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Former County Legislator, Businessman Who Helped Shape Montgomery’s Future Passes Away at Age 88

Recently, the Town of Montgomery lost a native son and a true political and business icon whose dedication and love for the community helped it grow and prosper. F. Edward Devitt, who served in m ...

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Join the Effort to Enhance Safety and Mobility on Route 17: Support the Expansion to a Third Lane

The Orange County Partnership is continuing to collaborate with the 17-Forward-86 Coalition to expand capacity on New York State Route 17 in Orange and Sullivan counties with the goal of enhancing saf ...

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Passenger and Commercial Operations Continue to Expand at NY Stewart International Airport

NEW WINDSOR—A palpable sense of positive momentum is now being felt by business and political leaders about the future fortunes and beneficial impacts of New York Stewart International Airport. A ...

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Meghan Taylor to Be Honored as 2024 ‘Woman of Achievement’ on Oct. 1

GOSHEN, NY—The Orange County Partnership announced today that Meghan Taylor, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations at Genting Americas Inc., has been named the Partnership’s ...

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NYS DEC Officials Detail Proposed Freshwater Wetlands Regulation Changes and Impacts on Development

By: John JordanTOWN OF WALLKILL—Continuing its efforts to provide information and promote discussion on critical topics and issues impacting the development and building communities, the Alliance for ...

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Orange County Thrives as a Cost-Effective Industrial Real Estate Hub Amidst Uncertainty

By: Conor Eckert, VP of Business Attraction – Orange County Partnership We are living in the “polycrisis era” of industrial real estate - numerous risk factors are impacting development, construc ...

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New York Continues to Reap Benefits of CHIPS and Science Act

This August will mark the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the landmark CHIPS and Science Act and in that short time, New York State has seen a host of companies, including Micron, Qual ...

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Orange County Tourism Rebrands, Urging All To ‘Pick OCNY’

GOSHEN—On June 13, Orange County Tourism & Film unveiled its fresh new branding, with an eye-catching apple-themed logo, the upbeat slogan, “Pick Orange County”—and a new mascot, “Hudson.” “T ...

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New York State Maps DRI, NY Forward Projects in Port Jervis and Cornwall

ALBANY—New York Gov.  Kathy Hochul announced recently a host of transformational projects for the Mid-Hudson region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initi ...

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Frassetto Companies Co-Founder Albert J. Frassetto Passes Away at Age of 87

Although his company hailed from New Jersey, the Frassetto Companies’ Co-Founder Albert J. Frassetto’s belief in the viability of Orange County as a key location for business commerce, has been critic ...

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Orange County Partnership Honors its 2024 Most Valuable Partner—Engineering & Surveying Properties

Approximately 450 business executives, elected officials and guests gathered at the Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown on June 4 to honor Montgomery-based Engineering & Surveying Properties’ Prin ...

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Cannabis Manufacturing: A Sustainable Economic Sector in Orange County

By: Conor Eckert, Vice President of Business Attraction - Orange County PartnershipCannabis processing is a dynamic industry sector, primed to help advance our manufacturing goals. I recently had the ...

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BREAKING NEWS: PANYNJ Approves Two Major Airport Hangar Projects Totaling $119 Million in Capital Investment at New York Stewart International Airport

GOSHEN, N.Y. (May 23, 2024)—The Orange County Partnership is pleased to announce that the Port Authority of NY & NJ (PANYNJ) has approved leases for two corporate jet hangar projects at New York S ...

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Simon Updates Woodbury Common Expansion Project, New Store Openings

CENTRAL VALLEY—The owner of the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, which previously announced plans for a $250-million expansion project, recently updated other upcoming customer experience enhancements ...

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NYS Issues Bid on $300-M Project at Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center Campus in New Hampton

By John Jordan NEW HAMPTON, NY—The Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center in New Hampton, which at one time was slated for closure, will in fact remain open and have its operations significantly ...

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NYSDOT Spells Out Route 17 Expansion Study Construction Concepts in Federal Register Filing

By John Jordan TOWN OF WALLKILL—In advance of public scoping open houses scheduled on May 15 in the Town of Wallkill and May 16 in Central Valley for the “State Route 17 Mobility & Access Imp ...

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Orange County Partnership Applauds Infrastructure Collaboration on 17M

Supporting infrastructure is a critical path item for advancing tech-based economic development opportunities. The 17M Corridor from Middletown to Goshen has long been an area of interest for economic ...

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Recent Setback Paves the Way for New Opportunity

As the offshore wind sector continues to progress in New York State, there are certainly growing pains as the effort to grow the industry progresses. NYSERDA announced on April 19 that no final agreem ...

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Riding the Winds of Change: Orange County's Strategic Positioning in the Offshore Wind Supply Chain

Preparation and strategy are critical for attracting new and emerging sectors – the offshore wind supply chain positions Orange County to be on the ground floor of next-generation job creation. Last m ...

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Alliance for Balanced Growth Convenes Session Focused on Water, Sewer Infrastructure’s Role in Facilitating Smart Growth

By John JordanThe Alliance for Balanced Growth hosted an informative session on February 29th entitled “Water & Sewer: A Strategic Resource for Smart Growth” that focused on the significant fundin ...

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Orange County Partnership Names Engineering & Surveying Properties as its 2024 Most Valuable Partner

The Orange County Partnership is pleased to announce that Engineering & Surveying Properties of Montgomery, and its principals Ross Winglovitz and Jay Samuelson, have been selected as its 2024 Mos ...

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Orange County Industrial Market Shows Steady Growth

Despite national headwinds and a volatile interest rate environment, the industrial market in Orange County remains strong. Over the last few years, Orange County has emerged as a cost-effective alter ...

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Orange County Partnership Chases Growing Offshore Wind Supply Chain Manufacturing Opportunity

By Conor Eckert, VP of Business Attraction - Orange County Partnership National, state, and local market dynamics have positioned Orange County to compete for significant industrial projects. &nb ...

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The Best Route to Safety and Sustainability in the Hudson Valley

Route 17 Upgrade Will Enhance Safety and Mobility, Create Jobs And Boost The Economy By Daniel Ortega When faced with a challenge, leaders act. Problems require solutions—they seldom resolve ...

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BREAKING NEWS: Orange County, NY Secures FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant for Advanced Manufacturing Tech Park Development

GOSHEN, N.Y. (March 1, 2024)—The Orange County Partnership is pleased to announce that the Aden Brook Business Park located in Montgomery, NY is the winner of a $462,000 FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant, a ...

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