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ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday released guidelines for pursuing funding in the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund. The state created the fund as part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Empire State Development, New York’s economic-development agency, Hochul’s office said in its announcement. Boise, Idaho–based […]
FuzeHub to use $1 million NSF award for program focused on advanced materials
ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub says it will use a $1 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead Upstate Makes. Upstate Makes is a collaborative initiative to build New York’s advanced materials ecosystem and “foster innovation-fueled economic growth,” FuzeHub said in its announcement. FuzeHub is an Albany–based nonprofit that works to help New
Tompkins County seeks developer for emergency shelter
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County is looking for help designing and building an emergency shelter to serve homeless people in the county. The county released a July 18 request for qualifications (RFQ) from development partners to design and develop an accessible, safe, and inclusive shelter to house about 100 adults. The RFQ is available on
Mower CEO Crockett named Chair of 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
SYRACUSE — The Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association recently named Stephanie Crockett as chair of the 2024 Syracuse Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Crockett is president and CEO of Mower, a full-service marketing, advertising, and public relations agency headquartered in Syracuse. The Syracuse Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Sunday, Sept.
Labrador Lumber upgrades infrastructure with NYSEG grant
BERKSHIRE — Labrador Lumber Company, Inc. — based in the town of Berkshire in Tioga County — has received a $57,667 Agriculture Capital Investment Incentive Program Grant from New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) to help upgrade its electrical infrastructure and add new jobs, NYSEG announced. The upgrades will support economic growth in Tioga
Storm damage in Canastota consistent with a tornado, National Weather Service confirms
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The National Weather Service in Binghamton confirmed Thursday that the damage in Canastota from Tuesday’s big storm is consistent with a tornado
Project to protect Oswego’s Camp Hollis from future flooding is now complete
OSWEGO, N.Y. — A construction project to protect Camp Hollis in the town of Oswego from future flooding and high-water events is now complete. Camp Hollis is a summer camp for children, providing recreational opportunities to more than 2,000 at-risk youth per year, as well as a location for private events. The completed resiliency project
MVHS announces new chief operating officer
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has announced the hiring of William W. LeCates as chief operating officer (COO). As COO, LeCates is responsible for clinical-support services, operational-support services, supervising MVHS product lines, and working closely with quality and medical education. He joins MVHS from JPMorgan Chase, where he provided clinical oversight of
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A late Wednesday morning ceremony at Wilson Park in Syracuse included the unveiling of a big check with a big dollar amount. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday delivered $50 million for the upcoming East Adams neighborhood transformation project. William Simmons, executive director of the Syracuse Housing
Severe storm spreads damage across Rome
ROME, N.Y. — The city of Rome continues to clean up from a devastating, confirmed tornado that struck on Tuesday afternoon, July 16. The storm
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