Press Releases
Greene County Planning and Economic Development strives to keep people informed about what's happening in Greene County on economic development, planning, housing, transportation and other fronts.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Warren Hart, AICP, Director
Greene County Planning and Economic Development
(518) 719-3290
whart@discovergreene.com
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2010 Press Releases
Greene County Offers Small Business Grant Funds and Training Classes
CATSKILL, New York - Greene County has received a $200,000 grant award from the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR) for microenterprise development. more...
2010 GREENE COUNTY, NEW YORK TRAVEL GUIDE RELEASED
Catskill, N.Y., Apr. 19, 2010 – Whether planning a day trip, quick weekend getaway or family fun vacation, there’s something for everyone in Greene County’s new Travel Guide. Produced by Greene County Tourism, the 45-page color guide features information on the many sights, sounds and activities in Greene County, more...
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2009 Press Releases
Catskill to Welcome Fleet of Traditional Dutch Sailing Ships
(CATSKILL, New York, September 16, 2009) – A fleet of 18 traditional Dutch sailing ships will be docked in Greene County this weekend as part of New York State’s ongoing Quadricentennial celebration more...
Greene County Selects Firm to Develop Tourism Action Plan
(CATSKILL, New York, August 20, 2009) – The Greene County Legislature passed a resolution last night to hire Tourism Economics, one of the world's leading tourism industry consultants, to develop a results-oriented “Tourism Action Plan” for the county. more...
Greene County Residents Urged to Take a ‘Staycation’
(CATSKILL, New York) – For Greene County residents who want to save money this summer but not forgo a vacation altogether, there is good news in a new summer “staycation” promotion being spearheaded by Greene County’s Think BiG, Buy-In-Greene initiative. Eight local resorts are now offering a 30% discount or
more to Greene County residents more...
GreeneDining.com Initiative Launched
CATSKILL, New York – A new initiative called GreeneDining.com has been launched in Greene County to promote local restaurants, food retailers, catering services and other food-related businesses through a printed guide, highly interactive website and cable television advertising. more...
Greene County Welcomes Quadricentennial Flotilla with Great Fanfare In River Day Celebration at Historic Catskill Point
(CATSKILL, New York, June 11, 2009) – Greene County pulled out all the stops to welcome the Quadricentennial Flotilla at its River Day celebration here today at Historic Catskill Point. Hundreds of people turned out to greet the parade of historic ships that are retracing Henry Hudson’s voyage from New York Harbor to Albany 400 years ago. more...
Greene County Supports Tourism Economy; Kicks off New York State’s Quadricentennial Celebration
CATSKILL, New York (March 11, 2009) – With today’s announcement of a regional public/private collaboration to market Catskill ski resorts as an attractive alternative to driving all the way to Vermont, Greene County reinforced that it is in full swing with its March Mountain Madness spring skiing campaign. more...
Greene County Announces $100,000 in 2009 Main Street Revitalization Grants
CATSKILL, New York (February 13, 2009) – Continuing a highly successful program that has helped spark dramatic transformations of Main Streets in Catskill, Coxsackie, Tannersville and other communities, the Greene County Legislature has appropriated $100,000 for its 2009 Main Street Revitalization Program (MSRP). more...
2008 Press Releases
Buried Treasure Found in Greene County after 17 Years
CATSKILL, New York (December 19, 2008) – A treasure hunt that has lasted for nearly two decades in Greene County finally came to an end last week when Catskill resident Michael Reid found the buried gold coin that entitles him to a jeweled crown once valued at more than $10,000...more...
Residents Urged to Complete Online Hazards-Mitigation Plan Survey
(CATSKILL, New York) – Greene County residents are urged to complete an online citizen questionnaire at http://www.greenegov.com/hazmit.htm in support of Greene County’s hazard mitigation plan...more...
Greene County to Consolidate Tourism Promotion Department With Department of Planning and Economic Development
CATSKILL, New York (November 20, 2008) – In a move to cut costs, align initiatives and improve service, the Greene County Legislature passed a resolution at its meeting on November 19th to merge the Greene County Tourism Promotion Department into the Greene County Department of Planning and Economic Development...more...
Greene County Awards Quantum Fund Loan to Coxsackie Waterfront Properties to Develop 4 Mixed-Use Parcels
CATSKILL, New York (October 16, 2008) – The Greene County Legislature has awarded a Quantum Fund loan of $260,000 to Coxsackie Waterfront Properties, LLC more...
Housing Action Plan Adopted by Greene County Legislature; Hudson River Corridor Study Also Presented to Legislature
CATSKILL, New York (July 16, 2008) - The Greene County Legislature adopted a new Housing Action Plan at its meeting today that quantifies and assesses the county's current housing market...more...
Greene County Hazard Mitigation Plan
CATSKILL, New York (July 3, 2008) - Greene County Department of Planning and Economic Development is leading the creation of a comprehensive hazards-mitigation plan for the County and its 19 municipalities...more...
Zoom Flume Water Park to Build Giant Wave Pool
CATSKILL, New York (April 22, 2008) - The Zoom Flume Water Park in East Durham, New York plans to build a giant wave pool starting this Spring that will help bring additional visitors and jobs to Greene County...more...
Greene County Legislature Announces 2008 Round Of Main Street Revitalization Program Grants
CATSKILL, New York, (February 21, 2008) - For the sixth consecutive year, the Greene County Legislature is making available funding for revitalization projects on Greene County Main Streets...more...
2007 Press Releases
Greene County Officially Welcomes New Gourmet Food Processor. B. WolfgangGourmet Foods.
CATSKILL, New York (November 15, 2007) – Greene County Rolled out the welcome mat for Wolfgang B. Gourmet Foods in an official ribbon-cutting ceremonty today... more...
Greene County to Award Quantum Fund Loan to Assist Windham Country Club with Clubhouse Improvements.
CATSKILL, New York (September 20, 2007) – The Greene County Legislature is awarding a Quantum Fund loan to assist Windham Country Club in a major renovation of its clubhouse and restaurant... more...
Greene County Legislature Developing Housing Action Plan.
CATSKILL, New York (September 10, 2007) – Greene County is currently developing a Housing Action Plan that will quantify and assess the County's current housing market... more...
Greene County Launches Hudson River Corridor Study.
CATSKILL, New York (September 10, 2007) – Greene County has begun a Hudson River Corridor Study that will bring together local officials and community leaders... more...
Greene County Unveils New Economic Development Plan
CATSKILL, New York (August 10, 2007) – The Greene County Legislature unveiled the new Greene County Compehensive Economic Development Plan to the Public... more...
Greene County Wins 4 Statewide Economic Development Awards
CATSKILL, New York (June 18, 2007) – The Greene County economic development team won four prestigious marketing awards at the annual New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) conference... more...
Greene County Awards Loans and Grants to Two Mountaintop Businesses
CATSKILL, New York (May 17, 2007) – The Greene County Legislature is awarding $50,000 in loans and grants to two mountaintop businesses... more...