New York State Department of Labor
Division of Research and Statistics
120 Bloomingdale Road, Room 218
White Plains, NY 10605
914-997-8798
This briefing provides information on firm-specific hiring and layoff announcements in the Hudson Valley. The information in this report is derived from press releases, newspapers, business journals, newsletters and other public sources. It does not include all expansions and contractions in the region – only those for which public information has been obtained. An attempt is made to present only current information – events that have recently occurred or will occur in the near future.
Dutchess County
Hudson Valley Lighting celebrated the grand-opening of its global headquarters in a repurposed soft drink facility in the Town of Wappinger. The company purchased a 67-acre parcel, containing 244,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and office space for about $9.2 million. With rehabbing and renovations included, the total investment is about $17 - $18 million. Hudson Valley Lighting was able to repurpose the space as well as maintain 75 percent of its employee workforce from the county.
Orange County
Aeonn L.L.C., the developer behind the 85-room hotel project on Estrada Road in Woodbury received some good news when a state judge ordered the village’s Planning Board to approve the project despite a moratorium on new hotels and motels that Woodbury officials declared this year. Before construction can start, the developer must secure final approval of the site plan and a building permit. No job numbers were announced.
Airport Properties VIII, L.L.C., the owners of the Homewood Suites by Hilton at New York’s Stewart International Airport recently proposed plans to build a second hotel adjacent to its existing facility. The company is seeking a 10-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, sales tax exemption on construction materials and a mortgage recording fee exemption to build a Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott. The four-story, 83-room hotel would open in spring, 2020 and employ about 23 people.
City Winery was awarded $832,000 from the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Developmental Council for its plan to expand in the Hudson Valley. The company, an operator of urban wineries and concert venues, plans to invest $5.7 million to rehabilitate Worsted Mills, a historic 22-acre property in the Town of Montgomery, as a wine production facility, tasting room, café and event space. No job numbers were announced.
When Merlin Entertainments, owners of the Legoland brand, launches its $350 theme park and hotel in Goshen in April 2020, it will be the third of its kind in the U.S. and the largest and most expensive to date. Legoland New York has recently begun seeking candidates for 1,300 full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs at the park. For postings, visit www.Legoland.com/new-york.
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has added five new stores to join its group of more than 250 stores. Forever 21, Golden Goose Deluxe, Sugarfina, Burt’s Bees and Eton have all opened a new store or will open one in the next few months. Forever 21 is an American fast fashion retailer. It is known for its trendy offerings and low pricing. Golden Goose Deluxe Brand is a Venice-based, high fashion sneaker company. Sugarfina is a luxury candy boutique. Burt’s Bees is a natural personal care products company best known for its lip balm. Eton is a Swedish brand known for fine men’s shirts and accessories. No job numbers were announced.
Putnam County
The Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union recently opened a new branch office at 152 U.S. Route 6 in Mahopac. The new branch features integrated teller machines (ITMs), that can perform functions beyond those of a typical ATM, offering members access to all their accounts with or without staff assistance. No job numbers were announced.
Rockland County
At Home, a Texas-based home décor superstore retailer, plans to open a new store on the ground floor of the former Macy’s facility at The Shops at Nanuet. At Home, one of the nation’s fastest growing retailers, has 177 locations in 36 states. The retailer recently opened a superstore in Middletown in August 2018 and plans to open another in Long Island. The new 100,000 sq. ft. store is scheduled to open in 2021, as the company has recently signed a 10-year lease and is waiting for Macy’s to vacate the building. The Nanuet store will have 35 to 40 employees.
Sullivan County
Nothing to report.
Ulster County
Nothing to report.
Westchester County
Virginia-based developer AvalonBay Communities was approved for a $1.35 million sales tax exemption by the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency for its mixed-use project in downtown Harrison. The three-building development project will be built next to the town’s Metro-North train station on Halstead Avenue. The complex will consist of 143 rental units, seven of which will be designated for affordable housing units, 27,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and a 584-space parking garage. The project will be built in two phases over a 30-month period and is expected to create an estimated 410 temporary construction jobs and eight permanent jobs.
Marshalls and Homesense are scheduled to open new stores in the Yonkers Gateway Center on Central Park Avenue. Construction workers are currently dividing the former Pathmark Supermarket location on Central Park Avenue into two separate stores. Marshalls, a discount apparel and shoe store, is proposing to occupy a 20,834 sq. ft. space, while Homesense, a home decoration store that sells furniture, lighting and related products will occupy about 27,100 sq. ft. of space. It’s not unusual for Marshalls and Homesense to open next to each other. Both stores are subsidiaries of TJX Cos. Inc., which also owns T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post. No job numbers were announced.
Whole Foods recently celebrated the grand-opening of its latest store in Westchester County. The new Whole Foods store in Chappaqua is the fourth in the county. The 40,000 sq. ft. location at Chappaqua Crossing will include a full-service butcher department, prepared food bars, a coffee bar, a specialty beauty and body care department and a selection of local beers. The grocery store is expected to create more than 200 jobs.
Dutchess County
Nothing to report.
Orange County
Nothing to report.
Putnam County
Nothing to report.
Rockland County
Bartaco, a popular restaurant with locations in Port Chester and Stamford Connecticut has pulled out of an agreement to take over the former River Club restaurant in Nyack. The taco bar restaurant, known for beach culture and coastal vibe, was scheduled to take over the site at 11 Burd Street which closed in 2015 after 30 years of business.
Sullivan County
Nothing to report.
Ulster County
Nothing to report.
Westchester County
Anna Artuso’s Pastry Shop recently closed its bakery after more than 50 years of business. The bakery on McLean Avenue held an auction to sell some of the business’ indoor fixtures. The ovens and other equipment in the kitchen will remain as another bakery is expected to open in the same place under a different name and management. No job numbers were announced.
The March of Dimes recently announced plans to move its White Plains headquarters to northern Virginia. The nonprofit organization, which works to improve mothers’ and babies’ health, will move to the Crystal City section of Arlington County, across the river from the nation’s capital. It is in the same area where Amazon recently chose to locate a new headquarters campus. According to published reports, Arlington County provided a $150,000 grant to help lure the company and expects to recoup the investment with $1.1 million in taxes paid over the next 10 years. Arlington County also expects the move to bring 80 new jobs, while occupying about 28,000 sq. ft. of real estate.
Orange County Government and its Civil Service Employees Association members recently approved a new five-year contract which runs from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023 and includes pay raises between two and three percent on average. With about 1,300 members, the CSEA is the largest county employee union in Orange County.
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