Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiatives to Support NYS Grown & Certified Farmers and Businesses

July 31, 2018

(July 31, 2018) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced several new initiatives to support New York State Grown & Certified participating farms and businesses, and drive consumer demand for New York’s agricultural products. Nearly $500,000 in funding is available for producers and retailers to help offset the cost of new packaging and on-product labeling, as well as in-store signage to increase brand recognition of Grown & Certified products. The New York State Grown & Certified program, first launched by Governor Cuomo in August 2016, promotes New York agricultural producers and growers who adhere to food safety and environmental sustainability standards.

PSC Revokes Charter Merger Agreement

July 30, 2018

(July 29, 2018) – In a surprise move, the state Public Service Commission announced Friday it’s rescinding its 2016 approval of the merger between Charter/Spectrum and Time Warner Cable.  The PSC cited Charter/Spectrum for failing to show it would make good on the conditions of the merger to upgrade and expand its services for unserved and underserved locations.  The PSC accused Charter/Spectrum of repeated failures to meet deadlines, attempts to skirt obligations to serve rural communities, unsafe practices in the field, failure to fully commit to its obligations under the 2016 merger agreement and the purposeful obfuscation of its performance and compliance obligations to the commission and its customers.

CEDC Board of Directors Meeting

August 28, 2018 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors on August 28, 2018 at 8:30 AM at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534

CEDC Loan Committee – MEETING CANCELLED

August 21, 2018 - 1:00 PM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee on August 21, 2018 at 1:00 PM at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534

CEDC Governance and Nominating Committee

August 15, 2018 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Governance and Nominating Committee held on  August 15, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534

Columbia County CRC – MEETING CANCELLED

August 7, 2018 - 8:35 AM

Please take notice that there will be a regular meeting of the Columbia County Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) which will be held on August 7, 2018 at 8:35am at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534

Columbia County IDA Meeting

August 7, 2018 - 8:30 AM

Please take notice that there will be a regular meeting of the Columbia County Industrial Development Agency held on August 7, 2018 at 8:30am at their offices at 4303 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534. 

CEDC Issues RFP for Rail Trail Feasibility Study

July 20, 2018

(July 17, 2018)  – Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) today issued its Request for Proposals (RFP) to perform consulting work to determine the feasibility of constructing a multi—use Rail Trail connecting Hudson and Philmont in Columbia County.   CEDC is collaborating with Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) in the development of this feasibility study.  Consulting work will be funded by CEDC with support from a 2017 Hudson River Valley Greenway Trail Grant Program.  The project will be monitored by CLC and the Greenway.   With the release today, proposals to the RFP will be due Friday, August 10, 2018 at 4:00 PM, with RFP questions or clarifications due by August 3, 2018.  CEDC will review and consider all responses submitted and anticipates making an award on August 27, 2018.  The RFP is available on CEDC’s website at www.columbiaedc.com. 

SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: Governor Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Downtown Hudson as Part of $10 Million Award

July 11, 2018

(July 11, 2018) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 13 transformational projects for Hudson as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award.  The strategic investments in downtown Hudson will create additional employment and housing opportunities, as well as improve safety and aesthetics for streetscapes throught the city.  The investments are part of the Governor’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the upstate economy and create more opportunities for the Capital Region.