Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17 Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17
Campaign Launched To Add Third Lane To Route 17 A coalition of local business entities known as 17-Forward-86 has initiated a campaign in an ongoing effort to add a third lane to Route 17. Sharing the campaign’s mission on its website, 17forward86.org, the group represents diverse interests of various Sullivan County and Orange County stakeholders. “Expanding Route 17 is vital to quality of life and the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills,” the website states. The mission further states that the proposed expansion of Route 17 will boost the region’s economy through improved tourist access and increased c…
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has met with Amazon executives, including CEO Jeff Bezos, in an effort to encourage them to reconsider pulling out of a planned second headquarters in Long Island City. The online retail giant announced on Thursday, Feb. 14 that it is backpedaling out of the planned deal to construct a headquarters in New York, despite strong support from area residents. The reversal of fortune came following a vocal outcry from some politicians due to their displeasure over tax incentives. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to b…
Westchester Lawmakers Face Off With Con Ed Officials Over Natural Gas Moratorium Westchester Lawmakers Face Off With Con Ed Officials Over Natural Gas Moratorium
Westchester Lawmakers Face Off With Con Ed Officials Over Natural Gas Moratorium Con Edison officials were back in the hot seat this week, as Westchester lawmakers grilled the utility company about the gas moratorium set to take effect on March 15. Last month, Con Edison announced that the demand for new gas has surpassed its limits in southern Westchester, prompting them to stop accepting new customers beginning on March 15. The announcement led to finger-pointing and panic for many Westchester officials and developers with extensive, multi-million dollar projects in the works. There have been public meetings hosted by the Public Service Commission, and on Monday, Con …
Cuomo To Blame For Westchester Gas Crisis, NY Post Editorial Says Cuomo To Blame For Westchester Gas Crisis, NY Post Editorial Says
Cuomo To Blame For Westchester Gas Crisis, NY Post Editorial Says There has been plenty of finger pointing and proclamations made since Con Edison announced its planned gas moratorium in Westchester. Now one of New York’s biggest newspapers is turning its gaze toward Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The New York Post Editorial Board released an opinion piece over the weekend, stating that the proposed moratorium - which takes effect on March 15 - is the fault of the governor. “Let’s face it: Even if the state forced Con Ed to sign up new customers, the utility still couldn’t deliver gas it doesn’t have,” the Post wrote. “Yet this disaster is entirely self-inf…
Gas Moratorium Prompts Westchester Leaders To Urge Cuomo Take Action Gas Moratorium Prompts Westchester Leaders To Urge Cuomo Take Action
Gas Moratorium Prompts Westchester Leaders To Urge Cuomo Take Action Con Edison’s announced gas moratorium has sent many municipalities into a panic, prompting local lawmakers to encourage New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take action against the utility company. More than two dozen officials put their name on a letter to the governor, in which they ask Cuomo to expedite the New York Public Service Commission proposal called “Smart Solutions for Natural Gas,” and to introduce incentives for those using clean energy sources. “Smart Solutions for Natural Gas,” proposes increasing the use of geothermal heating and air source heating pump solutions are currently pen…
Rockland To Amazon: Come On Over Rockland To Amazon: Come On Over
Rockland To Amazon: Come On Over Won’t you be our neighbor? After Amazon’s shocking announcement that they would be scrapping plans to build a new HQ2 headquarters in Long Island City, new suitors have been lining up, attempting to court the online retailer. Rumors began circulating last week that Amazon was considering backpedaling out of their deal with New York. On Thursday, Feb. 14, the company announced that it was abandoning their plans. Hours after that announcement, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that his state was open for business. The following day, Rockland County Executive Ed Day threw his hat into the ring…
Ama-gone: Cuomo Says 'Small Group Of Politicians' Caused Collapse Of Planned H2Q Ama-gone: Cuomo Says 'Small Group Of Politicians' Caused Collapse Of Planned H2Q
Ama-gone: Cuomo Says 'Small Group Of Politicians' Caused Collapse Of Planned H2Q Amazon’s shocking decision to back out of a deal to set up shop in New York has Gov. Andrew Cuomo pointing fingers at “a small group of politicians.” The online retail behemoth announced on Thursday that it is no longer planning to construct a new headquarters in Long Island City, bringing more than 25,000 jobs to the region. The company said that despite the support of New Yorkers, it has decided to only move forward with their new campus in northern Virginia. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long I…
Most New Yorkers Support State's Deal For Amazon Second Headquarters Most New Yorkers Support State's Deal For Amazon Second Headquarters
Most New Yorkers Support State's Deal For Amazon Second Headquarters Although Amazon may be looking for a new dance partner to set up its new Amazon HQ2 project outside the Empire State, a new poll found that the majority of New Yorkers support the proposed move to Long Island City. In November, the online retailer announced that it has chosen two locations for its new HQ2 project, one in Long Island City, and a second in Virginia. However, according to a report released Friday, Amazon is reconsidering its choice in New York. A Siena College poll asked: “Do you approve or disapprove of the recently announced deal between Amazon and New York, which grants up …
Day Takes State Of County Speech To Palisades Center Day Takes State Of County Speech To Palisades Center
Day Takes State Of County Speech To Palisades Center In an effort to make government more accessible to the people of Rockland County, County Executive Ed Day held his State of County speech in the middle of the Palisades Center near Macy's. But delivering his speech at the mall wasn't just to bring the government to the people, it also gave Day a chance to show off the success he says the county has undergone during his five years in office. "Coming here to the Palisades Center was not done by accident,” said Day. “Critical to the success of this county is that we continue to focus on economic development and this shopping and entertainment…
Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp
Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp Two of the area’s leading business advocacy organizations will soon become one, following the announcement of a major merger between the Westchester County Association and the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.The deal, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 29, will center on strengthening the economy in the Hudson Valley. The new organization - which has not been given a designated name - is expected to take effect later this year. When the merger is complete, current WCA Chairman William Harrington is expected to serve as the chairman of a unified board of directors. Bill Mooney, the president …
Public Meetings Announced To Discuss Con Edison's Westchester Gas Moratorium Public Meetings Announced To Discuss Con Edison's Westchester Gas Moratorium
Public Meetings Announced To Discuss Con Edison's Westchester Gas Moratorium The New York Public Service Commission will host public meetings in Westchester next months to discuss Con Edison’s announced gas moratorium that will begin in March. Con Ed issued an announcement last week stating that the demand for new gas has surpassed its limits in the Southern Westchester area, prompting them to stop accepting new customers in Westchester beginning in March. “The demand for natural gas in our service area has been experiencing significant growth primarily due to the construction of new buildings, the opening of new businesses, and conversions from oil to cleaner-burni…
Con Edison Gas Moratorium A 'Wake-Up Call,' Says Business Council Of Westchester President, CEO Con Edison Gas Moratorium A 'Wake-Up Call,' Says Business Council Of Westchester President, CEO
Con Edison Gas Moratorium A 'Wake-Up Call,' Says Business Council Of Westchester President, CEO Although many were caught off guard by Con Edison’s announcement of a gas moratorium that will take effect in less than two months, one of Westchester’s top business minds has called the event “a wake-up call.” Marsha Gordon, the President and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester, said that the moratorium “is a wake-up call for all who are focused on the economic present and future of Westchester and the entire metropolitan area.” “While the shortage announcement came as a surprise, it shouldn't have,” she said. “The supply crisis has been in the making for years as virtually any atte…