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Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Empire State New Market Corporation Meeting Of The Directors
The Directors reviewed several New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) projects. The Board approved a NMTC sub-allocation to finance infrastructure and operational costs for Harvest Prime, a food distribution business, and authorized the sub-allocation of NMTCs for three rural Walgreens locations to maintain operations. Additionally, the Board authorized a contract amendment for accounting services with CohnReznick, LLP, and reviewed a proposed project for the construction of a multi-service community facility for the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, which included the approval of a General Project Plan and NMTC financing.
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This document outlines Empire State Development's comprehensive strategic approach to foster and support the growth of the biotech and life sciences sector in New York State. It details initiatives across various divisions, including New York Ventures for capital investment, NYSTAR for innovation and manufacturing support through grants, and the Life Sciences R&D Tax Credit Program. Key strategic focus areas include accelerating the translation of research to market, leveraging artificial intelligence and robotics for drug discovery through Excelsior Sciences, and positioning the state as a global leader in cell and gene therapy. The ultimate goal, as informed by an updated strategic plan from 2023, is to ensure life-changing discoveries are invented, commercialized, manufactured, and scaled within New York, thereby creating jobs and economic benefits.
Jul 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York State Urban Development Corporation Directors' Meeting
The Board of Directors authorized a wide range of corporate actions focused on regional economic development and infrastructure initiatives. Key decisions included the approval of capital and working capital grants for diverse projects, such as site development at technology parks, downtown revitalization efforts, and affordable housing construction. The Board also approved updates to the Affordable Housing Connectivity Program guidelines, authorized investment allocations for New York Ventures, and ratified financing projects via the Empire State New Market Corporation. Administrative actions included the approval of various service contracts related to marketing, IT infrastructure, and grant administration, alongside a review of fiscal budget variance reports.
Jul 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York State Urban Development Corporation Meeting Of The Directors
The meeting included several key presentations and approvals regarding financial assistance and project development. Key discussion topics included the adoption of program guidelines for the Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative; the approval of Regional Council Capital Fund grants for projects such as TheZone at the Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park Tech Farm II Expansion, the Central Association for the Blind facility renovations, and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall expansion; an Upstate Revitalization Initiative grant for NUAIR to support commercial drone operations and STEM Camps for the Griffiss Institute; a working capital grant for the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth Expertise Project; and the approval of New York Forward and RECAP grants for the Groton Hotel restoration, Hudson River Valley Resorts development, and BK Apartments construction. Additionally, the Board authorized grants for the Vine Enterprises redevelopment of the Pleasant Valley Winery and the construction of the Tang wing for American Democracy at the New York Historical Society.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
