New York state has launched Round IX of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2019 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources.
The Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is open to applicants, enabling businesses, municipalities, nonprofits and the public to begin applying for assistance from dozens of state programs, through a single application, for job-creation and community development projects.
Plaza 15 Self Storage In Saratoga Springs Adds More Than 500 Climate-Controlled Units
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By Jill Nagy
Plaza 15 Self Storage on Gick Road in Saratoga Springs recently opened a new section with more than 500 climate-controlled units.
The expansion brings their total storage space to 1,357 units. All but 700 of those are climate-controlled.
Mary Ann Debounaventura-Lawrence, facility manager, cited a growing demand for climate-controlled storage space. Previously, the facility had only 125 climate-controlled units and “we needed more,” she said.
Ted’s Fish Fry Opens In Clifton Park; New Site Is Sixth Location For The Local Chain
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by Andrea Palmer
Ted’s Fish Fry as opened a new location on Route 9 in Clifton Park.
It is the sixth location for the local chain
Bill Deeb is the general manager of all six locations. The restaurant was started by Deeb’s grandfather and the restaurant’s namesake, Ted Deeb.
Carson’s Woodside Tavern Opens Outdoor Patio For Lounging; Will Include Live Music
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Carson’s Woodside Tavern’s new patio, The Overlook, is the place to be this season for outdoor lounging and a view of Saratoga Lake.
The local bar and restaurant recently completed its latest improvement project, transforming the outdoor patio space. The purpose was to make the most of the view of Saratoga Lake and the surrounding Vermont mountains.
Panza’s New Restaurant On South Broadway Unveiled; Includes An Upper Music Lounge
Local brothers Tony and Michael Panza opened on May 2 their restaurant at the new location at 129 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
They’ teamed up with capital region builder Chris Marchand to restore the former Trade Winds restaurant to house Panza’s Broadway Saratoga.
Ribbon Cutting Event Held To Celebrate 50 Years In Business For Roohan Realty Group
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Roohan Realty celebrated its 50th anniversary with friends, family and associates with a Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony in April.
The event was held outside its 519 Broadway offices.
The company was founded by the late John T. Roohan in 1969. His son, Tom Roohan, earned his real estate license in 1979 and currently serves as president.
Saratoga Plan Preserves Buckley Farm Land; Owner Opens Cafe House And Butcher Shop
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Saratoga PLAN finalized a second easement on Wm. H. Buckley Farm, a working farm situated on a picturesque ridge overlooking Ballston Lake, on Route 50 in the Town of Ballston.
The closing added 63 acres to the 252 acres conserved in 2015, for a total of 315 acres that will be protected for agricultural uses in perpetuity.