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New York posted record tourism numbers last year, governor says in State Fair visit
GEDDES, N.Y. — New York state welcomed a “record-setting” 306.3 million visitors in 2023, while also setting “new historic highs” for direct visitor spending and
Former state Supreme Court justice joins Coughlin & Gerhart law firm
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced it has added former state Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey A. Tait to the law firm. Tait will collaborate with fellow attorneys in the litigation and trial, matrimonial, business, and other practice groups. He also offers mediation services in divorce, personal injury, contractual disputes, child victim cases, and
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s BioInspired Institute will use a $3 million federal grant to create a training program for doctoral students in emergent intelligence.
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail opens for use
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road is complete and open ahead of schedule,
SUNY extends campaign encouraging its students to pursue financial aid
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY says it’s extending its campaign to encourage its students to apply for financial aid. The effort will continue through the end
ORION, an Internet of Things technology accelerator, formally launches in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — A Friday ceremony in Rome formally launched ORION, a technology accelerator and innovation ecosystem aimed at augmenting the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) ability to develop, secure, deploy, and utilize IoT technology. ORION is short for Open-Architecture Resilient IoT for Operational Networks and is described as the region’s first cross-organizational tech partnership
Loretto, union recognize latest class of LPN apprenticeship graduates
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto and leaders of the 1199SEIU union on Friday recognized the most recent graduates of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) apprenticeship program,
Nonprofit conference planned in Canton in mid-September
CANTON, N.Y. — A pair of North Country organizations are hosting the “2024 Non-Profit Conference – Renew, Retain Engage” on Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m.
Wolfspeed plans to move device production to Marcy location, closing plant on Durham campus
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), which operates a silicon carbide device-manufacturing facility in Marcy, plans to shift its device fabrication to its 200mm Mohawk Valley Fab and close its device fab in Durham, North Carolina where the firm is headquartered. Gregg Lowe, CEO of Wolfspeed, made the announcement as the company released its
Port of Oswego Authority leader to retire at the end of 2024
OSWEGO, N.Y. — William Scriber, executive director and CEO of the Port of Oswego Authority (POA), says he plans to retire on Dec. 31. “It’s been a privilege to have helped guide the Port to new heights of expansion, diversified clients, and greater tonnage over the past five years,” Scriber said in a POA announcement.
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