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DASNY board appoints NYS Secretary of State Rodriguez to acting president role
ALBANY, N.Y. — The board of directors of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) has appointed Robert Rodriguez as acting president
Boyce Thompson Institute unveils plant-phenotyping facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) says it has opened its plant-phenotyping facility, PhenoSight. This new facility holds “significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights” into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions, according to a BTI news release. BTI is a plant-sciences research institution in Ithaca. “The opening of this facility marks
New York manufacturing index rises, but remains in negative territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index rose 7points in April, but remained underwater at -14.3, pointing to continued contraction in the state’s manufacturing
Utica University announces alumnae as commencement speakers
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University announced it has chosen two alumnae as the speakers for its upcoming undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies. Amanda Saravia-Butler, a
Crouse Health launches leadership institute as part of its workforce-development initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health says it’s establishing the Crouse Leadership Institute, which the health system considers a “major focus moving forward” as part of its workforce-development initiative. “In line with Crouse’s mission, vision and values, this supportive framework will provide introductory, ongoing and as-needed training in leadership and personal and professional development for all
CenterState CEO annual meeting offers awards, speeches on AI, CNY economic future
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Business of the Year Awards and remarks on artificial intelligence (AI) and Central New York’s economic vision and future were all part of Thursdayafternoon’s annual meeting of CenterState CEO. The event attracted more than 800 business and community leaders to the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter, CenterState CEO said. In
Munson breaks ground on landscaping project
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson broke ground Thursday, April 11 on a new 49,000-square-foot park and community space, transforming the green space from 324 Genesee St. to Cottage Place, according to the museum’s online publication Munson Bulletin. Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. also shared pictures from the event on his Facebook page. The project,
People news: CNY Health Home Network hires new CFO
UTICA, N.Y. — Central New York Health Home Network (CNYHHN) has hired Amy Osborne as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the organization announced. In
Lockheed Martin lands Navy helicopter technology contract
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced Monday it will work with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC), and Altera, an Intel company, to support the Stimulating Transition for Advanced Microelectronics Packaging (STAMP) program for the U.S. Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E). Lockheed Martin will develop a low
SRC wins more than $12 million Air Force contract modification
CICERO — SRC Inc. was recently awarded a nearly $12.4 million modification to a previously awarded U.S. Air Force contract for Multi-Domain Agile Condor enhancements, software prototype, and hardware for innovative tools development and demonstration. The contract adjustment is for computing design, development, hardware acquisition, and real-time flight demonstration, according to a March 14 contract
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