The 2014 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee announced its line-up of 14 award-winning builders for this year's home tour event. This annual event takes place on three weekends: Sept. 20-21, Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5. The builders committed to...
State Has Grants For Companies Who Develop ‘Green’ Job Skills Within Their Work Force
There is more than $500,000 available in job training grants through the state's Clean Energy On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, which helps eligible businesses develop green job skills in their work force. To date, the program has already awarded 64...
Stewart’s Shops Has Store Improvements, Expansions, New Stores On Tap For 2014
By Barbara Brewer La Mere Construction projects for Stewart's Shops are underway for the season. Stewart's spokesperson Maria D'Amelia says the company has plans for a dozen or so larger projects, some of which have received final approval in...
Development Company Awaits Approval For 214-Unit Apartment Project In Malta
This architect's rendering shows what the proposed development would look like at 48 Saratoga Village Boulevard, south of Route 67, in Malta By Jill Nagy Hayes Development is awaiting approval from the Town of Malta for its revised plans...
Ohio-Based Firm Gets State Funding To Help Build Affordable Housing In Malta
By R.J. DeLuke An apartment complex project is in the works that is aimed at affordable housing intended for people in the Saratoga County work force who are having trouble finding affordable housing. The project is planned for property...
Study: Scaffold Law Endangers Workers, Drives Up Project Costs In New York State
New York state's unique "scaffold law," or Labor Law 240, designed to keep construction sites safe, is actually doing just the opposite: It is causing hundreds of injuries while costing the public millions of dollars, according to a recent...
Empire State College Names Information Officer, VP of Integrated Technologies
Samuel S. Conn is a new member of the college's senior leadership team Samuel S. Conn was named SUNY Empire State College's chief information officer and vice president for integrated technologies. As a member of the college's senior leadership...
BSNB Charitable Foundation marks 175th anniversary, gets Extra $75g From Bank
One hundred seventy-five years ago, BSNB's first president, James M. Cook, saw a need for a financial institution in the Ballston Spa area. His efforts helped bring about the formation of what is now Ballston Spa National Bank. Helping...
Canal System Could Be Used As Another Way To Ship Local Goods To Key Markets
This vessel, Ceres, sailed the Hudson last year, stopping in places like Mechanicville, carrying produce and locally made goods to ports as far south as New York City By Pete Bardunias Barges full of cargo routinely ply the tidal...
Historic Rip Van Dam Hotel Renovation, Expansion To Add 176 Downtown Rooms
Construction is expected to start this year on the renovation and expansion of the Rip Van Dam Hotel on Broadway that will look like this architect's rendering when complete By R.J. DeLuke If all goes according to plan, the...