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...
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...