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Jim Gordon

Children’s Annex changes its name

Oct-30-09, 10:28 AM

The Children’s Annex in Kingston is now named the Center for Spectrum Services.



Businesses expelled from EZ nearing appeals deadline

Jul-17-09, 12:42 PM

A final list of expelled business from state empire zones now enters the appeal phase.

Unusual weather on the farm 

May-21-10, 01:12 PM

Early warmth, late frost and wild wind haven’t hurt ag too much.



Budget woes force innovation

Dec-30-09, 12:16 PM

Higher demand, less revenue: Counties face daunting 2010.



Commercial RE still in doldrums

Sep-18-09, 09:30 AM

Recession clings to commercial real estate in Westchester and Hudson Valley.

Colleges ace economics

Largest private employers earn DCEDC nod

Nov-23-08, 07:00 PM

The 11th annual Dutchess County Economic Development Corp.'s Business Excellence award presentation drew a huge crowd to the Grandview in Poughkeepsie “To celebrate some good things,” said Anne Conroy, the group’s president.

Out With The Old

Leaders seek fresh ideas

Mar-08-09, 07:00 PM

The county executives of the Hudson Valley say that the future of government requires innovation, cooperation and cost cutting.



Poughkeepsie weighs making Market Street two ways

May-17-09, 07:00 PM

A key street in Poughkeepsie is being turned back to two-way traffic.

Looking to amp up solar power

Aug-20-10, 12:20 PM

Prism Solar Technologies of Highland and Central Hudson are working on a three-year project to test Prism Solar’s patented holographic film against a pair of other methods for collecting sunshine and converting it to electricity.  

Beacon wants its inclined rail line back

May-28-10, 11:17 AM

Beacon Incline Rail boosters say a $14m restoration means $68m annually.



Twin projects could remake Ulster economy

Dec-18-09, 01:25 PM

Progress in 2009 for two potential green business parks.

Not yet in the bag

Move to charge for grocery sacks advances

Mar-15-09, 07:00 PM

What price plastic?



Pattern for Progress seeks consolidations

Jun-12-09, 10:05 AM

Pattern for Progress brings regional leaders together to cobble a better way to deliver government services.

Chelsea Homes back in business

Oct-12-08, 07:00 PM

Almost 50 jobs in Ulster County were likely saved through an agreement enabling the acquisition of  the Chelsea Homes property in Marlboro by Excel Homes of Camp Hill, Pa., and a reopening of manufacturing and sales operations.

The business of aging

Apr-27-08, 07:00 PM

Private sector steps in as hospital gears back. 

Sides remain hopeful for pollution resolution at Tech City

Sep-07-08, 07:00 PM

Tech City, the 260-acre site in the town of Ulster that once housed IBM, may be moving toward resolving the legal and pollution complications that have contributed to a decade of frustration for its owner as well as Ulster County economic development officials.

Study seeks ‘smart’ path to the future

Jul-23-10, 11:09 AM

Quadricentennial legacy group offers smart growth agenda; seeks input via interactive website.



Bad heading for worse

Jan-22-10, 02:23 PM

More workers, fewer jobs in Hudson Valley.

Panel maker is on a roll

Apr-02-10, 01:41 PM

Solar Watt starts line. Gets $41M and a visit from labor secretary.



Driven to the edge

May-22-09, 04:21 PM

Chrysler and GM dealers in the area face franchise closings and nonrenewals and at least one Westchester dealer is fighting in court to keep his business.