Upstate New York

Acclaimed Chef David C. Landrigan Appointed Executive Chef of Cohen's Retreat in Savannah, Georgia

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cohen's Retreat, the celebrated destination of fabulous food, distinctive shopping and charming cottages, today announced the appointment of David C. Landrigan as Executive Chef. Located in the Moon River District of Savannah, GA along Skidaway Road near Bacon Park, Cohen's Retreat transformed the original 90-year-old building and surrounding property a decade ago bringing a unique experience to guests searching for delectable cuisine along with curated retail offerings and desirable event spaces for all types of occasions.

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  • Cohen's Retreat, the celebrated destination of fabulous food, distinctive shopping and charming cottages, today announced the appointment of David C. Landrigan as Executive Chef.
  • SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cohen's Retreat , the celebrated destination of fabulous food, distinctive shopping and charming cottages, today announced the appointment of David C. Landrigan as Executive Chef.
  • Chef David's creative approach with our culinary program blends beautifully with our overall mission of art, food and community.
  • "Chef David's creative approach with our culinary program blends beautifully with our overall mission of art, food and community," says Colleen Smith, owner of Cohen's Retreat.

Terrence M. Connors, Esquire, to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Terrence M. Connors has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit .

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  • Terrence M. Connors has been selected to receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Second Circuit .
  • Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will present the award to Connors at a later date.
  • Thurgood S. Marshall Award as the Outstanding Practitioner in the state from the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • The American Inns of Court, in Alexandria, Virginia, inspires the legal community to advance the rule of law by achieving the highest level of professionalism through example, education, and mentoring.

Tenmile Farm Foundation Launches in New York City

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tenmile Farm Foundation, a new nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with emergency food programs to empower them to more effectively serve their communities, is launching today alongside its inaugural partner City Harvest. The Tenmile Farm Foundation is reimagining emergency food supply to feed more people better by partnering with organizations tackling food insecurity to help them identify their incremental food supply needs and then growing food to meet those specific requirements. The non-profit is launching as its fully operational farm in Dover Plains, New York, specifically dedicated to growing food for partner organizations, has delivered over 65,000 pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables and protein in its first harvest to partners across the region, including City Harvest.

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  • Tenmile Farm Foundation's 80-Acre Farm in Dover Plains, New York has Delivered over 65,000 Pounds of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Protein in First Harvest
    NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tenmile Farm Foundation, a new nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with emergency food programs to empower them to more effectively serve their communities, is launching today alongside its inaugural partner City Harvest.
  • "City Harvest is thrilled to be an inaugural partner of the Tenmile Farm Foundation," said Ellen Granger, Senior Manager of Donor Relations and Supply Chain at City Harvest.
  • Thanks to the support of the Tenmile Farm Foundation, many more of our neighbors in need will have fresh, nutritious produce on their tables.
  • The Tenmile Farm Foundation operates an 80-acre farm in the Dover Plains region of New York where they grow fruits and vegetables and raise protein to meet the incremental food supply needs of emergency food programs across the Tri-State area.

65+ Populations in Upstate NY's 4 Largest Regions Surging, Getting Poorer; AARP NY to Meet with Local Leaders

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upstate New York's four largest regions are home to rapidly aging populations as the percentage of residents 65 and older is increasing by double digits with a concerning number of those older New Yorkers living in poverty, according to a new report sponsored by AARP New York.

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  • Only Erie County, at just 0.1%, recorded an increase in its under-65 population.
  • "Major issues impacting upstate New York's older residents include affordable housing, access to public benefits and adequate and safe long-term health care.
  • AARP New York is working with state and local governments and community-based nonprofit organizations to forge deeper collaborations to meet the needs of our aging relatives, friends and neighbors."
  • We're pleased to partner with AARP on this exciting event series, and help bring greater attention to the issues facing older New Yorkers."

CLEAR and Buffalo Niagara International Airport Announce New Lanes at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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CLEAR's launch at BUF is expected to create 28 jobs and generate approximately $1.5 million annually in local economic impact.

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  • CLEAR's launch at BUF is expected to create 28 jobs and generate approximately $1.5 million annually in local economic impact.
  • "We are thrilled to be the first airport in Upstate New York to offer this new service," said Kim Minkel, Executive Director, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA).
  • "I am pleased to welcome CLEAR to Western New York, and the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport," said City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
  • CLEAR already serves 8 of BUF's top 10 domestic destinations, allowing members traveling through BUF to use CLEAR on both ends of their journey.

