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Press Release
Friday, August 18, 2023 - 3:41pm
Riverfront Studio and Gallery Space will Provide Inclusive Arts Opportunities for People with Disabilities
See a picture of Art House at Edgewater here
Empire State Development, KeyBank and The Resource Center today announced the opening of the KeyBank Art House at Edgewater, the new home of The Resource Center’s award-winning art program for people with disabilities in Jamestown. The Art House at Edgewater was developed on property The Resource Center owns on Eighth Street in Jamestown, adjacent to TRC’s Edgewater Day Habilitation Program that opened in 2020. An existing 1,700-squarefoot structure was renovated to create the Art House at Edgewater. The facility will offer a variety of classes including painting, drawing, mixed media and ceramics. A gallery space will allow those participating in the art classes to showcase their work. See a picture of Art House at Edgewater here. For more information, visit https://edgewaterarthouse.com/.
“Broadening access to art can change lives, and communities, for the better. The KeyBank Art House at Edgewater is a unique redevelopment project that provides an inclusive artist hub for individuals with disabilities and enriches everyone involved,” said Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight. “It also reflects Governor Hochul and the City of Jamestown’s ambitious efforts in waterfront revitalization and community development, aimed at creating a vibrant, mixed-use, residential, commercial and recreational river corridor.”
“KeyBank is so proud to support the KeyBank Art House at Edgewater and the award-winning art programs it will provide to individuals with disabilities in Jamestown and the surrounding communities,” said Chiwuike Owunwanne, KeyBank’s Corporate Responsibility Officer. “The Art House will be a wonderful opportunity to allow people to express themselves and tap into their creative thinking. We look forward to the positive outcomes it will bring to Jamestown for years to come.”
“We are excited to formally unveil the KeyBank Art House at Edgewater,” said Denise Jones, The Resource Center’s Chief Executive Officer. “Today represents the culmination of our long-held dream to give more people with disabling condition the opportunity to express themselves through art. We are grateful to KeyBank and First Niagara Foundation, Empire State Development, the City of Jamestown, and everyone else who helped make this facility possible. We can’t wait to see the amazing art that will be created in this beautiful space, and we look forward to partnering with other local entities to expand access to the arts in the community.”
The Art House at Edgewater project cost was $677,199. Major funding for the project came from KeyBank and First Niagara Foundation, which jointly provided $225,000. The ESD provided a $134,440 Regional Council Capital Fund grant to The Resource Center for its project. Additional funding was provided by The Lenna Foundation and Filling the Gap, Inc. Officials of The Resource Center are grateful for the financial support that made the project possible. It cited the fact that the agency’s employees and board members, plus their family and friends as well as the families of people with disabilities who receive supports from The Resource Center, contributed more than $50,000 to the project.
The project’s architect was LaBella Associates. The lead contractor was Hayes Construction Services.
The Art House at Edgewater is situated on the waterfront of the Chadakoin River on Eighth Street, adjacent to the Riverwalk and across from McCrea Point Park. This location is a favorite destination for waterfront path walkers as well as those using the park for recreation and or for boating and fishing on the lake. The location will also allow indoor/outdoor classes to be held on a patio overlooking the waterfront.
Art has been a hobby and a passion of people with disabilities at The Resource Center since the agency began offering educational classes in 1959. Art has remained an important facet of The Resource Center over the years, and, since 2007, collaborations with area arts organizations and independent artists have broadened the center’s class offerings to encompass painting, mixed media, dance/movement, drama, music and song writing. The overwhelmingly positive response has resulted in staff additions and growth in class sizes and offerings, including individually tailored classes for people who need carefully structured environments and supports. What began as simple painting projects has grown into ceramics, clay, printmaking, jewelry-making and more.
Until now, The Resource Center’s art program had been based within a state-certified day habilitation program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and only people enrolled in the day program could participate in art classes. With the establishment of the KeyBank Art House at Edgewater, other people with developmental disabilities and people with behavioral health challenges will be able to take art classes. In addition, The Resource Center looks forward to collaborating with schools and area arts organizations, as well as making art classes available to community members.
