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County Executive & Advance Albany County Alliance Partner with Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire State Development to Kick Off Central Warehouse Demolition
County, Alliance leadership look ahead to Warehouse District’s next chapter
Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy, the Advance Albany County Alliance Board of Directors and its leadership today joined Governor Kathy Hochul and Empire State Development in celebrating the first “swing” to demolish the Central Warehouse. Governor Hochul and County Executive McCoy gave the order to ceremonially begin the demolition process, which is being led by the team of Gramercy Group, Inc. and LiRo-Hill. The partner companies, which together earned the bid for the massive and intricate project, have already…
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Our Mission The Advance Albany County Alliance is a Local Development Corporation focused on business development and growth, retaining and attracting jobs, and promoting Albany County. We collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit interests to create an economy that provides opportunities for all of its residents. Our team helps businesses of all sizes grow, expand, and attract top talent in Albany County. We work to share the wonderful opportunities for young professionals, families, and advanced professionals here in Albany County.…
Supreme Court Upholds Advance Albany County Alliance’s Selection for Demolition of the Central Warehouse
Court finds petitioner’s arguments to be without merit
The Advance Albany County Alliance and CEO Kevin O’Connor today released the following statement about the Supreme Court’s decision in the lawsuit filed against the Alliance: “We are pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Alliance’s procurement process and affirm the integrity of our approach in selecting the most qualified team for the Central Warehouse project. From day one, our goal has been to advance a transparent and strategic approach that prioritizes public safety, economic revitalization and community…
Albany County Awards More Than $729,000 to Local Arts Initiatives
County-led grants support performance, physical and interpretive projects to enrich the cultural landscape
Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy, the Albany County Arts and Culture Advisory Council and the Advance Albany County Alliance presented 28 local art organizations and individuals with $729,161.84 in arts-focused grant funding, during an honorary reception on Friday morning at the Albany Institute of History and Art. The award winners announced Friday include local theater companies, art galleries, public organizations, individual artists, historic preservation groups and more (see list below). This round of funding follows more than $500,000 awarded…