New businesses may begin with the dream of being your own boss and making millions, but all too often, they close their doors soon after the ribbon is cut. Most new businesses that fail are simply overwhelmed by the need…
Greene County Legislature Resolution to Support Ride-Sharing Legislation in Upstate New York
In its Wednesday, January 18th Regular Meeting, the Greene County Legislature adopted a resolution in support of New York State allowing ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to provide services in Upstate New York. Currently, New York State law…
Stephen Petronio Dance Company to Establish Residency in Cairo, NY
The Stephen Petronio Company, which has spent the last year fund-raising for a permanent home for its nascent choreographic residency program, has bought a 175-acre property in the hamlet of Round Top, town of Cairo, NY. Called Crows Nest, the…
New Greene County Jail – Adoption of Complete Final Environmental Impact Statement
On December 21, 2016 the Greene County Legislature declared the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the New Greene County Jail complete and available for public comment beginning on December 22, 2016. Printed copies of the FESI are available for…
3 Greene County Buildings Named Oldest in Upstate New York
The Albertus Van Loon House (surname is pronounced like “van loan”) is one of the oldest extant buildings in New York State. It is located in Athens, New York at 85 North Washington Street (also known as New York State…
HIV PrEP Available Through Greene County Public Health
WHAT IS PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. The pill (brand name…
GREENE COUNTY TO RECEIVE $1.7MM IN NYS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
Greene County has been awarded nearly $1.7 million in economic development funding, state officials announced Thursday. An overall award of $83.1 million was granted to the Capital Region, an area encompassing Columbia, Greene, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Hamilton and Warren counties,…
Northeast Treaters Receives Planning Achievement Award for Athens, NY Facility Improvements
Northeast Treaters was honored by the Greene County Legislature and County Planning Board with a Planning Achievement Award in the categories of Economic Development and Environmental Preservation. The award, presented by County Planning Board Chairman Erik Allan, was given in…
Approving Standard Workday For Elected & Appointed Officials For Retirement Purposes
Legal Notice: Performance Assessment Report
Greene County has completed a Performance Assessment Report for its 2016 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program income, which provides funding for its economic development loan program. This report is on file at the Greene County Department of…