A project in Mechanicville is among 63 bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use path transportation enhancement projects that will get some of the $67 million in state funding. The funds are being doled out to encourage tourism and economic development opportunities...
Minimum Wage Increase Affects Some Employers, But Woes Not Insurmountable
By Jill Nagy Generally, local employers "were aware but not happy" about the increase in New York state's minimum wage that took effect Dec. 31, with further increases scheduled for December 2014 and 2015, according to Wayne Dubiac of...
Ballston Spa National Bank Announces Community Support Award Recipients
Ballston Spa National Bank recently announced its 2013 Community Support Award recipients. Through the bank's Volunteers in Action program, all bank employees are encouraged to support the community by volunteering their time. Bank officials said that of the more...
Government Offers Free Online Service To Verify Employees’ Eligibility To Work
More than 500,000 companies now use E-Verify, the free online service that allows United States employers to confirm their new employees' eligibility to work, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. "Since it was established, E-Verify has experienced...
Saratoga County Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Free Human Resources Seminar
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will hold a human resources seminar from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the chamber office, 28 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs. The session is free of charge. With the changing landscape of regulations...
State’s Official Health Plan Marketplace Shows Strong Enrollment, Officials Say
NY State of Health (NYSOH), the state's official health plan marketplace, reported that as of Jan. 20, 587,486 New Yorkers had completed their applications and 328,796 have enrolled for coverage since the launch of the Marketplace on Oct. 1....
NYSERDA Gives $200G To Ballston Spa HS To Expand Clean Technologies Program
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded $200,000 to the Ballston Spa Central School District to support the expansion of the district's clean technologies and sustainable industries Early College High School (ECHS), a state Pathways...
Businesses Voice Concerns About Casinos, Say Partnership Is Key To Future Success
Local business people, staff of Saratoga Casino & Raceway and tourism representatives await the start of a fact-finding meeting on a proposed new casino in Saratoga Springs. By R.J. DeLuke Officials from Saratoga Casino and Raceway, the only known...
Saratoga County Projects Get Assistance From NYS Economic Development Grants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month announced $715.9 million in economic development grants Wednesday, including numerous awards to entities and projects in Saratoga County. "We are transforming New York state into a top destination for companies from around the world to...
von Schenk Is 2014 Board Chairman Of Saratoga County Chamber Of Commerce
Stephan von Schenk will lead the Chamber board of directors in 2014. Stephan von Schenk is the new chairman of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2014. He is executive vice president of commercial lending at...