Contact: For Release:
Linda Garrett Immediately, Friday
315-779-8240 March 16, 2012
Jim Wright
315-661-3200
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Press Releases
DATE RELEASED: 03/16/2012
DATE RELEASED: 03/02/2012
To view the Tentative FY 2012-2013 Operating Budget, click here.
DATE RELEASED: 03/02/2012
To view the tentative FY 2012-2013 Capital Budget, click here.
DATE RELEASED: 02/21/2012
The Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule has been released. The dates are April 21, May 12, July 14, August 11, September 15, and October 20th. Please click here to view the entire announcement and schedule!
DATE RELEASED: 02/14/2012
The Development Authority has recently awarded an additional $45,000 in low-interest loans to maple producers in St. Lawrence County. Michael Kenney, (d/b/a Sweeter Creations Sugarhouse), Madrid, received $15,000 and David Noble (d/b/a Noble Farm), Canton, received $30,000 both for reverse osmosis machines, vacuum systems and tubing in order to increase maple syrup volumes. The goal of the Maple Producers Demonstration Program is to increase productivity for ...
DATE RELEASED: 01/26/2012
The Development Authority of the North Country announces $45,000 in low-interest loans through its inaugural Maple Producers Demonstration Program. Those receiving assistance are Charles Farney, Farney's Finest, Lowville; Thomas Bain, Val's Maple Kitchen, Redwood; and Kenneth Tupper, Hilltop Maple Treats, Canton. Funds will be used to increase the production of maple syrup through the purchase of new equipment and the addition of taps.
Recipients are:
- Charles Farney (d/b/a...
DATE RELEASED: 12/14/2011
Recognizing that agribusiness is a growing segment of our regional economy, the Development Authority of the North Country has capitalized a Value-Added Agricultural Program that will provide assistance to maple producers in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties in order to increase productivity. The program has been initially funded with $200,000 from the Authority's Community Development Loan Fund.
For more information and the entire press release. ...
DATE RELEASED: 10/17/2011
The Development Authority of the North Country would like to announce the continuation of their Non-Ambulatory Big Game Hunting Program for 2011. In its second year, the Development Authority of the North Country has developed this program to help manage the deer population in the area of the regional landfill through the provision of a recreational opportunity to non-ambulatory recreational hunters....
DATE RELEASED: 10/13/2011
The Development Authority is proud to announce the completion of its new nature trail at the Solid Waste Management Facility. Click here to see a video related to the ribbon cutting. Click here to see a feature video of our open house and trail dedication.
DATE RELEASED: 09/19/2011
The Authority board meeting which took place on 9/13/2011 approved three requests for funding assistance. The Authority approved a $97,725 loan for E. J. Noble Hospital to assist in on-site infrastructure improvements. The Authority approved $250,000 for Florelle Tissue Corporation. The company is a new start-up paper company which will be located in the former Brownville Paper Mill. The Authority also approved $20,000 in funding assistance for the North Country...
DATE RELEASED: 09/06/2011
The North Country Regional Economic Development Council will hold one of its three community forums on Monday, September 19 at Jefferson Community College. The forum is to get public input and aid the Council in the creation of a 5-year economic development plan. The forum will be from 6PM to 8PM in the Robert R. and Jean S. Sturtz Theater, in the James McVean College Center Building at JCC. For more information on this event and the other two public...
DATE RELEASED: 07/21/2011
On July 19, 2011, Empire State Development and the Research Foundation of SUNY, on behalf of the college at Plattsburgh, announced the launch of the Adirondack-Champlain Telemedicine Information Network (ACTION) in the North Country. The Development Authority won the bid to construct the $9.8 million fiber optic network through the Adirondack Park. The Authority plans to bid the project in August. Click Here...
DATE RELEASED: 05/26/2011
The Authority with Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation announces the dates for the remaining household hazardous waste collection days. For a complete listing of the dates and materials that will and will not be accepted, click here.
DATE RELEASED: 05/05/2011
The Development Authority of the North Country in partnership with Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is sponsoring six household hazardous waste collection events free to residents of the 3 counties during the upcoming year. These events are being held to give residents a disposal outlet for unwanted hazardous materials such as pesticides, oil based paints and fluorescent bulbs. For a complete list of accepted materials, visit...
DATE RELEASED: 04/29/2011
Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Duffy visited Watertown yesterday to announce, on behalf of Governeor Andrew M Cuomo, $13 million in funding and low-income housing tax credits for the construction of the nearly 100-unit Creekwood Apartments in Watertown. The Lieutenant Governor was joined by NYS Senator Patricia Ritchie (48th District), Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell (118th District), and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (122nd District), as well as local officials and...
Fort Drum Soldiers
Since 1984, the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), with its soldiers and their families, have become an integral part of the fabric of the North Country and a driving force behind our economy.
