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Peekskill Will Get $10 Million In State Funding For Downtown Revitalization Peekskill Will Get $10 Million In State Funding For Downtown Revitalization
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…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp
Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp Two of the area’s leading business advocacy organizations will soon become one, following the announcement of a major merger between the Westchester County Association and the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.The deal, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 29, will center on strengthening the economy in the Hudson Valley. The new organization - which has not been given a designated name - is expected to take effect later this year. When the merger is complete, current WCA Chairman William Harrington is expected to serve as the chairman of a unified board of directors. Bill Mooney, the president …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Area 'Farm To Table' Business Wins Mid-Hudson Grant Area 'Farm To Table' Business Wins Mid-Hudson Grant
Area 'Farm To Table' Business Wins Mid-Hudson Grant This story has been updated. Tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers and chickens scurrying around – they’ve got it all at Fable: From Farm to Table in Ossining.   The farm was recently awarded a grant from the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council.  Farm Manager Tom Deacon is bursting with excitement over the award of $41,042 which will be used to construct hoop houses with wash stations, diversify production and increase sustainable practices. Fable’s grant award was made possible by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). REDC is a State program aimed to increase local inv…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Leadership, Staff Changes Announced For Rockland Business Association Leadership, Staff Changes Announced For Rockland Business Association
Leadership, Staff Changes Announced For Rockland Business Association The Rockland Business Association is kicking off the second half of 2018 with a number of significant people-related changes including a retirement, a promotion, two new directors and two new vice chairs. Also, Al Samuels, RBA president/CEO, has been appointed to the executive committee of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council. He has served on the Council since its inception in 2011. Samuels is Rockland’s only voting member on the Council and serves as Chair of the group’s Veteran’s Task Force. He also serves on the Marketing Committee, the Innovation Hot Spot Task Force and…

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by Jon Craig