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Currier Plastics works with CCC to develop plastics-technology program
AUBURN — Currier Plastics of Auburn is working with Cayuga Community College (CCC) to create its first plastics-technology program, the company announced Wednesday. CCC is
CNY unemployment rates stayed steady in February
With only minimal variations, the unemployment rates for February fell slightly in the Syracuse area, inched up in the Utica–Rome region, and remained the same
Upstate consumer sentiment declines in March
Upstate New York’s consumer sentiment decreased 4.1 points to 65.8 in March, according to the latest monthly survey from the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI)
Welch Allyn launches EcoCuff blood-pressure cuff for single-patient use
SKANEATELES FALLS — Medical-device manufacturer Welch Allyn has announced the launch of its new EcoCuff, single-patient use, blood-pressure cuff. The EcoCuff is designed to remain
State approves new nuclear-energy technology degree program at OCC
ONONDAGA — The New York State Education Department has approved a new two-year degree program in nuclear-energy technology at Onondaga Community College (OCC), the school
NASA awards DeWitt firm contract to support aviation-safety research
DeWITT — The aviation-safety program of NASA has awarded Saab Sensis a contract to develop scenario-based verification and validation (V&V) methods to support ongoing aviation-safety
Cuomo: Alcoa ready for next phase of Massena facility upgrades
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday announced that Alcoa, Inc. (NYSE: AA) is prepared to move forward with the next phase of modernizing its Massena operations.
Nagle Athletic Surfaces adds competitor, plans move
CLAY — Nagle Athletic Surfaces, Inc., currently operating at 7709 Maltlage Dr. in Clay, has added a long-time competitor to its payroll, as the firm
Paychex profit, revenue rise in fiscal third quarter
Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) earned more than $144 million, or 40 cents a share, during its fiscal third quarter, which ended Feb. 28. The firm
Excellus report finds Upstate hospitals making strides in infection control
DeWITT — Upstate New York hospitals have been more successful than state facilities in lowering rates of two commonly reported hospital-acquired infections. That’s according to