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New York, Vermont healthcare ready for climate change
New York’s and Vermont’s healthcare systems are the best-equipped in the nation to weather the impacts of climate change, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund and Northeastern University, WAMC is reporting. The study considered air quality, flood risk, healthcare facilities, energy efficiency, and healthcare-worker commuting emissions. Vermont was cited for its energy efficiency and clean energy technology, while New York ranked second overall with strong energy policies but facing challenges in air quality, the story says.
Structural steel fabricator expands
Sowinski Steel which makes structural steel has relocated from Mechanicville to Cohoes and now occupies a space nearly double its original size, the Albany Business Review is reporting. Not only larger, the new building had been used for industrial cleaning and chain fabrication, and so is equipped with two overhead cranes, a plus for the move, the story says.
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Former Post-Star building’s plan changes
The former Post-Star building at the corner of Lawrence and Cooper streets in Glens Falls has a new plan for residences and a cafe, the Albany Business Review is reporting. The revised proposal includes 22 rental units and a cafe. The story incorrectly says the building is two stories tall — it is not but has a very high roof to have accommodated print production of the newspaper. The original proposal would have added a second story and 10 more apartments to the building, the story says.
Former PJ’s BAR-B-QSA property sold
The former PJ’s BAR-B-QSA restaurant at Kaydeross Avenue and south Broadway in Saratoga Springs sold last week for $2.3 million, the Albany Business Review is reporting. The restaurant closed earlier this year, the story says.
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Trans Army captain on administrative leave
A transgender service member has been placed on administrative leave from his teaching position at West Point Military Academy, the Times Union is reporting. Army Capt. Gordon Herrero was hired earlier this year and then sued the Trump administration over its ban on trans military members and was placed on leave over the summer, the story says. The Supreme Court allowed the ban to remain in effect as the lawsuit makes its way through lower courts.
Events
Saratoga Social Cycling Oktoberfest edition
Oct. 4, 1 p.m.: Saratoga Social Cycling will be hosting their first annual Oktoberfest ride, Saturday Oct. 4, with a ride from Saratoga up to Dancing Grain Brewery. Check out this cool opportunity to celebrate Autumn! No alcohol drinking required!
Congregate at 1 p.m. Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs; leave for Dancing Grain at 1:30. It’s a 27 mile round trip ride.
Find me in Franklin Square
Oct. 4, 11 a.m.: The Saratoga Preservation Foundation is presenting a special Autumn program “Find Me in Franklin Square” hosted by Patrice Mastrianni, author of children’s book Find Me in Saratoga. This program is geared towards our city’s little preservationists and their families! This walking tour - inspired by Mastrianni’s charming book - will be centered around Saratoga Spring’s oldest residential neighborhood, Franklin Square. Meet at the dining room of Franklin Square Market at 55 Railroad Place. Prior to the tour, guests are invited to enjoy lemonade and cookies, courtesy of Franklin Square Market. Children must always be accompanied by an adult during the tour. Recommended age is 6 and older.
Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square Sunday Stroll
Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m.: Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Director, presents “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square” Sunday Stroll. Sponsored by Impressions of Saratoga, this tour will focus on the Franklin Square neighborhood of Saratoga Springs - the oldest residential neighborhood of Saratoga Springs. This tour meets at the NW corner of Division Street and Railroad Place. The Franklin Square neighborhood is characterized by beautiful Greek Revival houses, which became occupied by wealthy part-time and full-time residents of the city as the population grew.
October Career Fair continues
Check out the career-track events run by the county. Resume building and highlighting transferable skills training start today and tomorrow. The list of events continues throughout the month, click here for all the information.
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