Graham Manufacturing begins construction on new 29,000ft facility in Batavia. The ground-breaking ceremony, a milestone in the company's growth trajectory, was attended by state and local officials, Graham's executive leadership, and construction managers. The project is an investment of approximately $17.6m, with a contribution of $13.5m from one of Graham's customers. | Read more at MSN. 

Firm plans to add 200 jobs in Rotterdam industrial park. CTDI serves the telecomm and cable industries. A Pennsylvania-based company that serves the telecommunication and cable industry as well as manufacturers, plans to lease a 200,000-square-foot building at the Rotterdam Corporate Park. The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority was involved in the project. | Read more at Albany Times Union.

Wayne County Industrial Development Agency names Westbury Lumber the preferred developer for former Butler Correctional Facility. The lumber company has operations adjacent to the former state prison and has been interested in the Butler property for years.Westbury Lumber was chosen after the IDA issued a request for proposals in May for the 201-acre parcel that straddles the towns of Butler and Wolcott. | Read more

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board approved the purchase and redevelopment of the former Lake Shore National Bank building, as well as an adjacent parking lot, into apartments. Incentives include real property, sales tax, and mortgage recording tax abatements. It was the last piece needed by the developer to move ahead and prepare for construction. | Read more at Observer Today

Broome County is a critical geographic link in the electronics supply chain. Op-Ed by Stacey Duncan is executive director of The Agency; president and CEO of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. | Read more at New York Real Estate Journal.

NYSERDA signals flexibility on state's electrification deadlines, but stresses need for progress. As concerns persist about New York’s ability to meet its ambitious climate goals, including reaching 70% electricity from renewable sources by 2030, state energy leaders said Monday that progress is the priority, and the state is open to tweaking its mandated deadlines to meet the benchmarks, if necessary. | Get the story at Spectrum News.

NYISO released the 2023-2042 System & Resource Outlook which provides a wide-ranging assessment of future transmission and generation investment opportunities driven by economics and public policy. The Outlook found that between 100 and 130 gigawatts of installed capacity will be needed to reliably meet forecasts in increased demand. The Outlook also highlighted that while historic levels of investment in the transmission system have been made, more will be needed to achieve public policy mandates. | Click here to read more.

New federal assistance is available for farmers in New York after the damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl in July. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved federal disaster assistance for multiple counties, including Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben. This designation allows farmers to get emergency loans and other recovery resources for damage they suffered between July 10 and 16. You can learn more and apply on their website, farmers.gov. | See the story at Spectrum News.