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IDA updates Skyler Park, Russell Farm and Turn site cleanup; IDA seeks FAST NY funds and weighs tank choice

Kirkland County Industrial Development Agency · February 19, 2026
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Summary

The IDA reported Herkimer County support for Skyler Business Park entrance work, imminent acreage contracts with Stark Industries, multi-company interest in Russell Farm, DEC approvals for parts of the Turn demolition and a potential $500,000 FAST New York grant for site studies; the board also discussed power capacity and data-center feasibility.

The IDA provided several development updates on large-site readiness, demolition and power capacity.

Speaker 1 thanked Herkimer County for recent support allowing Skyler Business Park entrance work to proceed, with an estimated completion in about two months. He said a contract for 35 of 60 acres with Stark Industries is expected soon and requested stakeholder meetings about a possible spec building to serve incoming…

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