Texas and West Virginia Have Biggest Number and Percent of Annual Job Gains as Louisiana Has Worst Losses; California and North Dakota Experience Largest One-Month Gains, While New York and West Virginia Lag
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between May 2018 and May 2019, while construction employment increased in 31 states and D.C. from April to May, including New York state, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
NYSERDA Launches Board To Support Efforts To Accelerate New Technologies
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has launched of a new Investor Advisory Board to support its efforts to accelerate new technologies and provide broader exposure for emerging companies to the investment community.
The 10-member board came together in New York City for the first time and represents some of the most active and prestigious early-stage financial and corporate investors in the clean energy space.
Alicia Barton, president and CEO, NYSERDA, said, “The expertise of the Investor Advisory Board will ensure New York state is investing in innovative and game-changing technologies, products and services needed to help us reach Gov. Cuomo’s nation-leading clean energy and climate goals. New, disruptive technology is critical to hastening our clean energy future and aggressively fighting climate change, and we are proud of the role that NYSERDA plays in cultivating innovative clean energy solutions here in New York.”
The board features highly distinguished financial and corporate investors focused on early-stage clean energy companies. The board will assist NYSERDA in developing long-term strategic plans and increasing near-term programmatic impact to accelerate the pace of clean energy innovation in New York state. Board members will share best practices about due diligence, portfolio management and syndication of deals to help emerging companies develop and bring technology to the marketplace more quickly.
The Wesley Community Makes Appointments To Its Community And Foundation Boards
Courtesy The Wesley Community
The Wesley Community has made three new appointments to the boards of The Wesley Foundation and The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs.
Officials said Ray Martin, a longtime board member and current president of the board of directors of The Wesley Foundation, was appointed to the board of directors of The Wesley Community. He will be joined by Deborah Damm-O’Brien, who has also been appointed to the board of directors of The Wesley Community.
The Wesley Community also announced that Kevin Tully was appointed to The Wesley Foundation board of directors, which focuses on fundraising and giving initiatives to support the mission of The Wesley Community.
“The new additions to both of our boards bring extensive experience which will undoubtedly serve as a valuable asset to The Wesley Community as we continue to provide exceptional senior care to those in our community,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “Each of their individual talents will surely benefit our residents and the entire board as we continue to grow and remain the provider of choice for aging adults in the Capital Region.”
Lifelong Learning Group Lists Its Fall Schedule
Fall class registration at the Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) begins July 22.
Noncredit classes start the week of Sept. 9 with the term ending in November. Look for the Fall Term Class Registration and Membership application brochure in area libraries, the Academy office at SUNY Empire State College, 113 West Ave. or on the website at www.esc.edu/all.
Registration forms are being accepted for open classes throughout the summer. Some classes will sell out. Call the Academy office in August for open class availability at 587-2100 x2415.
Thirty-one different non-credit classes are offered Monday through Friday during the day and cover a wide range of genre including: history, art, literature, current world issues, health, religion, writing, science, and economics.
Husband-And-Wife Team Slated To Open Seneca Restaurant In July On Division Street
By Susan E. Campbell
Downtown Saratoga will soon have a new restaurant owned and managed by husband-and-wife team Mike and Michelle Spain, two chefs who have been part of the Broadway culinary scene for years.
Named Seneca, the restaurant is taking over 17 Division St., a one-story brick structure that offers the warmth and intimacy that the Spains wanted for their open grill concept, according to Michelle Spain.
Saratoga Hospital Buys Land On Morgan Street For Its Future Growth Projects
Saratoga Hospital has bought land on Morgan Street from D.A. Collins Companies to ensure that the last undeveloped parcel bordering hospital-owned property can be used to expand healthcare services.
The under-market purchase price of $3.15 million reflects the Collins family’s support of the hospital.
“Ever since we decided to sell the property, we hoped it would go to Saratoga Hospital,” David Collins said. “We believe in the work of the hospital and its essential, unique role in ensuring the health of Saratoga. Given the location of the property, healthcare is clearly the best use, and for a variety of business reasons, now is the right time to close the deal.”
SPAC Upgrades Completed In Time For 2019 Season, Including Security, Safety Measures
Courtesy NY Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center celebrated in May the completion of a $1.75 million project to modernize the facility’s amphitheater.
The project, funded by NY Parks 2020 initiative to rejuvenate the state park system, renovated the amphitheater’s aging balcony ramps and lighting with an elegant and safe entryway.
The projects were completed in time for the summer concert season, which began Memorial Day weekend.
Saratoga Casino Hotel Begins $8 Million In Improvements, Including Posh Sports Bar
Courtesy Saratoga Casino Hotel
Saratoga Casino Hotel is investing $8 million in upgrades into the casino, expected to be completed by the end of 2019
Officials said the project will add significant new amenities to the casino floor, most notably an all-new sports bar on the gaming floor, a new VIP lounge, an upgraded high-limit slot are and self-service beverage stations.
There will also be new carpet, finishes, lighting fixtures, an upgraded sound system, and 50 multimedia screens throughout the casino.
Officials said work will be completed in segments to allow for minimal disruption.
“With the exception of
CEG: Population Data Indicates Saratoga County Leads The Capital Region In Growth
The Capital Region again was state’s second-fastest growing region in 2018. Four Capital Region counties experienced population gains, with Saratoga County leading them at 0.5 percent, or 1,061, according to a Center for Economic Growth analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data.
CEG said the eight-county region last year had a population of 1,084,941, up 248 from the previous year. The only region with stronger year-over-year growth was the Mid-Hudson Region at 0.1 percent.
Empire State College Has Master Of Science In Information Technology Degree This Fall
SUNY Empire State College’s School for Graduate Studies is offering this fall an online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree.
“Today, cyber security is our country’s first line of defense and we must meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals from our nation’s Armed Forces, the private sector, as well as from federal, state and even local government,” said Officer in Charge Mitchell S. Nesler. “At the same time, web technology represents an ever-larger component of our economy, another critical need SUNY Empire can meet through our online master’s programs.”
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