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Over $180M in federal money slated for neighborhoods near I-81 viaduct
SYRACUSE — More than $180 million in federal funding will target work in the neighborhoods surrounding the elevated portion of Interstate 81 (I-81). The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the I-81 viaduct-replacement project the funding, which targets neighborhoods like the new 15th ward and Syracuse’s north side. After the I-81 viaduct comes down, […]
McFarland Johnson names director of technology
BINGHAMTON — McFarland Johnson (MJ) recently created the new position of director of technology and promoted Jason Shevrin to fill it. In this post, he will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the company’s future technology requirements. Shevrin is tasked with developing MJ’s sustainable strategic plan, identifying the firm’s operational and special
CenterState CEO, SU’s SSIC to use federal funding to prep area businesses for Micron’s arrival
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO and Syracuse University’s South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) will use federal funding awards to help prepare area businesses for the
SUNY Morrisville adds robotic milking equipment to dairy program
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville’s dairy program is getting new equipment to put its agriculture students on the “cutting edge” of the industry. The school
National Grid to spend over $4 billion on multi-year Upstate Upgrade to improve grid resilience
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) on Wednesday said it plans to invest more than $4 billion to “transform its energy delivery system and propel economic growth
Public meeting set for March 19 in Clay to discuss environmental impact of Micron project
CLAY, N.Y. — The Buffalo district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a public meeting to gather comments on Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ: MU) proposed plan to build a semiconductor-manufacturing campus at the White Pine Commerce Park in the town of Clay. The session is set for March 19 from 7-9 p.m.
New Energy New York’s Battery-NY names its first executive director
VESTAL, N.Y. — Battery-NY, part of the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) initiative, has named its first executive director. NENY selected British engineer
FLLT completes largest-ever conservation project
Buys almost 1,000 acres in Steuben County CORNING — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) says it has completed the largest conservation project in its 35-year history with the purchase of nearly 1,000 acres, including 1 mile of frontage along the Canisteo River. The 992-acre property is located in the towns of Erwin and Lindley
Federal funds to spur cleanup of Ley Creek portion of Onondaga Lake superfund site
SYRACUSE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is targeting the cleanup of the Ley Creek portion of the Onondaga Lake superfund site with a funding award of about $23 million. The money comes from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) announced
Endicott receives nearly $1.8 million grant for water-improvement projects
ENDICOTT — The Village of Endicott recently has received a $1.78 million grant from the state’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Grant Program administered by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), according to a news release from the village. The grant allows Endicott to continue its efforts to improve water quality and will
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