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N.Y. soybean production rose more than 7 percent in 2024
Farms in New York state produced more than 18.6 million bushels of soybeans last year, up almost 7.4 percent from more than 17.3 million bushels
Independent colleges generate $97B statewide economic impact
Private, nonprofit colleges and universities have statewide economic impact of $97 billion, according to an economic impact study released by the Albany–based Commission on Independent
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is partnering with UpMobility Foundation (UMF) to help the organization as it grows and builds
NYISO names VP of market structures
RENSSELAER — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the nonprofit that operates New York state’s power grid, recently announced it has promoted Shaun Johnson
State announces contracts for 23 large-scale, land-based renewable-energy projects
ALBANY — The state has announced contracts for renewable-energy projects located across upstate New York, including Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and
Oswego Health announces new directors to enhance mental-health services
OSWEGO — Oswego Health recently announced it has promoted Elizabeth Rice to director of inpatient services at the Lobdell Center for Mental Health & Wellness
Carpenters union settles into expanded Salina training center
SALINA — The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) says its training facility in the town of Salina has tripled in size to
DFS adopts insurance guidance to combat discrimination in artificial intelligence
ALBANY — It was a step meant to protect consumers from unfair or unlawful discrimination by insurers using artificial intelligence (AI). The New York State
State pension fund posts nearly 1.4 percent return in fiscal quarter
ALBANY — The New York State Common Retirement Fund generated a return of 1.38 percent for the state fiscal first quarter ending June 30, 2024.