Harold Iselin and Hank Greenberg Named to City & State's '2023 Upstate Power 100' List

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's "2023 Upstate Power 100" list.

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  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's "2023 Upstate Power 100" list.
  • ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Harold N. Iselin and Henry M. Greenberg are recognized on City & State's " 2023 Upstate Power 100 " list.
  • According to City & State "The Upstate Power 100 recognizes the most influential people in government, business, academia, health care and advocacy shaping politics and policy in Upstate New York."
  • Iselin has been named to multiple editions of City & State's 'Albany Power 100 list' and 'Health Care Power 100' list.

Rensa Filtration Announces Two Acquisitions: APC Filtration and R.P. Fedder

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Rensa Filtration, a manufacturer of consumable, mission-critical air filtration products, announced today that it recently completed two strategic acquisitions: APC Filtration, in Ontario, Canada, and R.P.

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  • Rensa Filtration, a manufacturer of consumable, mission-critical air filtration products, announced today that it recently completed two strategic acquisitions: APC Filtration, in Ontario, Canada, and R.P.
  • Fedder bring decades of experience and complementary capabilities to our high efficiency air filtration business,” said Brandon Ost, CEO and Founder of Rensa Filtration.
  • “R.P.
  • R.P.

Fish Head Farms, Inc. Announces Exclusive Distribution and Sales Agreement With Atlantic Golf and Turf

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Today, Fish Head Farms, Inc is announcing an exclusive sales, marketing, and distribution agreement with Atlantic Golf and Turf, for FISH SH!T.

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  • Today, Fish Head Farms, Inc is announcing an exclusive sales, marketing, and distribution agreement with Atlantic Golf and Turf, for FISH SH!T.
  • The agreement between the companies is for the golf and turf markets in the New England and Upstate New York territory.
  • Fish Head Farms, Inc manufactures, markets, and distributes FISH SH!T, the most robust beneficial bacteria product available for use in the Agricultural, Golf Course Maintenance, Cannabis and Plant Industries.
  • Joe Blanchard, Fish Head Farms Chief Revenue Officer, said “We are thrilled to partner with Atlantic Golf and Turf, a highly regarded company in the Golf and Turf Industry.

Ferraro Foods Announces Expansion Plans for Napoli Facility in CT

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Ferraro Foods , one of the country’s largest specialty distributors of food and foodservice supplies to pizzerias and Italian restaurants, announced plans for a significant expansion of its Napoli facility in Cheshire, Connecticut – the company’s third major growth initiative announced in as many months.

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  • Ferraro Foods , one of the country’s largest specialty distributors of food and foodservice supplies to pizzerias and Italian restaurants, announced plans for a significant expansion of its Napoli facility in Cheshire, Connecticut – the company’s third major growth initiative announced in as many months.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815663961/en/
    Ferraro Foods' expansion plans for its Napoli facility in Connecticut, have been approved by state and local agencies and call for a roughly $10 million, 45,000 square foot multi-temp addition to the existing building.
  • The expansion plans, which have received approvals from state and local agencies, call for a roughly $10 million, 45,000 square foot multi-temp addition to the Cheshire facility.
  • From an operations and revenue perspective, this will be a major step forward for Ferraro,” explained Michael Cipriano, Corporate Vice President of Sales and Revenue Operations for Ferraro Foods.

CleanCapital Accelerates Community Solar in New York with 26 MW Acquisition

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CleanCapital, a diversified clean energy company focused on middle-market solar and storage, today announced it has closed on a portfolio of new construction community solar assets from EDF Renewables in Upstate New York. The portfolio includes three 6.7-megawatt (MW) projects—all of which are expected to complete construction this month—along with a 6.4 MW project on a former landfill that will commence construction later this year. Once in operation, the solar sites will deliver low-cost, renewable electricity to the communities of Herkimer, St. Lawrence, and Oneida Counties. In addition to developing the projects, EDF Renewables is also serving as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the projects on behalf of CleanCapital.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CleanCapital , a diversified clean energy company focused on middle-market solar and storage, today announced it has closed on a portfolio of new construction community solar assets from EDF Renewables in Upstate New York.
  • "The State of New York is at an acceleration point in its community solar programs and is fast approaching its goal of 6 GW of solar by 2025," stated Julia Bell, Chief Commercial Officer at CleanCapital.
  • "We are thrilled to contribute to the expansion of community solar in New York," said Rod Viens, Vice President & General Manager, Distribution-Scale Power at EDF Renewables.
  • "This acquisition continues our collaboration with CleanCapital, which began in 2021 with the acquisition of EDF Renewables' Massachusetts solar assets.