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Schenectady County Legislature to accept $6 million Grant Award for County-Wide Public Safety Radio System

  “The Schenectady County Legislature’s Public Safety and Firefighting committee discussed at their June 3rd meeting the acceptance of a $6 million grant award from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to expand public safety radio communication systems, vastly improving radio coverage, particularly in areas with difficult terrain. “Every second … [Read more…]

Christman Sanctuary reopens after vandalism

“The Christman Sanctuary reopened Thursday, after it had been closed a week for repairs due to vandalism. “We appreciate the rapid response of local law enforcement as well as the outpouring of support from the community as to why it was necessary to temporarily close the preserve,” said Gabe Chapin, the forest conservation and stewardship … [Read more…]

Countywide emergency radio system planned

  “SCHENECTADY COUNTY — The Schenectady County Legislature is preparing to fund an $18.6 million upgrade to the emergency radio system used by police, fire and emergency medical agencies in the county, establishing a single countywide system. Two legislative committees Monday night approved the plans, which will be aided by a $6 million state grant … [Read more…]

The politician, the underwear model and Meghan Markle

  “In the dark, distant days before Instagram, one of the Big Questions in any major media storm was always – is there a royal family angle? That’s the part of Angus Taylor’s Cayman Islands CV that he modestly hasn’t shared with us. The Energy Minister is up to his Reg Grundies in royal hyperlinks. … [Read more…]

ENB – Region 4 Notices 5/1/2019

  “Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Robert Payst Application will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the an application for a minor subdivision. The project is located in the Town of Duanesburg, New York. Contact: Dale Warner, Town of … [Read more…]

Barnaby Joyce and Watergate: the water buybacks scandal explained

  “Barnaby Joyce is under fire because of an $80m deal he approved as water minister in 2017. The company that received the payment, Eastern Australia Agriculture (EAA), booked a $52m profit on the deal, much of which appears to have been transferred to its parent company in the Cayman Islands. That company was co-founded … [Read more…]

NCONDEZI AND GRIDX PARTNER UP TO INVEST IN AFRICA’S VAST SOLAR LANDSCAPE

  “British based company, Ncondezi Energy entered into an agreement with GridX Africa, a private power producer to form a joint venture which would specialize in installing solar mini grids for businesses and shops acroos Africa. This new alliance emerging in the solar energy sector of Africa aims to conquer the vast potential of the … [Read more…]

Barnaby Joyce and Watergate: the water buybacks scandal explained

  “Barnaby Joyce is under fire because of an $80m deal he approved as water minister in 2017. The company that received the payment, Eastern Australia Agriculture (EAA), booked a $52m profit on the deal, much of which appears to have been transferred to its parent company in the Cayman Islands. That company was co-founded … [Read more…]

Interconnection Electrical System Review from National Grid to Oak Hill Solar

  “Coordinated Electrical System Interconnect Review for Distributed Energy Resources – NYSSIR for Customer: Oak Hill Solar I, LLC Applicant: New PowerCo Inc. 5,000kW Photovoltaic Generator System 13590 Duanesburg Road Delanson NY 12053 Interconnection to National Grid NY Northeast Region Cobleskill District Delanson #269 Substation 13.2 kV Feeder 26951”   read the entire review for … [Read more…]