Daily Archives: December 9, 2019

$14 Million Farmland Protection Initiative

Governor Cuomo announced a new $14 million initiative to help New York farms with critical financial assistance to keep valuable farmland in production, allow diversification, and ensure long-term viability of operations. More

Low Unemployment Continues for County

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary October 2019 Area Unemployment Rates In October, Columbia County has again posted the lowest unemployment rate in the state.  The County’s October unemployment rate of 2.8% is slightly higher than the October 2108 rate of 2.7%. MORE