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by Steve Bittenbender, The Center Square | May 28, 2021 08:30 AM Print this article The state of New York on Thursday announced an initiative to provide more housing opportunities in upstate communities through a partnership with a nonprofit that combats urban blight. The plan, called the Legacy Cities Initiative, calls for New York State Homes and Community Renewal, a group of state agencies, to issue $25 million in subsidies to target specific neighborhoods. The state will use an application process to allocate the funds for vacant properties, while leveraging private investments from local investors. Land banks will transfer up to 10 single-family properties to developers, and the nonprofit Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), which is working with the state on the project, will offer financing. Each project will be eligible for up to $75,000 in state subsidies, with the potential for $20,000 more if developers include certain ....
Is he the next Martha Stewart? Not so fast, says Martha 17 May, 2021 07:00 AM 8 minutes to read Christopher Spitzmiller, ceramist and author, surveys the vista at his Clove Brook Farm under the watchful eyes of his Sebastopol geese. Photo / Karsten Moran, The New York Times Christopher Spitzmiller, ceramist and author, surveys the vista at his Clove Brook Farm under the watchful eyes of his Sebastopol geese. Photo / Karsten Moran, The New York Times New York Times By: Guy Trebay With a new book about a year at his stylish upstate farm, the ceramist Christopher Spitzmiller tries on the mantle of the lifestyle pundit. ....
SC peach farmers fear harm from overnight frost South Carolina farmers took precautions against an overnight frost they fear could damage peach trees and other crops. (Source: WYFF) By Associated Press and Taggart Houck | April 22, 2021 at 5:17 AM EDT - Updated April 22 at 5:17 AM LANDRUM, S.C. (WYFF/AP) - South Carolina farmers took precautions against an overnight frost they fear could damage peach trees and other crops. Brandon Hyder in Landrum says that frost is the biggest danger. Hyder Farms grows and sells peaches, among other goods and has roughly 150 acres of peach trees. “Our low places, we’re more worried about, but as far as one or two days ahead of time, there’s not really much we can do besides just get out and kind of watch the weather and hope for the best,” Hyder said of the freeze warning. ....