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SUNY Research Foundation awards presidential fellowship to ESF faculty member
SYRACUSE — The Research Foundation (RF) for the State University of New York (SUNY) has awarded a presidential fellowship to Preston Gilbert, a faculty member at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse. Gilbert is a senior research associate in ESF’s Department of Landscape Architecture (LA), the school said in a […]
Considering Solar Energy? Here’s What You Should Know
As the economic recovery continues to be sluggish, reducing energy costs can make a significant dent in businesses’ monthly bills. Whether through simple changes or larger-scale investments, every business can do something to save energy. You’ve probably heard about energy-efficiency programs. However, more and more businesses are turning to another solution as well — onsite
SUNY board approves merger of SUNYIT and Albany’s CNSE
The State University of New York (SUNY) board of trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved Chancellor Nancy Zimpher’s recommendation to merge the system’s two technology schools.
UUP president urges ‘caution’ in SUNYIT, CNSE merger process
The head of the union representing faculty at the State University of New York (SUNY) on Wednesday “raised concerns” about the merger between the SUNY
Cuomo touts ReCharge NY program at Harden Furniture
McCONNELLSVILLE — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week announced that his ReCharge New York (RNY) is benefiting Harden Furniture, a 170-year-old furniture maker in
Mirabito to formally open new convenience store in Oneonta
ONEONTA — Mirabito Convenience Stores has announced plans to formally open its “renovated and upgraded” location on March 20 in Oneonta. The new location replaces an
New York manufacturing index edges up in March
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported today that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose to 5.6 in March from 4.5
Avalon Document Services enters the Ohio market
SYRACUSE — Avalon Document Services has expanded into Ohio with the acquisition of two offices of Cleveland, Ohio–based ProFile Discovery. The deal adds Cleveland and Akron, Ohio to Avalon’s list of office locations. In the transaction, which closed Feb. 18, Avalon acquired ProFile’s employees, equipment, service lines, and customer list, JP Midgley, CEO and co-owner
Slack Chemical expands with new facility in Saratoga Springs
CARTHAGE — Expansion seems to be the name of the game for Slack Chemical Co., Inc., of Carthage, which recently opened a new 26,000-square-foot, $2.4 million plant in Saratoga Springs. The new facility will help the company better serve the East Coast region as well as provide necessary space for Slack to break into some
Universities, colleges eye ways to lower energy usage
SYRACUSE — Whether it’s to help keep costs down or recruit new students, embracing energy efficiency is a hot topic on college campuses these days. Colleges and universities spend an average of $1.95 per square foot on electricity and 15 cents on natural gas, according to a recent study, entitled “The Changing Energy Landscape and
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