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Business
Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Gets OK
Amazon is expanding its footprint in New York and has been given the go-ahead to construct a massive warehouse in the Hudson Valley, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the region. The giant online retailer had been eyeing warehouse space in Orange County, with the intent to build a warehouse in Montgomery that will sprawl over more than 1,000,000-square feet near the intersection of Route 17K and 747. Following weeks of debate throughout the town, the project was granted a PILOT agreement this week and construction is set to kick off in the next few weeks. The project had to be app…
Business
New Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Would Bring 800-Plus Jobs
Though plans to build a new Amazon headquarters in Long Island City fell by the wayside, the online retail giant may still be expanding its foothold in the state and into the Hudson Valley, bringing nearly 1,000 jobs with it. Amazon is eyeing warehouse space in Orange County, building a warehouse in Montgomery over more than 1,000,000-square feet near the intersection of Route 17K and 747, Town Supervisor Brian Maher confirmed this week. According to the retail giant, if approved, the Orange County distribution warehouse would house larger items such as furniture and outdoor equipment. It i…
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Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County
Amazon is set to open a new distribution center in Fairfield County early next year, potentially creating hundreds of jobs for area residents. The retail giant announced that it will set up shop in Stratford as soon as Jan. 1 next year on Long Beach Boulevard as part of a seven-year pact between the city and company. “We are pleased to be welcoming Amazon to Stratford,” Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, said. “Stratford is an ideal location for this new distribution center for Amazon. We have great transportation access as well as a terrific skilled labor force ready to take on the jobs Amazo…
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Business Council Of Westchester Elects New Chairperson, Six New Board Members
The Business Council of Westchester has officially elected a new chairperson as well as six board members to its Board of Directors. The council elected Heidi Davidson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Galvanize Worldwide, as chairperson of the Board of Directors at the BCW’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 10. Galvanize Worldwide is considered to be the largest distributed network of marketing and communications experts in the world. Davidson will succeed Anthony Justic, a partner with accounting firm Maier, Markey and Justic LLP, who has served as chairman for the past five years. She has serve…
Business
Westchester County Association Starts Search For New CEO/President
The Westchester County Association has officially started its search to fill the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. As Westchester’s leading economic development and business advocacy organization, the WCA has developed a seven-member search committee chaired by Jeff Menkes, President and CEO of The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and a key member of WCA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The committee will spend two to three months searching for and interviewing potential candidates to replace William M. Mooney, Jr., who is retiring as of December 31. According to Men…
Sports
Breaking Ground: Here's What Islanders' New Arena Will Look Like
Home sweet home. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and other local leaders were on hand on Monday, Sept. 23 to break ground at Belmont Park, the $1.3 billion future home of the New York Islanders. According to officials, “announced in December 2017, the Belmont Redevelopment Project will turn 43 acres of underutilized parking lots at Belmont Park into a premier sports and hospitality destination, including a new 19,000-seat arena for the New York Islanders hockey team and other events, a 250-key hotel, a state-of-the-art retail village and office and community space.…
Politics
Peekskill Will Get $10 Million In State Funding For Downtown Revitalization
Downtown Peekskill is getting a makeover as part of the governor’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Peekskill will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the fourth round of the initiative. The money is designed to “help communities boost their economies by transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods.” Peekskill is inviting people to “Take a Peek… Discover Peekskill!,” with revitalization efforts targeting the Downtown Central Business District and waterfront Transit-Oriented Development District. While talk…
Real Estate
$95M Apartment Complex Planned For Westchester Avenue In White Plains
A $95 million development will replace a parking lot across from a busy office building in the heart of Westchester County's I-287 corridor. The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved measures to provide financial incentives for the complex that would be constructed at 1133 Westchester Ave. in White Plains. According to the IDA, the complex would be comprised of three separate five-story buildings on a 20-acre site with a total of 303 one- two- and three-bedroom apartments. Of those units, 19 would be deemed affordable. The amenities planned at the site include a …
Politics
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has met with Amazon executives, including CEO Jeff Bezos, in an effort to encourage them to reconsider pulling out of a planned second headquarters in Long Island City. The online retail giant announced on Thursday, Feb. 14 that it is backpedaling out of the planned deal to construct a headquarters in New York, despite strong support from area residents. The reversal of fortune came following a vocal outcry from some politicians due to their displeasure over tax incentives. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to b…
News
Westchester Lawmakers Face Off With Con Ed Officials Over Natural Gas Moratorium
Con Edison officials were back in the hot seat this week, as Westchester lawmakers grilled the utility company about the gas moratorium set to take effect on March 15. Last month, Con Edison announced that the demand for new gas has surpassed its limits in southern Westchester, prompting them to stop accepting new customers beginning on March 15. The announcement led to finger-pointing and panic for many Westchester officials and developers with extensive, multi-million dollar projects in the works. There have been public meetings hosted by the Public Service Commission, and on Monday, Con …
Politics
Cuomo To Blame For Westchester Gas Crisis, NY Post Editorial Says
There has been plenty of finger pointing and proclamations made since Con Edison announced its planned gas moratorium in Westchester. Now one of New York’s biggest newspapers is turning its gaze toward Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The New York Post Editorial Board released an opinion piece over the weekend, stating that the proposed moratorium - which takes effect on March 15 - is the fault of the governor. “Let’s face it: Even if the state forced Con Ed to sign up new customers, the utility still couldn’t deliver gas it doesn’t have,” the Post wrote. “Yet this disaster is entirely self-inf…
Politics
Gas Moratorium Prompts Westchester Leaders To Urge Cuomo Take Action
Con Edison’s announced gas moratorium has sent many municipalities into a panic, prompting local lawmakers to encourage New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take action against the utility company. More than two dozen officials put their name on a letter to the governor, in which they ask Cuomo to expedite the New York Public Service Commission proposal called “Smart Solutions for Natural Gas,” and to introduce incentives for those using clean energy sources. “Smart Solutions for Natural Gas,” proposes increasing the use of geothermal heating and air source heating pump solutions are currently pen…
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