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Company expanding at Glenville tech park

Integrated Fab Technologies to beef up production facility

A subsidiary of DHA Holdings is strengthening its local roots by tripling the size of its production facility in the Glenville Business and Technology Park.

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Saratoga-North Creek Railway expands summer season

To offer daily service, themed train events

The Saratoga & North Creek Railway announced May 16 that it will return to the rails with an expanded daily schedule for summer and fall 2012.

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High-tech software finds local home

Wolf Road company pushing European software in the states

The Capital District is quickly becoming a nanotech hub, attracting global businesses and new jobs. One of those new players hopes to act as a supporter of the manufacturing being done here and potentially improve semiconductor, nanotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities around the region.

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Region welcomes Obama

President says nanotech key to economic recovery

According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.

Rotterdam OKs Secondhand Law

No changes made to law despite concerns raised by storeowners

The Rotterdam Town Board on Wednesday, April 25, unanimously approved a local law regulating the acceptance and sale of secondhand items, with a focus on gold and other precious metals.

CVS rezone vote solidified

Rotterdam Town Board votes again, proposal fails

Residents opposing a zoning change for a proposed new CVS Pharmacy can rest easier knowing a majority of the Rotterdam Town Board has voted against it.

Event aims to build futures

Construction Career Days link students with job opportunities

Students from schools across the Greater Capital District watched in admiration as skilled tradespeople and professional operators demonstrated their industry knowledge at the 11th annual Capital District Construction Career Days.

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Socha Management plans mixed-use Glenville building

Project would be $9M investment, PILOT and sales tax waivers offered

Socha Management plans to expand its presence with a new three-story facility following success with its existing properties.

Laws target social media privacy

You’ve heard of employers asking for resumes and references, but Facebook passwords?

Outdoor farmers market set to open

Market's 32nd season kicks off May 3

The Downtown Market location at Schenectady City Hall will be open starting May 3 on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Beginning June 12, the St. Luke’s Farmers’ Market will run every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1241 State St.

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The cost of waiting

Secondhand dealers law debated as Rotterdam storeowners balk at waiting period and detailed report requirements

Rotterdam storeowners are hoping their elected officials make some tweaks before putting in place a proposed law governing their businesses.

Stalemate could spell end for CVS

Rotterdam Town Board split on holding public hearing

Chances are increasingly slim a rezoning to pave the way for a new CVS Pharmacy in Rotterdam will ever be made.

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Receiver of Taxes elected no more, after 2013

Glenville voters significantly approve switch to appointed post

There will be one less position on the ballot in future elections in the Town of Glenville.

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Glenville’s own Mad Men

Town contracts with Albany marketing firm for plan to attract businesses

Developing a professional marketing strategy is what Glenville officials are hoping will give the town a competitive edge in economic development.

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Targeting traffic and technology

$18M project will improve traffic congestion at UAlbany NanoCollege

The New York State Department of Transportation announced on Thursday, April 12, that construction has begun on a much-anticipated project aimed at easing traffic congestion and accommodating the growth expected from the University at Albany NanoCollege’s $366 million expansion project.

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