Upstate New York

Application Window Opens for Grow-NY, New York State and Cornell University's Multi-Million Dollar Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Upstate New York, NEW YORK, Startup company

SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New York state and Cornell University today announced that the application window of the 2020 Grow-NY business competition is now open for submissions.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New York state and Cornell University today announced that the application window of the 2020 Grow-NY business competition is now open for submissions.
  • We are committed to helping these innovative companies grow and thrive in New York State."
  • "The Grow-NY competition is attracting startup innovation that will support job creation and the further development of our state's food, beverage and agriculture industries."
  • The Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) supports economic impact in Upstate New York through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Hudson Valley's Construction Industry Council Urges Gov. Cuomo to Fund Infrastructure Work

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Geography of New York state), Regions of the United States, Washington Irving, Hudson Valley, Upstate New York, Tarrytown, New York, Andrew Cuomo, NEW YORK

Andrew Cuomo outlined his Executive Budget, the Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley, Inc. joined other industry leaders urging lawmakers to address New York State's infrastructure crisis and fund much-needed improvements.

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  • Andrew Cuomo outlined his Executive Budget, the Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley, Inc. joined other industry leaders urging lawmakers to address New York State's infrastructure crisis and fund much-needed improvements.
  • "We've reached a critical point in New York State," said John J. Cooney, Jr., executive director of the Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley, headquartered in Tarrytown.
  • We applaud that initiative and urge the governor to include in the state budget necessary funding for infrastructure work."
  • Rebuild NY Now also has cited studies showing that for every billion dollars spent on infrastructure repair, more than 28,000 jobs are created.

Interact Marketing earns Best Marketing Agency of the Hudson Valley Award

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Geography of New York state), Upstate New York, Hudson, New York, Hudson Valley, Hudson, Ohio, Hudson, NEW YORK

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Interact Marketing, a leading digital marketing agency in New York's Hudson Valley, has been declared Best Marketing Agency in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual "Best of Hudson Valley" annual award program.

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  • NEW WINDSOR, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Interact Marketing, a leading digital marketing agency in New York's Hudson Valley, has been declared Best Marketing Agency in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual "Best of Hudson Valley" annual award program.
  • Now, with the Best of Hudson Valley award, the company is also being recognized regionally for it's expertise in the online marketing industry.
  • Interact Marketing is a full-service New York digital marketing agency based in the Hudson Valley in New Windsor, NY.
  • Since 1972, Hudson Valley Magazine has been the authority on the people, places, and activities that define the beautiful and ever-evolving Hudson Valley region.

Resorts World Catskills Casino Resort Gives Players the Chance to become Millionaires at the “Million Winning Moments” Finale

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Casino, Gaming, Entertainment, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Geography of New York state), Catskills, Allegheny Plateau, Catskill Mountains, Upstate New York, Resorts World Catskills, Resorts World, Resort, Borscht Belt

In addition to one lucky winner winning $1 million, guaranteed, weekly and monthly drawings and promotions have been taking place since the start of a Million Winning Moments on June 1, allowing players to get in on the fun with more ways to win at Resorts World Catskills.

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  • In addition to one lucky winner winning $1 million, guaranteed, weekly and monthly drawings and promotions have been taking place since the start of a Million Winning Moments on June 1, allowing players to get in on the fun with more ways to win at Resorts World Catskills.
  • Resorts World Catskills has elevated the gaming experience, giving away over $2.1 million in prizes since the launch of the promotion.
  • However, that is not the only chance to walk away with $1 Million at Resorts World Catskills this weekend.
  • Located in the heart of New Yorks Catskill region, Resorts World Catskills Casino Resort offers guests unmatched experiences in excitement, entertainment, and luxury.

