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...
Rules Released For Casino Construction, Operation; Applications Are Due June 30
Entities in the Capital District interested in building a new gambling casino -- including Saratoga Casino and Raceway -- have until June 30 to file the application with the state. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board on the...
Chamber Of Southern Saratoga County Gives Out 6 Awards At Its Annual Dinner
Chamber of Southern Saratoga County President/CEO Pete Bardunias gives a presentation on the local marine and agriculture industries at the group's annual dinner in March More than 300 attendees including representatives from some of Tech Valley's largest manufacturers joined...
DOT Seeks Public Comments On Plans To Improve Rail Service, NYC To Niagara Falls
State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced the extension of the public comment period on the High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which outlines plans for improving passenger and freight rail service...
NYRA: Saratoga Race Course Fans To See More TVs, More Backyard Tables This Year
The New York Racing Association says that Saratoga Race Course will have $1.9 million in upgrades this summer, including hundreds of new high-definition televisions, an enhanced sound system and more tables for guests in its popular backyard area. NYRA...
Bobrick Washroom Equipment To Expand Clifton Park Facility By About 40 Percent
Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. is about to break ground on a $3.5-million addition, depicted in this architect's rendering. It is one of the company's six plants in North America By Jill Nagy Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc. is about to...
Saratoga National Bank And Trust Co. To Lease Space To Open Branch In Colonie
Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co. announced plans for an eighth location in the town of Colonie. The bank will be leasing a 2,800-squarefoot space at 501 New Karner Road in the Rosewood Plaza. Bank officials said the new...
Applications For Leadership Saratoga’s Class Of 2014-15 Available On April 15
Application for the Leadership Saratoga Class of 2014-15 will be open on April 15, a program sponsored by the Saratoga County Chamber Of Commerce. The program is designed to orient and train persons who are interested in becoming more...
Saratoga Springs City Center Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary Of Operation In 2014
The Saratoga Springs City Center is celebrating the facility's 30th anniversary of operation this year. The facility opened its doors in 1984. It hosts 150 groups and organizations each year and welcomes over 150,000 event attendees and convention guests...