Senator George Borrello said, “The KeyBank Art House at Edgewater is a wonderful addition to the community and a beautiful creative space that will allow The Resource Center to take its award-winning art programming to the next level. For those with disabilities, the opportunity to create and present their artistry is life-enhancing and this facility will expand those opportunities. My deepest thanks go out to KeyBank, Empire State Development and all the many organizations and individuals that gave generously to bring the Art House to life. It will be a treasured part of our community for years to come.”
City of Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said, “I am excited to see this redeveloped waterfront space provide an inclusive artist hub for individuals with disabilities, as well as the community at large. This project adds to the strong momentum of further development of the Chadakoin River that will attract small businesses, entrepreneurs, visitors to the area, and will continue to support the progress of economic development and improvements in the quality-of-life for the residents of Jamestown.”
About The Resource Center
The Resource Center has been supporting people with disabilities and their families in Western New York since 1958. The Resource Center also provides a range of health services that are available to anyone in the community. In addition, The Resource Center performs subcontracting work to local industry and the federal government at manufacturing facilities in Dunkirk and Jamestown. For more information, visit www.resourcecenter.org.
About KeyBank
KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $195 billion at June 30, 2023.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
Contact:
Pamm Lent (ESD) | [email protected] | (716) 846-8309 | (716) 560-8815
Laura Magee (ESD) | [email protected] | (716) 846-8239 | (716) 374-4246
Steve Waterson (The Resource Center) | [email protected] | (716) 483-2344
Press Release
Friday, August 18, 2023 - 1:50pm
State Funds Enhance Child Care Services, Afterschool Programs, Workforce Training, and Comprehensive Family Support Systems
Complements Governor’s Commitment to Expanding Affordable Child Care Options for New York Families
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center’s new $3.3 million facility in the Town of Southampton, Long Island. Situated on six acres donated to create BHCCRC in the early 1950s, the state-of-the-art, 7,828-square-foot building marks a significant milestone in expanding vital services and serving lower-income working families living on Long Island’s East End. With a focus on affordable child care, enriching summer programs, and diverse recreational activities, BHCCRC empowers families and children while fostering social development.
"This new facility will help expand access to the high-quality child care options and educational programs families in East End and across Long Island deserve," Governor Hochul said. "By investing in this state-of-the-art facility, we are investing in working parents and giving them the support they need to remain in the workforce while providing their kids with academic enrichment and care.”
The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center (BHCCRC), a historically Black, community-based institution, has been a beacon of support for marginalized East End children and working families for generations. BHCCRC offers flexible scheduling options, workforce training, enriching after-school programs, summer and teen programs, college prep classes, and a food pantry. Featuring multiple classrooms, a computer lab, tutoring spaces, offices, additional bathrooms, community space, and a kitchen, the new Center will promote an inclusive and nurturing environment for learning, growth, and social development. With an increased capacity, BHCCRC will be able to serve more children and families, strengthening the East End community by providing essential education, enrichment, child care, and support to those who need it the most.
Read the full press release here.
Report
Thursday, August 17, 2023 - 12:10pm
As required by statute, these reports contain the status of economic development programs administered by Empire State Development. Funding for the projects listed herein was approved by ESD during Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Quarterly Status Report - First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Report
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 5:09pm
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Press Release
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 1:00pm
Stone Revetment is Part of $44 Million Shoreline Revitalization Effort Supported with Federal and State Funds
Additional $435,000 in State Funding Helped Complete Project to Protect Historic Lighthouse Tower and Restore Keeper’s Residence
Drone Footage Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, Montauk Historical Society, and other partners today celebrated the reopening of the newly restored Montauk Point Lighthouse and completion of a major coastal resiliency project to protect the historic lighthouse and associated cultural resources. The landmark, located on the easternmost point of Long Island, underwent an extensive multi-year renovation and will be significantly protected from waves and coastal storms due to a new stone revetment that will prevent erosion and degradation of the site.
“Extreme storms can have a devastating impact on so many communities and resources, especially here at the coastal Montauk Lighthouse complex,” Governor Hochul said. “New York State is proud to complete this project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement this critical shoreline resiliency project so that the beautifully renovated lighthouse buildings and grounds are protected and enjoyed for generations to come."
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Commander Colonel Alexander Young said, "Completion of this project is a major milestone on a number of levels due to the historic nature of the facility and it's place in the community as well as American history. The Montauk Point Lighthouse has a played a key role in serving the maritime community for decades and the work done here by a very talented group of individuals from top to bottom will ensure it remains a symbol of American strength and ingenuity for years to come. I'd like to thank all of our partners at the federal, state, and local levels for their support. We couldn't have done it without them."
