Troy minutes record conditional approval for 193-unit Fourth Street project
The February record lists seven conditions for the downtown housing proposal. It does not establish that those conditions have been met.
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Guilderland draft minutes report one-year data-center moratorium
The posted draft records a longer pause than the six months initially proposed, with the law's start date tied to state filing.
Read the articleRPI proposes child-development center on Troy campus
RPI has announced state funding, planned enrollment capacity, and a projected late-2027 opening. The municipal approval status remains unverified.
Read the articleGuilderland Residences receives preliminary site-plan approval
The 72-unit Mercy Care Lane proposal has preliminary approval. A hearing on the PUD rezoning is set for October 6 at 7 p.m.
Read the articleGuilderland planner seeks more information on Route 146 contractor yard
A proposal for three commercial buildings near Black Creek raises questions about outdoor storage, wetlands, and a possible historic site.
Read the articleGuilderland uses new SEQRA housing exemption for Carman Road project
The Planning Board classified an 18-unit independent-living proposal as Type II under New York's new statutory housing exemption, then approved the site plan.
Read the articleLansingburgh Gateway returns to Troy Planning Board
June minutes record the Board's intent to act as SEQRA lead agency. A final environmental determination and site-plan approval remain unverified.
Read the articleBethlehem records conditional approval of McCormacks Hollow amendment
The amended subdivision retains three residential lots and provides for 23.76 acres to be conveyed to the Town.
Read the articleBethlehem Planning Board approves Pitt Ohio terminal expansion
The Board adopted a negative declaration and granted conditional site-plan approval for the 37 Frontage Road project.
Read the articleAlbany BZA approves six Hamilton Street apartment variances
The recorded approvals provide zoning relief for six office-to-apartment conversions, subject to a 400-square-foot minimum for each dwelling unit.
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