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Thomas Cole center opens new visitor porch; hotel project to rely on CSO credit bank, IDA says
Summary
Jennifer Kim updated legislators on the Thomas Cole-related visitor site, and IDA staff reported that DEC-approved combined-sewer-overflow (CSO) credits are being banked for a proposed hotel; the hotel’s developer expects to break ground in August or September pending planning and DEC processes.
The Greene County Economic Development and Tourism committee heard two updates: a first-year report on a new visitor facility tied to the Thomas Cole site, and progress on a hotel project that will use a combined-sewer-overflow (CSO) credit bank to meet wastewater requirements.
Jennifer Kim briefed the committee on the visitor site’s first full year of operation, describing a new building with a public porch, chairs, WiFi and daily free access to grounds. Kim said the site is using programming tied to the bicentennial of Thomas Cole’s first regional visit, and noted local arts exhibitions and a children’s book launch…
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