Schenectady County

Distributed Solar Development to Locate Corporate HQ at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady

  “The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority today announced that Distributed Solar Development will locate the company’s new corporate headquarters at Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady’s live-work-play waterfront development. Distributed Solar Development (DSD) designs, builds, owns and operates distributed solar and energy solutions for commercial, industrial and municipal customers. Incubated at GE’s Schenectady campus for seven years, … [Read more…]

County-wide Shared Services Property Tax Savings Plan

  “The municipalities within Schenectady County have a long and strong history in collaboration and shared services for the process outlined in the Part BBB Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2017, the County of Schenectady convened the County-wide Shared Services Panel to develop additional collaborations and shared services that will reduce municipal costs and … [Read more…]

Pattersonville Solar, LLC in Town of Princetown, Schenectady County, New York

    August 13, 2019 Town Board Meeting   June 27, 2019 Planning Board Minutes   May 23, 2019 Planning Board Meeting Minutes   January 24, 2019 Planning Board Minutes Engineer Rich Homenick (sub. for Cole) “Pattersonville Solar Facility, LLC, 500 Union Street, Suite 625, Seattle Wa. 98101 (a subsidiary of Teichos) and Donald Brooks, … [Read more…]

A Solar Star Is Born: GE And Blackrock Form New Solar Powerhouse

  “GE and BlackRock, the giant investment firm with trillions in assets under management, have agreed to build a new solar industry powerhouse. Called Distributed Solar Development, the company will design, build, own and operate distributed solar and storage solutions for customers. The new firm will stand on a bedrock of GE’s solar business launched … [Read more…]

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…]

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…]

Cuomo Announces More than $32 Million in State Grant Funding to Improve Emergency Communications in Seven Counties

  “Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $32 million in grant funding has been awarded to seven counties to improve emergency communications. This funding will help counties strengthen communications infrastructure that is critical during emergency situations and enhance public safety operations. This includes a variety of projects ranging from the construction of new … [Read more…]

GE Solar

  Planning Board Minutes September 20, 2019. “OTHER: Comprehensive Review- No review this month GE County Solar Project Review: 1. SBL# 55.00-4-9 384 Park Rd (Closed Landfill) 2. SBL# 66.00-2-26.2 1378 Cole Rd (Water Treatment Plant) 3. SBL# 66.00-2-1 7745 Western Tpke (Village property) 4. SBL# 43.00-2-13 N. Knight Rd (Village Property) 5. SBL# 66.53-1-2 … [Read more…]

Schoharie man arrested in ATM theft

  “A Schoharie man was charged on December 10 after an ATM machine was stolen in Duanesburg. Police said the arrest could lead to more arrests connected with the recent burglaries at commercial businesses. The Latham State Police said that on Sunday night, December 9, the ATM machine was stolen and the jukebox was broken … [Read more…]

DELANSON GARAGE FIRE VICTIM STILL UNKNOWN

  “State police have no positive identification yet on a body found inside a truck after a large garage fire Saturday night. Fire crews went to 1132 Thousand Acres Road at 9:08 p.m. after a report of an explosion and found a four-car, detached garage in flames. Crews from Delanson, Duanesburg, Quaker Street, Mariaville, Esperance, … [Read more…]