“As investigations continue to swirl around contracting for the Buffalo Billion economic development project, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration is moving to block any communications between state agenices and a lobbying firm that has come under scrutiny in the probe, Whiteman, Osterman and Hanna. Meanwhile, documents obtained by Capital Tonight show the man Cuomo has … [Read more…]
State officials barred from communicating with top federal lobbyist at Albany firm
“Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has barred all state officials from communicating with the top federal lobbyist for Albany’s biggest law firm. Todd Howe, the president of a Washington, D.C., subsidiary of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, is involved in a federal investigation of Cuomo’s premier economic development programs. Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP has … [Read more…]
State officials barred from communicating with top federal lobbyist at Albany firm
“State officials are barred from communicating with Howe and anyone at WOH Government Solutions, an administration official said.” read the entire article French, Marie. Albany Business Review 2 May 2016.
Delanson rescuers release feisty bobcat
“Eric Brown loaded his surly bobcat into a crate and prepared to say goodbye. Brown, animal caretaker at Outpost No. 4 Wildlife Rehabilitation in Delanson, had rehabilitated the wild animal over the winter. Now it was spring, and time for “Bobbie” the bobcat to re-enter the wild. This did not come without complaining from … [Read more…]
This green and unpleasant land: Incredible aerial pictures reveal the true colossal scale of a 150-acre solar energy farm in the Hampshire countryside
“From the ridgetop lane at Hildon, it is clear the downs across the river on the opposite side of the valley have been transformed – lush green fields and grassland replaced by a shield of unyielding blue. But it’s only from the air that the true colossal scale of Hampshire’s newest solar energy farm … [Read more…]
Former Duanesburg highway chief faces water theft charge
“Former Duanesburg Highway Superintendent Steve Perog is awaiting court disposition of a petty larceny arrest in Rhinebeck earlier this winter. Rhinebeck police Sgt. Peter Dunn confirmed Perog’s arrest Jan. 26 following an investigation of theft, which revealed Perog, 51, of Delanson, was taking water from the Village Highway Department Garage for his Dutchess County-based … [Read more…]
Delanson woman wins $1.52M malpractice jury award
“A jury has awarded a Delanson woman $1.52 million, finding her doctor guilty of malpractice when he failed to repair a bowel injury caused while he performed a hysterectomy. The bowel injury required 51-year-old Denise Frith to have a colostomy and wear a bag to collect her waste for seven months, then to undergo … [Read more…]
3 potential Metroplex board members are interviewed
“Robert Wall, a board member who has been with the authority for over a decade, is retiring form his seat, which represents the towns of Duanesburg and Princetown. . . . . . At the county Legislature’s committee meeting Monday night, the Legislature interviewed the three people who have been recommended to take their … [Read more…]
Duanesburg residents to voice broadband concerns
“Emailing a document without worrying about the file size, leisurely watching Netflix, doing research or just browsing the Web with unlimited, high-speed access — that’s what Annabel Felton wishes she and her family could do. The Feltons live on Creek Road in Duanesburg, which is one of many in the town without broadband or … [Read more…]
Solar farms to go ahead but firms seek clarity
“GREEN energy firms say solar farms planned for the borough will go ahead but are calling for more clarity on the sector’s long-term future. Four companies are currently intending to build the renewable energy sites in the borough, with three applications already submitted to Wigan Council and one yet to be sent to planners. … [Read more…]