Dutchess Community College has received a significant grant of $1.47 million from the state of New York, according to a press release from SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. The grant is aimed at improving access, increasing retention, and boosting enrollment at the college. This substantial award will provide Dutchess Community College with additional resources to better … [Read more...] about $1.4 million NYS Grant for Dutchess Community College
Onsemi Ribbon Cutting Event
Onsemi, a company specializing in intelligent power and sensing technologies, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official transfer of ownership of GlobalFoundries. In a press release, onsemi announced that more than 1,000 employees from GlobalFoundries' East Fishkill, Dutchess County fabrication facility have joined the onsemi team. This transfer of … [Read more...] about Onsemi Ribbon Cutting Event
Governor Hochul Highlights Mid-Hudson Regional Investments as Part of FY 2024 Executive Budget
Governor Hochul has recently shared exciting news for the Mid-Hudson Region regarding investments in the FY 2024 Executive Budget. The budget includes a $658 million investment to improve access to high-quality healthcare, with 17 Mid-Hudson awards included. To learn more about the specific projects being supported, check out the press release here and list of projects … [Read more...] about Governor Hochul Highlights Mid-Hudson Regional Investments as Part of FY 2024 Executive Budget
Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund
Exciting news for the Mid-Hudson Region! The Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund (MHMF) program is set to launch in Spring 2023 with a total investment of $150 million. The program aims to invest in mixed-use housing and infrastructure projects across the region to support communities that are experiencing a surge in population due to the pandemic. For more information on the program … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund
MTA Mobility Tax Increase Exemption
"Given the existing value gap outside the city (e.g. there are no subways and few MTA-operated buses) and the very fact that businesses in the city are the primary business beneficiaries of the system - riders take the MTA to get to work in New York City; riders generally do not take the MTA to get to work outside New York City - exempting non-New York City from the increase … [Read more...] about MTA Mobility Tax Increase Exemption