“A lending agency operated by the state Energy Research and Development Authority has received its first infusion of private, non-government funding for green energy projects. NY Green Bank, which is a division of NYSERDA this week said it has closed on its first private capital fundraising round, with $314 million from Bank of America. … [Read more…]
“As her parents watched in the early morning hours from a theme park in Orlando, Fla., Duanesburg cyclist Emma White and her U.S. teammates delivered an ending that wasn’t quite a fairy tale but was still deeply satisfying Tuesday. White won a bronze medal when the U.S. defeated Canada in the Olympic cycling team … [Read more…]
“A second, huge solar farm planned for 220 acres of land near Chippenham has been submitted – prompting rapid local objection. Eden Renewables submitted a planing application for the solar farm at Leigh Delamere – just after another bid went in for the 200 acre site at Forest Gate. Stanton St Quinton Parish Council … [Read more…]
“Two parish councils have bucked the trend of objecting to the schemes – by supporting them, despite considerable local opposition. Eden Renewables has put in a planing application for a 220 acre solar farm at Leigh Delamere – just after it submitted another bid for the 200 acre site at Forest Gate. Stanton St … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg cyclist Emma White and her United States teammates came in third in qualifying in Team Pursuit on Monday at the Tokyo Olympics. White, who is a Union College graduate, Chloe Dygert, Jennifer Valente and Lily Williams finished in 4 minutes, 10.118 seconds in the 4,000 meter race, behind first-place Germany, which set a … [Read more…]
“The Capital District YMCA announced the decision Monday. The Schenectady branch, at 433 State St., is the only site that the organization hasn’t reopened at least partially. The Duanesburg and Troy branches have been open this summer but limited to outdoor programs. The Schenectady YMCA will reopen with initially limited hours: 6 a.m. to … [Read more…]
“So that’s what a race looks like. A year and a half out of competition because of the pandemic, eight nations sent teams to the qualifying round of the women’s track cycling team pursuit at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games early Monday morning, including Team USA featuring Duanesburg High School and Union College graduate … [Read more…]
“Despite the impact of the pandemic, the New York Power Authority’s Smart Path Moses-Adirondack rebuild continues to roll along. During Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Massena Intake, Power Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Gil Quiniones said the project was about one-third complete. “We’re rebuilding what we call the Moses-Adirondack line, which starts from … [Read more…]
“Team USA wanted to go faster, so they did — during a pitstop. Emma White and most of her women’s track cycling teammates who will be competing in the team pursuit portion of their sport at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics next month arrived in Los Angeles from Colorado Springs on Sunday to take advantage … [Read more…]
“While Duanesburg cyclist Emma White is heading to her first Olympics in Tokyo this week, she said her thoughts remain with her close friend and teammate who committed suicide two years ago. Kelly Catlin, who won a silver medal in Team Pursuit at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, killed herself at age … [Read more…]