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) coastal storm damage risk management project included the reconstruction of approximately 1,000 linear feet of stone revetment, including removal and reuse of existing armor stones, and delivery and placement of new armor stones weighing anywhere between 10-20 tons apiece. The project is designed to protect the historic Montauk Point lighthouse, complex, bluff area and associated cultural resources by stabilizing the site and protecting it from future coastal storms.
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Press Release
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 12:05pm
Announcement Made in Mohawk Valley Highlights $14 Million to Mohawk Valley Edge to Support Semiconductor Supply Chain Attraction
First Round of Awards Will Create Jobs and Help Attract and Expand Key New York State Growth Industries
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $39.6 million has been awarded for seven locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) grant program. First announced in February 2022, the program is designed to prepare and develop sites across the state to jumpstart New York’s shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies. The program, administered by Empire State Development, will help diversify New York State’s economy while propelling new investments for businesses, communities, and job creation.
“With our highly skilled workforce and commitment to emerging industries, New York is ready to welcome companies to our state while supporting those who have already invested in our communities,” Governor Hochul said. “This funding from the FAST NY program will prepare seven shovel-ready sites around the state that will one day house the industries of the future – from renewable energy to high-tech manufacturing. Through investments like this, New York State is attracting elite companies that will create good jobs and power our local economies for generations to come.”
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said," We know that having a prepared and ready-to-build location was one of the many reasons why companies like Wolfspeed, Micron and fairlife chose to build and grow in New York State. Fast NY is creating more locations for industries to chose from and making New York State a top destination for relocation and expansion."
Read the full press release here.
Public Notice
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 2:00pm
View all grants to be presented at the batch virtual public hearing.
Press Release
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 5:43pm
$32 Million Project Will Add 46,000 Square-Feet of Space to the Facility, Including the Addition of a Second and Third Floor
Investment is Supported Through “CNY Rising” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy
Renderings of the Facility Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction has officially kicked off for the transformational expansion of CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse. The project will include a two-story, 46,000 square-foot addition, renovations to the facility’s existing space, and updates to the on-site mechanical and security systems. Expansion of The Tech Garden, which is home to the New York state supported GENIUS NY competition, also includes a 5,000-square-foot roof terrace for uncrewed aerial systems companies to launch and test drones, a 3,000-square-foot meeting room with seating for up to 180, private tenant offices for 35 additional resident startups, coworking areas, an expanded hardware space for prototype and product development, and a new entrance. The building will receive an entirely new façade that will better reflect the world-class innovation ecosystem supported by the building. The expanded space will also allow for enhanced programming to support inclusive entrepreneurial growth, at all stages of their startup journey and regardless of industry.
“The expansion of CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden facility will be critical to our strategy to make Upstate New York the next major hub for innovative, high-tech, 21st century businesses,” Governor Hochul said. “With these new state-of-the-art facilities and additional seats for start-up companies, CenterState CEO will be able to continue its important work to expand the innovation economy in Central New York and set promising, early-stage businesses on a path for success. My administration is committed to supporting organizations like CenterState working to spark growth, empower businesses, and boost the local economy.”
The expanded facility will serve as the anchor of Syracuse's City Center Innovation Hub, a core component of the Syracuse Surge economic development strategy, and will serve as the gateway to the "Innovation Alley" on Warren Street in Syracuse. This project will work to connect major assets like the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Convention Center, while expanding the ability of the incubator to accept new businesses. It will continue to be the central hub for the GENIUS NY program, bringing UAS companies from around the country and world to Syracuse, as well as the new Syracuse Surge Accelerator, a one-year in-person accelerator that supports Black-Indigenous-Persons of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs in launching tech-related and tech-adjacent startups.
The Tech Garden, a NYS Certified Innovation Hot Spot, is the key tech business incubator for the Central New York region. In 2022, 114 companies were served by one of CenterState CEO’s technical assistance programs. These teams employed 409 people, created 113 jobs, had $70.7 million in total revenue and half were minority-, woman-, veteran and/or disabled-owned businesses. Collectively over the lifetime of these programs, companies have raised $348 million in follow-on funding and created 1,340 jobs. An expanded Tech Garden will continue to provide an even higher level of support to entrepreneurs as they grow and develop their businesses.
