s crucial that we act now and push forward with research and development on cutting edge alternative energy technologies, because it’s our opportunity to be the leader in the 21st Century global economy.”
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“This bill is a bold step towards changing our nation’s direction on energy policy, reducing our gluttonous dependence on fossil fuels, and sparking a new economy built on innovation that creates American jobs that cannot be exported,” said Rep. Tonko. “It’s crucial that we act now and push forward with research and development on cutting edge alternative energy technologies, because it’s our opportunity to be the leader in the 21st Century global economy.”
Click here for more information on this important legislation.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Stimulus funds provide important boost to local job training programs
According to the programs website "YouthBuild Schenectady is a 12-month program that helps young adults ages 18-24 from Schenectady County earn a GED while getting paid to build affordable housing. Participants receive six months of classroom instruction and onsite construction training and six months of job placement and support services." In this uncertain economy caused by the Bush Recession, programs such as this have an even more important role in work force training and development.
Thanks to funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was passed with help from both of our Senators, Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and our Congressman Paul Tonko, YouthBuild Schenectady will receive $687,500 to teach "green" job skills.
Green collar jobs are considered to be a major part of the future workforce and, thanks to this funding stream, local youths will now be learning these critical skills.
For more news coverage, click here.
Thanks to funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was passed with help from both of our Senators, Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and our Congressman Paul Tonko, YouthBuild Schenectady will receive $687,500 to teach "green" job skills.
Green collar jobs are considered to be a major part of the future workforce and, thanks to this funding stream, local youths will now be learning these critical skills.
For more news coverage, click here.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Schenectady County receives $1.7 million in Federal stimulus funding to finish bike/hike trail
Schenectady County will receive $1.7 million in Federal stimulus money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to connect the entire County for the first time ever via the Mohawk–Hudson Bike/Hike Trail.
“I want to thank Governor Paterson for providing this important funding through the Federal stimulus plan to help us complete a bike and hike trail through Schenectady County,” said Schenectady County Legislature Chair Susan E. Savage. “The bike-hike trail has been a priority of mine and we’ve consistently worked to improve the trail for the enjoyment of all Schenectady County residents. Today’s announcement of grant funding allows us to complete the trail at no cost to County taxpayers.”
Many prospective homeowners, and even some corporations, target communities based on quality of life improvements. The bike trail is one of the great assets that Schenectady County has in selling itself and this project will help enhance that.
For more information on the project and a map of the improvements, click here.
“I want to thank Governor Paterson for providing this important funding through the Federal stimulus plan to help us complete a bike and hike trail through Schenectady County,” said Schenectady County Legislature Chair Susan E. Savage. “The bike-hike trail has been a priority of mine and we’ve consistently worked to improve the trail for the enjoyment of all Schenectady County residents. Today’s announcement of grant funding allows us to complete the trail at no cost to County taxpayers.”
Many prospective homeowners, and even some corporations, target communities based on quality of life improvements. The bike trail is one of the great assets that Schenectady County has in selling itself and this project will help enhance that.
For more information on the project and a map of the improvements, click here.
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