Orange County

EXCLUSIVE: Massive Amazon Project Faces Critical Vote Next Month
The Planning Board closed the public hearing, which signals a vote on the project’s site plan application and height exemption could come at the Planning Board’s next scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Plan to Transform Former Camp LaGuardia Site to Parkland Taking Shape
Orange County purchased the property in 2007 for $8.5 million. Since then, several private redevelopment proposals failed to secure necessary approvals…

New Analysis Says Future Traffic, Development Growth Warrants Construction of Third Lane on Route 17
The analysis projects substantial traffic growth in the corridor over the next 30 years, due both to proposed development and long-term population trends.

Breaking News: It’s Back! Massive Amazon Distribution Project Reemerges Seeking Height Exemption
In terms of setbacks, Boone noted that the project offers setbacks that are anywhere between 650% to 2,000% greater than the setback requirements by the town.

Orange County Lands $46-Million Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Project Near Stewart Int. Airport
Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 with production operations anticipated to start in January 2027.
Construction Begins on $85-Million Newburgh South Logistics Center Project
Neuhaus, who is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary in Newburgh, noted the long-standing issues with the property, saying, “The obituary for this site was written decades ago. You are bringing this place back to life.”

Balchem Looks to Invest $36 Million in Expansion Project in Orange County
The cost of acquiring the vacant 12.43-acre site is $3.9 million. According to its application with the IDA, building and construction is estimated to cost $17,864,850 and equipment costs have been put at $13,136,536.

Orange County to Purchase, Revitalize The Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center
Under county ownership, the center will be revitalized and developed into a regional destination for live performances, educational programming, and community events.

Construction Begins on Massive Tuxedo Reserve Project in Orange County
The downtown area, planned as Tuxedo Reserve's Main Street, includes four mixed-use multifamily buildings totaling 93 upscale apartments.

GUEST VIEWPOINT: Investing in Our Future: Supporting the Amazon Project as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
This project represents a $600-million investment to build a five-story, 3.2 million-square-foot facility that will replace an active heavy mining operation with a dynamic advanced economic development project.

$607-Million Amazon Project in Orange County Faces Critical Hurdles
Some of the project highlights include the construction of a five-story facility with each floor consisting of approximately 600,000 square feet of space.

Irace Joins Orange County Partnership as New Director of Business Attraction & Development
In his new role, Irace will focus on cultivating strategic partnerships, recruiting new investment to the region, and promoting development opportunities.