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Conference aids educators in STEM fields
SYRACUSE — A conference that took place in July at Syracuse University could become an annual event focused on helping teachers train students in the STEM disciplines. Those disciplines — science, technology, engineering, and math — are critical to the nation’s future, says Margaret Ashida, director of the Empire State STEM Learning Network and co-chair […]
Prices on construction materials drop in July
The cost of some key construction materials fell in July for the third month in a row, according to a new analysis from the Associated
ESF wins grant for technology project
SYRACUSE — The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry will use a grant to launch a program to help
Unemployment rises, state loses jobs
New York’s unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent in July, but so did the state’s labor force, according to the Department of Labor. At the
PSC creates fund supporting rural local telephone service
The New York State Public Service Commission moved today to set up a State Universal Service Fund (SUSF) that will provide four years of funding
Fashion kit service wins student sandbox pitch contest
SYRACUSE — Craftistas won the pitch contest at Wednesday’s Syracuse Student Sandbox Demo Day. The subscription service delivers a new do-it-yourself fashion kit every month
Comptroller calls for Thruway to examine other options before hiking tolls
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is urging the New York State Thruway Authority to evaluate all of its options before implementing a toll increase on commercial
Survey: Conditions soured for New York manufacturers in August
New York manufacturers reported tough conditions in August in a survey the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released this morning. The general business conditions
Vets institute announces new partnership
SYRACUSE — The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University (SU) is partnering with the US Business Leadership Network on initiatives related
Clarkson becomes satellite of SU assessment center
POTSDAM — Clarkson University is now a satellite of the Syracuse University (SU) Industrial Assessment Center. SU’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
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