Hope Knight

The document serves as a public notice for the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. The notice outlines instructions for public participation, including procedures for attending in person, listening via webcast, and submitting written comments on agenda items.

The board discussed and authorized the annual operating budget and subsidiary operating support for fiscal year 2026-27. Agenda items included the approval of budgets for the Moynihan Station Civic and Land Use Improvement Project, authorization for the Minority and Women Business Development and Lending Program, and the adoption of guidelines for the NYSTAR Cleantech Corporate Innovation Challenge. The board also reviewed and approved various economic development grants for regional projects across New York, authorized several administrative and procurement actions, including office lease renewals, insurance policy renewals, and contracts for marketing, research, and infrastructure advisory services.

The Directors discussed various corporate actions including the implementation of the NY KICKS program and a spotlight presentation on the Micron Project. Key financial and operational approvals were granted for the FY 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget and Moynihan Train Hall budgets. The Board authorized the Minority and Women Business Development and Lending Program and the NYSTAR Cleantech Corporate Innovation Challenge. Additionally, several capital grants and general project plans were approved for infrastructure and economic development projects across New York, including the Broadway Market Rehabilitation in Buffalo, the CWT Farms hatchery in Watertown, Herkimer County IDA infrastructure improvements, the Mohawk Valley Community College Fast Track Plus program, Project Polaris Cyber-Security facility construction, and the City Station North II mixed-use development in Troy.

This document serves as a public notice for an upcoming meeting of the Directors of the New York State Urban Development Corporation, d/b/a Empire State Development. The meeting will be held at the organization's New York City office, with videoconferencing available to the USA Niagara Development Corporation. The public is invited to attend in person, via webcast, or submit comments regarding agenda items in writing.

The meeting included reports on the revitalization of the New York State Museum, including visioning task force appointments and upcoming exhibitions. Discussions covered marketing initiatives such as the I LOVE NY spring and summer campaigns, the 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing events, and commemorative programming for America 250. Additionally, the Council reviewed tourism industry support, LGBTQ initiatives, and development updates for the Capital-Saratoga region, with specific focus on economic impacts from sports tourism and filming projects.