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Koffman Southern Tier Incubator to use $100K from Broome County to help three startups
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Koffman Southern Tier Incubator in Binghamton will use $100,000 from Broome County to help three local startups that are incubator member companies. The allocation of funding for the firms includes $50,000 for Agri-Trak, $30,000 for LiBama, and $20,000 for Hub Controls. The incubator describes the funding as an “equity investment.” The […]
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital among 82 upstate nonprofits awarded Golisano funding
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse is among 82 Upstate nonprofit organizations named as recipients of a total of $360 million in funding from entrepreneur,
Syracuse University’s iSchool to launch new graduate program in AI
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s (SU) School of Information Studies (iSchool) will launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) graduate-degree program beginning in the fall of 2025. Starting this fall, students can apply to earn a master’s degree in applied human-centered artificial intelligence, which SU says will prepare them to “leverage advanced generative AI models ethically
New York manufacturing activity grew in September, for the first time in 10 months
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 16 points to 11.5 in September with activity expanding for the first time since November 2023. The index rose nearly 2 points to -4.7 in August after slipping less than 1 point to -6.6 in July. The general business-conditions index is the monthly gauge on New
Utica Zoo earns continuing accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has granted continued accreditation to the Utica Zoo, placing the zoo among about 235 facilities
CSArch opens Utica–area office
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — After working on numerous projects in the region over the years, CSArch decided to make its relationship with the Mohawk Valley a little more permanent. On Aug. 14, the Albany–based architecture and engineering-design firm, opened an office at The Network at 600 French in New Hartford, a new professional shared space
Byrne Dairy opens R&D facility in DeWitt
DeWITT, N.Y. — Byrne Dairy, Inc. has unveiled its new research and development (R&D) facility, the Byrne Innovation Center. Located next door to Byrne’s flagship
Oswego Health promotes chief nursing officer to COO
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has promoted Kathryn (Katie) Pagliaroli to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Pagliaroli currently serves as senior vice president (SVP) and chief nursing officer (CNO). She will retain those titles in her new role, Oswego Health announced. Michael Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health, served as the organization’s
Oneida County announces grant fund to help daycare businesses and startups
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County has launched a Family Daycare Startup Grant Program providing $250,000 to create new home daycare businesses and help existing home
Raymond Corporation, Toyota Material Handling expanding operations into Broome County
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation, a lift-truck manufacturer in Chenango County, and Toyota Material Handling are growing their operations in the Southern Tier. Raymond
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