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'Coolest Thing Made In NY' Competition Accepting Nominations 'Coolest Thing Made In NY' Competition Accepting Nominations
'Coolest Thing Made In NY' Competition Accepting Nominations Know of a product that’s too cool for school? The Business Council of New York State is now accepting nominations for its inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York” competition. "A statewide initiative aimed at spotlighting the innovation, creativity, and manufacturing excellence of businesses across the state," the council said of the contest.  "This exciting competition will provide a platform for manufacturers to showcase their products and highlight the vital role they play in driving New York's economy forward." The competition is open to all products that are created in New Yor…

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by Michael Mashburn
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This County In Region Now Leads State In Job Growth, Report Says This County In Region Now Leads State In Job Growth, Report Says
This County In Region Now Leads State In Job Growth, Report Says Those looking for work would do well to check out one New York county above all others. Sullivan County is leading the entire state - even New York City - in job growth, according to a new report from the state Department of Labor. Private-sector job growth in Sullivan County grew 9.1 percent year-over-year for September 2022, the report found. For comparison, New York City had a 6.8 percent job growth rate during the same period. Information services and the leisure and hospitality industries saw the most significant growth from the previous year at 100 percent and 32.5 percent, respect…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening The county executives from Westchester and Rockland convened to discuss Day 1 of Phase 1 of the reopening of the Hudson Valley region amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The region - which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties. - met the required metrics set forth by the state to begin reopening after nine weeks of shutting down due to the COVID-19 virus. On Tuesday, May 26, the day the region was given the green light to kickstart some non-essential businesses, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Rockland County E…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's What You Should Know About The Four Phases Of NY Reopenings COVID-19: Here's What You Should Know About The Four Phases Of NY Reopenings
Covid-19: Here's What You Should Know About The Four Phases Of NY Reopenings With Long Island and the Hudson Valley now set for Phase 1 reopenings, nine of New York State's 10 regions will be moving forward to reach the fourth and final phase. Re-opening refers to non-essential businesses and business activities.  After two weeks, state and regional officials will evaluate the outcomes of the reopening and then decide whether or not the region can move to the next phase. These are the four phases: Phase 1: Construction Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting Retail (Limited to curbside or in-store pickup or drop off) Manufacturing Wholesale Trade Phase 2: …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Fifth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Others COVID-19: Fifth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Others
Covid-19: Fifth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Others Five down, five to go. When the clock strikes midnight, five regions in New York will have the green light to “unpause” selected non-essential businesses. Central New York has joined the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country and Southern Tier as regions that have met the seven metrics set forth by the state that will allow them to reopen. Related story - COVID-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate Of the five other regions, the Capital Region and mid-Hudson Valley have met five of seven metrics, while Long Island, New York City, and West…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Fourth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Six Others COVID-19: Fourth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Six Others
Covid-19: Fourth NY Region Reaches Benchmark To Reopen Economy; Check Status Of Six Others A fourth region in New York has been given the green light to “unpause” some non-essential businesses when the state begins slowly reopening the economy on Friday, May 15. North Country has joined the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Mohawk Valley as regions that have met the seven metrics set forth by the state to begin reopening. You can check an online dashboard to track how close New York's six other regions are to reopening here. According to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, provided nothing changes, the four regions can begin opening businesses for phase one on Friday, May 15, which …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says COVID-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: NY Businesses Need To Design 'New Normal' To Re-Open, Cuomo Says Businesses need to now design a "new normal" that emphasizes social distance, personal protective equipment and other factors to re-open amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.  A phased plan to re-open the state and "re-imagine a new normal for the state" was outlined by Cuomo at his daily news briefing on Sunday, April 26. The plan will be implemented in phases and be based on regional analysis and determinations and start with construction and manufacturing, Cuomo said. (See first five images above.) Based on Centers for Disease Control rec…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York COVID-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York
Covid-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York There were 562 newly reported deaths tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York, the most fatalities reported in a single day since the outbreak. At his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, April 3, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,482 new positive cases, bringing the state’s total to 102,863 cases, four times more than any other state. There have now been 2,935 deaths reported, up from 2,373 the day before - the biggest single-day increase since the crisis began. 
“When this started, New York had airports that were designated as entrance zones,…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Cuomo Calls On New York Businesses To Manufacture Masks, Gowns, Other PPE COVID-19: Cuomo Calls On New York Businesses To Manufacture Masks, Gowns, Other PPE
Covid-19: Cuomo Calls On New York Businesses To Manufacture Masks, Gowns, Other PPE All hands are on deck as New York prepares for the “Battle of the Mountaintop” against novel coronavirus (COVID-19). New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling on businesses capable of doing so to shift gears and begin manufacturing masks, gowns and other personal protective equipment to aid healthcare workers. “The cruelest irony is that this nation and so many others are reliant on China for so many of these products,” Cuomo said. “Many of these products in the normal marketplace were made in China, and now you have everyone shopping for PPE and ventilators.” Earlier story: COVID-19: 8…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Manufacturer Acquires Facility In Hudson Valley, Will Invest $720M Manufacturer Acquires Facility In Hudson Valley, Will Invest $720M
Manufacturer Acquires Facility In Hudson Valley, Will Invest $720M A Fortune 500 company has pledged more than $700 million to expand its manufacturing operations in the Hudson Valley. ON Semiconductor announced that it will expand operations in New York by purchasing and preserving the existing GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 10 manufacturing facility in East Fishkill. The company committed an investment of more than $720 million over 10 years to establish its first 300mm chip manufacturing plant. "This is an exciting announcement for Dutchess County, and we are grateful to Empire State Development for brokering the expansion of ON Semiconductor, US-based, publicly t…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
SUNY Orange Job, Career Fair Nears SUNY Orange Job, Career Fair Nears
SUNY Orange Job, Career Fair Nears Looking for work, or a better job?  You can meet representatives of  more than 70 Hudson Valley employers on April 12 when SUNY Orange hosts its annual Job and Career Fair. The fair runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on April 12 in the Diana Physical Education Center on the College’s Middletown campus. Businesses representing the fields of healthcare, banking, manufacturing, human services, retail, education, insurance, hospitality and tourism will be on-hand to meet job seekers.  Public sector employers will be in attendance as well. 

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by Jon Craig