Joshua Stratton-Rayner

Deputy Director of Economic Development, Ulster County. Formerly with Newburgh Planning & Dev, Phila Dept of Commerce. Tweets my own etc.

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Local journalism is so great because you can be sure each story has been vetted and well-sourced, not merely one-sided presser reprints https://t.co/7tMYMpGQ7U

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Commiserating with @JoeCDonahue on last night’s Phillies loss - oh well, second is still ok… @WAMCRadio

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

https://t.co/Cved1Bvpts

[Daily Freeman @DailyFreeman]

Ulster County to launch arts and culture plan https://t.co/4MCVbOfflM

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

More info on this beautiful redesign here: https://t.co/2Z70fJ0VIF and more resources for residents, commercial enterprises, and developers to come soon.

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Thrilled to witness yesterday the signing of this historic overhaul of @KingstonNYgov's zoning, a truly comprehensive shift to form-based code that will spur necessary residential and commercial density with sensitivity to the needs of all. https://t.co/YacRS4TkPS

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Great to be part of this morning’s celebration of our regional arts and economic development scene at Storm King for the Governor’s @EmpireStateDev @NYSCArts arts capital funding announcement

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

🆕The $250M COVID19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program deadline is extended to Sept. 30, 2023. NY small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders & regulations in response to COVID19 can apply for a refundable tax credit of up to $25k: https://t.co/MnSqu0A0jH

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Really excited to have successfully put this $10 million Restore NY special project through, and it was a real honor to see this round’s awards announced here in Ulster County. Looking forward to putting it to use!

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

🆕$146M+ has been awarded to 74 projects statewide through the Restore New York Communities Initiative.

The grants will help to reimagine downtowns across and transform vacant, blighted and underutilized buildings into vibrant community anchors.

https://t.co/SyAF08SFUB

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Ok, I used ChatGPT for one document template as a timesaver and I'm never looking back

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Some news… https://t.co/mGbAp98xPe

[U.S. Senator John Fetterman @SenFettermanPA]

We talked about PA's "Whole Home Repairs" program at yesterday's Banking Committee hearing on Housing.

This program helps Pennsylvanians with needed repairs and eliminate blight.

I'm going to fight to make this successful program available on a national level.

[Empire State Development @EmpireStateDev]

Picture this!: a former cigar factory is being transformed as the future home of the Center for Photography at Woodstock.📷

With ESD support, the historic building—in Kingston’s Midtown Arts District—will become a community hub for arts & education.

➡️ https://t.co/VTglkS7JeX

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

It was great to be on site for yesterday’s celebration of 2 critical @EmpireStateDev grants for @cpw_kingston’s upcoming repurposed home. Looking forward to more Restore NY success stories for Ulster County! https://t.co/xxjXXfV8QJ

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

@PHLCommerce how do I find more info on the commercial real estate acquisition loan program?

[The City Reporter @THECITYNY]

Hudson Valley Towns Have a New York City Problem https://t.co/NmaMNeN0cP

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

this was insightful, even as I was shuddering at the prospect of doing any real geographic data analysis through Excel and only Excel

[Curbed @Curbed]

All of the people who fled the city over the past three years should have left behind a surplus of empty, habitable apartments. What happened to them? And why is it so difficult and expensive to lease one now? https://t.co/0zIArjZwDB

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

@DrexelLab will there be a way to filter for (at least) geography?

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

@jobiathan

[World Bollard Association™ @WorldBollard]

Absolutely NOBODY gets special treatment from the #WorldBollardAssociation.

[Lina Khan @linamkhan]

1. One in five US workers is bound by a noncompete clause, which restricts them from freely switching jobs, lowering wages and undermining fair competition.

Today @FTC proposed a rule to prohibit firms from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers.
https://t.co/PucNYHIfDD

[Joshua Stratton-Rayner @jstrattonrayner]

Incredible news for @UlsterNY and the Mid-Hudson region overall! Proud to have played a part in seeing this happen, and looking forward to success in Round 7. https://t.co/NYQ2yLawdP