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McMahon declares state of emergency for Onondaga County, orders school closures
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Saturday afternoon declared a state of emergency for the county and ordered its public schools to
Broome County deploys three new electric hybrid buses
ENDICOTT — Broome County is using three new transit buses that use electric–hybrid technology that BAE Systems manufacturers. In recognition of Broome County Transit “continuing to go green,” the company’s Endicott plant hosted a Feb. 27 ribbon-cutting event to formally mark the bus deployment. These buses include the latest hybrid technology that BAE Systems offers,
Cuomo announces expansion of Green Lakes, other projects
MANLIUS — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on March 10 announced the expansion of Green Lakes State Park in Manlius, as part of several state parks land-protection projects that cover more than 760 acres in Central New York and the Southern Tier. The governor has proposed a $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Environmental Bond Act to
NYS launches $2.5M contest seeking Israeli firms for clean-energy projects
ALBANY — The state has started the $2.5 million New York Power Authority (NYPA)-Israel “Smart Energy Challenge.” It’s a competition to attract Israeli companies with expertise in energy efficiency and clean-energy generation to submit proposals to collaborate with NYPA — New York’s public utility — on new clean-energy technologies. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking Israeli
Crews to work on nearly $10M energy-efficiency project at Marriott Syracuse Downtown
SYRACUSE — Nearly four years after it re-opened, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the former Hotel Syracuse, is preparing for a nearly $10 million project for energy-saving upgrades. “Physical work in the building won’t start for about another 35, 45 days,” says Ed Riley, CEO of Brine Wells Development. Brine Wells Development, the hotel developer;
Level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations opening in Owego
OWEGO — Nelson Development Group, LLC has installed 10 level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations at 130 Temple St. in Owego for all commercial and residential tenants of The Estates at 231 Main St. The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced it is scheduled to host a special ribbon-cutting event for Nelson Development on March 19
Cuomo: SUNY, CUNY to move to “distance learning” March 19 in response to coronavirus
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the State University of New York and the City University of New York will implement plans
Broome County unveils new electric hybrid buses
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Broome County announced it has deployed three new buses using electric–hybrid technology that BAE Systems produces. In recognition of Broome County Transit
FEMA awards Oswego more than $2 million for repairs at Wright’s Landing Marina
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The City of Oswego will use federal funding of more than $2.2 million for “critical” repairs to the Wright’s Landing Marina. The
BAE Systems providing power systems for up to 600 buses in Ireland
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — BAE Systems, which specializes in electric-propulsion systems, announced it will supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for a new
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