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Northern N.Y. economic-development projects get federal funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — Several local projects are among a dozen in New York’s 28-county northern border region to receive federal grants for economic and community development. The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) reviewed 55 applications with funding requests totaling more than $35 million before selecting the final 12 grant recipients, which received $5.8 million, according […]
N.Y. gets $25M in federal money to plug orphan oil and gas wells
New York State will use $25 million in federal funding to plug, cap, and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells in upstate New York. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Aug. 29 announced $25 million in federal money through the U.S. Department of Interior to bolster New York State’s efforts in this matter,
Syracuse University to dedicate Mower Faculty Commons
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Libraries is planning to dedicate the Judith C. and Eric Mower Faculty Commons in Room 548 of Bird Library. The
My Dream Summit included speakers, a gala, and networking
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Its website describes it as an event that “celebrates and elevates businesses and visionaries of color.” Hundreds of minority business owners and
LeChase Construction Services hires Mauro as superintendent
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Michael Mauro has joined LeChase Construction Services, LLC as a superintendent in Binghamton. In this role, Mauro directs the work of subcontractors,
Home Depot to build distribution center in Schuyler Business Park
SCHUYLER, N.Y. — A Home Depot distribution center is coming to the Schuyler Business Park, according to the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), working
Syracuse University to take over management of Marshall Square Mall parking lot
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse University parking and transportation-services office has assumed management of the Marshall Square Mall parking lot, located on East Adams Street.
Hochul signs bills to boost housing affordability
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Aug. 8 signed a legislative package aimed at expanding tax relief for New York homeowners, particularly those ages 60 and over. The legislation will help to support homeowners — from first-time homebuyers to senior citizens — as inflation, rising costs, and other factors “drive a nationwide affordability crisis,” Hochul’s office said
New parking area at Potato Hill State Forest opens in Tompkins County
CAROLINE — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) have announced the opening of a new parking area at Potato Hill State Forest in the town of Caroline in Tompkins County. DEC and FLLT initiated the project to address public-access needs for Potato Hill State Forest and
Syracuse Community Health holds beam-raising event at construction site of upcoming office
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Community Health (SCH) on Thursday held a beam-raising ceremony as construction continues on the organization’s upcoming new location at 930 S.
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