MEDIA

THE

BUZZ

2024

PUCK DROP

UIP held its annual puck drop at the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company in Broadalbin with great success.

UIP

NEWSLETTER

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PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS
  • Press: Article published in The Leader Herold by Tyler McNeil (2-26-24) Titled “Fort Plain teacher showcases 3d model of Upstate Ice Plex.” The UIP’s 3d Model was presented with the Final Master Plan of the complex at the Annual Puck Drop. Many people who assisted the UIP in marketing attended and the talk was all about the build and the need for the area. See newest concept on UIP webpages.
  • News: Publication about the need for an enclosed rink system and the lack of ice sports. Article details at the end the emergence of the UIP from the former founder Mrs. Mary Cleland. Title “Officials seek to open up Gloversville ice rink for the first time in 2022” by Tylor McNeil January 16, 2023.
  • Press: Article published in the Leader Herold on the UIP’s funding raising efforts for the “Quad / Cash Christmas Raffle”. Title “Upstate Ice Plex raised $7,777 in quad giveaway” by Tyler McNeil on December 24, 2024.
  • News: “City & State” by Ostroff Associates (9-18-23), cites numerous achievements and planned future needs for New York State while listing the Upstate Ice Plex for the Mohawk Valley Region supported heavily by Gillibrand. Such funding provides an ECONOMIC ENGINE for the region and promotes youth an family activates.
  • News: U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand recently shortlisted $1 million in federal appropriations for the development of what would be the only ice arena of its kind within a nearly 70-mile liminal stretch of the Mohawk Valley. See the article titled “Gillibrand proposes $1M for Upstate Ice Plex in Fulton County” by Tyler Mcneil.
  • News: UIP held its first “Annual Puck Drop” at the Eccentric Club in Gloversville with great success! Displays, media, and government officials attended in support of the progress being made, along with recognition in becoming a member of the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce. Article published in the Leader Harold titled “Upstate Ice Plex joins Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber” by Jason Subik.
  • News: Mrs. Cleland along with the UIP Board Members were interviewed by News Channel Ten (WTEN) of Albany NY. WTEN gathered the history, reasoning, and new vision of the build as the UIP advances. Titled “Progress being made on Upstate Ice Plex” by Tommy Valentine.
  • Press: Article published in the Leader Herald and Schenectady Gazette “Upstate Ice Plex in Fulton County Concept Unveiled” by Jason Subik. UIP presented to the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth on September 23, 2022. Tim Rizzo and Kevin Capobianco presented the proposed project while receiving positive feedback from the CRG and stressed the high levels of interest received from residents.
  • Webpage launched by American Marketing Company, of Malta, August 2022. In addition to producing the UIP’s first promotional Rack Card.
  • Press: The Leader Herald and Schenectady Gazette posted a written article on the UIP formation and funding request on July 14, 2022. Titled “3 Fulton County projects submitted for Federal Funds” by Jason Subik.
  • UIP presented to the Fulton County ED&E Committee on June 29, 2022. Presentation was on target and gave a good introduction.
  • UIP gained traction and support from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand under Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and related agencies congressionally directed spending request for 2021 and 2022. Commenting that “The Ice Plex will provide recreational sport and community involvement for children, families, and athletes to exercise. The Ice Plex would promote local business drawing in residents from out of the area and be utilized year-round."

THE

BUZZ

2024

PUCK DROP

UIP held its annual puck drop at the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company in Broadalbin with great success.

UIP

NEWSLETTER

Click on the icon to view our most recent newsletter:

PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS
  • Press: Article published in The Leader Herold by Tyler McNeil (2-26-24) Titled “Fort Plain teacher showcases 3d model of Upstate Ice Plex.” The UIP’s 3d Model was presented with the Final Master Plan of the complex at the Annual Puck Drop. Many people who assisted the UIP in marketing attended and the talk was all about the build and the need for the area. See newest concept on UIP webpages.
  • News: Publication about the need for an enclosed rink system and the lack of ice sports. Article details at the end the emergence of the UIP from the former founder Mrs. Mary Cleland. Title “Officials seek to open up Gloversville ice rink for the first time in 2022” by Tylor McNeil January 16, 2023.
  • Press: Article published in the Leader Herold on the UIP’s funding raising efforts for the “Quad / Cash Christmas Raffle”. Title “Upstate Ice Plex raised $7,777 in quad giveaway” by Tyler McNeil on December 24, 2024.
  • News: “City & State” by Ostroff Associates (9-18-23), cites numerous achievements and planned future needs for New York State while listing the Upstate Ice Plex for the Mohawk Valley Region supported heavily by Gillibrand. Such funding provides an ECONOMIC ENGINE for the region and promotes youth an family activates.
  • News: U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand recently shortlisted $1 million in federal appropriations for the development of what would be the only ice arena of its kind within a nearly 70-mile liminal stretch of the Mohawk Valley. See the article titled “Gillibrand proposes $1M for Upstate Ice Plex in Fulton County” by Tyler Mcneil.
  • News: UIP held its first “Annual Puck Drop” at the Eccentric Club in Gloversville with great success! Displays, media, and government officials attended in support of the progress being made, along with recognition in becoming a member of the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce. Article published in the Leader Harold titled “Upstate Ice Plex joins Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber” by Jason Subik.
  • News: Mrs. Cleland along with the UIP Board Members were interviewed by News Channel Ten (WTEN) of Albany NY. WTEN gathered the history, reasoning, and new vision of the build as the UIP advances. Titled “Progress being made on Upstate Ice Plex” by Tommy Valentine.
  • Press: Article published in the Leader Herald and Schenectady Gazette “Upstate Ice Plex in Fulton County Concept Unveiled” by Jason Subik. UIP presented to the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth on September 23, 2022. Tim Rizzo and Kevin Capobianco presented the proposed project while receiving positive feedback from the CRG and stressed the high levels of interest received from residents.
  • Webpage launched by American Marketing Company, of Malta, August 2022. In addition to producing the UIP’s first promotional Rack Card.
  • Press: The Leader Herald and Schenectady Gazette posted a written article on the UIP formation and funding request on July 14, 2022. Titled “3 Fulton County projects submitted for Federal Funds” by Jason Subik.
  • UIP presented to the Fulton County ED&E Committee on June 29, 2022. Presentation was on target and gave a good introduction.
  • UIP gained traction and support from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand under Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and related agencies congressionally directed spending request for 2021 and 2022. Commenting that “The Ice Plex will provide recreational sport and community involvement for children, families, and athletes to exercise. The Ice Plex would promote local business drawing in residents from out of the area and be utilized year-round."

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