Read the full press release here.
Press Release
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 1:22pm
“Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan” Follows Community-Led Process That Engaged 4,000 People Over Nine Months
Backed by $200 Million City and State Investment, Plan Outlines Community Vision for Adaptive Reuse of Kingsbridge Armory
Project Delivers on Commitment in Mayor Adams’ Economic Blueprint, Potential to Deliver Over 1,800 Jobs and Up to $10 Billion in Economic Impact
Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and community leaders today unveiled guiding principles for the “Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan,” (also available in Spanish) outlining next steps for a process that will include the redevelopment of the historic and long-underutilized Kingsbridge Armory and the creation of new economic opportunities in the Bronx. Rooted in community priorities and drawing on growing industries, the vision plan focuses on creating family-sustaining, local jobs and improving the quality of life for residents of Kingsbridge Heights and neighboring Bronx communities.
"After years of dwelling on the history of the Kingsbridge Armory, we are finally looking ahead to its remarkable future," Governor Hochul said. "I know how critical the future of the Armory is to this community and to the entire borough of The Bronx, which is why I prioritized locking in $100 million in State funding that will allow this transformative project to move forward. Working with local leaders and our partners in the City of New York, the Kingsbridge Armory will anchor this neighborhood, address longstanding community needs, and boost the local economy and I anticipate a project labor agreement to create good-paying union jobs at this site as we work to bring this project to fruition."
Backed by a $200 million investment by Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams, the plan will inform the release of a request for proposals next month for the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory — the largest armory in the nation — providing guidance to interested private partners on what the community and NYCEDC will look for in a future activation. The redevelopment effort — which could deliver over 1,800 jobs, including 1,100 construction jobs, and up to $10 billion in economic impact to the Bronx based on initial estimates — also builds on Mayor Adams’ “Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery,” which prioritized creating jobs and economic opportunities for the Bronx. The project also represents another example of close city-state collaboration outlined in the “New” New York panel’s action plan — investing in job centers with access to mass transit.
The vision plan also builds on several of Governor Hochul's key economic development priorities, including strategic investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and 21st century growth sectors to support good, high-paying jobs.
Read the full press release here.
Press Release
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 11:40am
High-Performance Semiconductor Design Company Commits to Creating 165 New Jobs in Two New York State Locations
NYS Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that AMD, a California-based designer of high-performance semiconductors, has chosen to grow its next generation technology business in New York State. The company has established state-of-the-art research and design facilities in spaces at the Linden Oaks Office Park in Monroe County, and at the Westgate Business Park in the Village of Fishkill in Dutchess County. AMD has additionally committed to creating up to 165 new jobs by 2025 as a result of the project. The new facilities will focus on the design and validation of mixed-signal integrated circuits and packaging for processors that are used in cloud computing, data centers, gaming, and PCs. Both locations are now fully operational.
"It is through incredible projects like this that we are further demonstrating New York's continued commitment to fostering the growth of innovative semiconductor businesses,” Governor Hochul said. “I am incredibly proud to support AMD’s forward-thinking investments in Monroe and Dutchess Counties that are moving our communities forward and further cementing New York’s reputation as the national hub for high-technology research, development, design and manufacturing."
Founded in 1969, AMD drives innovation in high-performance and adaptive computing technologies that help to enable the future and push the boundaries of what is possible. AMD processors are at the heart of devices and services across a broad set of markets including cloud computing, enterprise, communications, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, PCs, gaming and more.
Empire State Development is assisting AMD with the project by providing up to $5 million in performance-based Excelsior Tax Credits in exchange for the statewide job creation commitments. Starting with an initial investment of $3.3 million, the company expects to continue to further finance operations at both locations over the next several years. Greater Rochester Enterprise also offered critical assistance for this project.
Growing the semiconductor industry in New York State is a top priority of Governor Hochul. In January, as a key component of her State of the State address, she announced the creation of GO SEMI: the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration. GO SEMI, led by Empire State Development, will be supported by experts from numerous state agencies and will work in coordination with our federal and local partners and oversee investments in the semiconductor industry, and will shape and implement a broader, national model for maximizing industry and community returns on such public/private partnerships.
Read the full press release here.