New York State and Cornell University Launch Multi-Million Dollar Global Food and Agriculture Business Competition within Upstate NY Innovation Cluster

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Friday, May 31, 2019
Regions of the United States, United States, Upstate New York, Upstate, Cornell University, NEW YORK, Empire State Development Corporation

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- New York State and Cornell University today announced a transformative competition and forthcoming investment in Upstate New York's food and agriculture economy by launching Grow-NY, a food innovation and agriculture technology business challenge.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- New York State and Cornell University today announced a transformative competition and forthcoming investment in Upstate New York's food and agriculture economy by launching Grow-NY, a food innovation and agriculture technology business challenge.
  • Grow-NY is an unprecedented business competition focused on enhancing the emerging food and agriculture innovation cluster currently present in the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and the Southern Tier regions.
  • Empire State Development is funding the competition through its Upstate Revitalization Initiative, and Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement will administer it.
  • The Cornell Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) supports economic impact in Upstate New York through entrepreneurship and innovation.

17-Forward-86 Coalition Hails State's Decision to Take Next Steps for Route 17 Expansion

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Geography of New York state), Education, Allegheny Plateau, Catskill Mountains, Upstate New York, New Jersey Route 17, Inclusion

"It's a major victory for our coalition and for all the residents of our region.

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  • "It's a major victory for our coalition and for all the residents of our region.
  • We're proud to be part of this vital effort to expand Route 17 and improve our quality of life and the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills."
  • This sets the stage for inclusion of Route 17 capacity enhancements in the upcoming capital program."
  • 17-Forward-86 was established in August 2018 by a dedicated group of advocates who support the widening of Route 17.

PWCK Law Firm: FINRA Arbitration Panel Awards Record-Setting $3 Million to Rochester-Area Egg-Farming Family Victimized by Convicted AXA Financial Advisor

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Natural Resources, Agriculture, Professional services, Banking, Finance, Legal, Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Finance, Money, Companies, AXA, Banks, CAC 40, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Whitesville, Annuity, Upstate New York, Arbitration, Upstate

A FINRA arbitration panel has awarded $3.2 million to an Alleghany County egg-farming family swindled in a variable annuity (VA) and life insurance scheme promoted by a former AXA financial advisor who was recently convicted for stealing from another elderly AXA client.

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  • A FINRA arbitration panel has awarded $3.2 million to an Alleghany County egg-farming family swindled in a variable annuity (VA) and life insurance scheme promoted by a former AXA financial advisor who was recently convicted for stealing from another elderly AXA client.
  • The Whitesville, NY, victims were represented in the arbitration proceeding by the Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane law firm (PWCK).
  • The award is believed to be the largest ever paid in upstate New York and also the largest imposed on AXA in arbitration.
  • At a news conference today, PWCK released a fact sheet showing a disturbing pattern of AXA problems throughout Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, and upstate New York .

Nearly 70,000 Attend 6th Annual Taste Of Country Music Festival: Record-breaking, Sellout Crowd Achieved At This Year's Event

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Geography of New York state), Catskills, Allegheny Plateau, Catskill Mountains, Upstate New York, Hunter Mountain, Mountain Jam

The7th Annual Taste of Country Music Festivalwill be heldJune 7-9, 2019.

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  • The7th Annual Taste of Country Music Festivalwill be heldJune 7-9, 2019.
  • The Taste of Country Music Festival is the Northeast's premiere multi-day country music festival, and is held at Hunter Mountain Resort (Hunter, NY) in the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County.
  • For more information about theTaste of Country Music Festival- and to purchase tickets for the 2019 festival - visit www.tasteofcountryfestival.com .
  • Chet-5 Festivals is the co-founder of Taste of Country and the founder of the Mountain Jam Music Festival, also held at Hunter Mountain the week after Taste of Country.

Opening Ceremony of North America-China Dragon Business Association

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Friday, May 25, 2018
Upstate New York, Dragon, Dragon boat racing

NEW YORK, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On May 14, 2018, the opening ceremony of North America-China Dragon Business Association was held at the Harvard Club in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On May 14, 2018, the opening ceremony of North America-China Dragon Business Association was held at the Harvard Club in New York.
  • Chairman and Vice-Chairman from Dragon Business of China, representatives from Thompson Education Center and many local businesses and individuals all participated.
  • After the event, the Dragon Business Association group was invited to the NYGOP Empire Club Reception event featuring Chairman Edward Cox.
  • That morning, the Dragon Business Association group visited Thompson Education Center's project site, located in Upstate New York.