Cuomo impeachment gains steam
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's impending impeachment picked steam Monday with a rough timeline outlined by state Assembly leaders. Articles of impeachment could be written by mid-September and the process could be in the hands of the state Senate by October, the Times-Union is reporting. If the Assembly hands articles of impeachment to the Senate, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul would fill in for the governor during the trial. This is the first impeachment investigation of a sitting governor in 100 years, the story says.
Trophecase wins lead investor
Athlete-focused social media start-up Trophecase has announced that it won a lead investor but has not released the name or terms of the investment. The company offers a way for athletes to reach each other, sponsors, recruiters and others to advance their careers. The site launched last week, a story in the Albany Business Journal says. The company hopes to capture 1 million of the two billion athletes worldwide, the story says.
Apartments planned near GlobalFoundries
A $5 million real estate land- and development-rights deal will bring 260 apartments to Saratoga County near the GlobalFoundries complex which itself is planning a massive expansion, the Albany Business Journal says. William "Zach" Dorrough and Dr. David Kwiat, are buying the property and the approved plans for the apartments from Forest Ridge Development LLC.
Helicopter pilot owned Queensbury business, lacked pilot’s license
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in Argyle on Saturday owned Seeley Machine Inc. on Big Boom Road in Queensbury, but lacked a license to fly helicopters, the Post-Star is reporting. Craig E. Seeley and his daughter Katie M. Seeley died in the crash. His “kit” helicopter—built from parts—has been flying since 2003.
Saranac Lake approves mayor’s personal subdivision
The Saranac Lake Development Board approved village mayor Clyde Rabideau’s plan to subdivide a property downtown and create a duplex development. Some residents had fought the plan. At issue was the size of the lot. Zoning code requires 10,000 square feet per lot, but the board approved two lots of 10,385 square feet and 9,275. The original plans called for four townhouses, but the current plan is for two duplex homes, a story in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise says.