Government, Law and Legal Services
Fort Edward is banning street parking during snow storms, just in time for the first potential storm of the season, the Post-Star is reporting. Too many cars are blocking the plows, the story says.
Speaking of snow: Winter might come with 16 inches of powder today, says a story in the Times-Union. What had been a modest four- to six-inches has grown in recent predictions to 10 to 16 in the Capital Region, the story says. The storm is expected late today, and continue long enough to foul-up tomorrow's morning commute.
Staff at Glens Falls Hospital get vaccinated on Wednesday, the Post-Star is reporting. They will be vaccinated at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady due to the restrictions on freezing and moving the vaccine, the story says.
Healthcare and Fitness
Independent Pharmacies are doing a brisk business--for free actually--of rapid-response COVID testing, a story in the Times-Union says. The move is an opportunity for small pharmacies to branch into new areas of expertise--on site testing--and to reach clients who need the help in under-served areas, the story says.
Manufacturing, Agriculture and Forestry
Precision Valve and Automation wins nearly $700,000 in tax incentives as it moves to Halfmoon, the Albany Business Journal is reporting. They’ll move from Colonie into a 76,000 square foot building at Halfmoon’s SportsPlex, the story says.
Architecture, Engineering and Development
The newest Stewart's Shop opened on Route 9 in Moreau, just north of Northway exit 17, the Saratogian is reporting. This is one of 17 stores being built or rebuilt in the Stewart's chain this year, the story reports.