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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
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
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.
Blueberry Brook Farm Resort offers adventure and respite
DEANSBORO — Blueberry Brook Farm Resort recently held a ribbon-cutting event for what it has dubbed its Farm Country Club. It’s a grouping of amenities available at the 250-acre complex that includes mountain bike and hiking trails, a bed and breakfast, and an event venue at 6827 Van Hyning Road in Deansboro. “I’m creating the
First 5 startups in Syracuse Surge Accelerator finish program
SYRACUSE — The first five startups in CenterState CEO’s yearlong Syracuse Surge Accelerator have finished their work in the program. The inaugural group of startups involved Clutch Delivery, Certainty Analytical Labs, HippoH Apparel, Sign-Speak, and Talkadot. A recognition event held Aug. 7 at Le Moyne College included presentations by Surge Accelerator team founders, a keynote
Broome County IDA releases environmental draft, plans public hearing for proposed tech park
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold a public hearing next month, following the release of the draft scoping document
ANDRO awarded slot under competitive federal contract award
ROME, N.Y. — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has selected ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC for a slot under the first set of competitive One
Cornell University food team takes second place at contest
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University’s team was named a finalist at the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association & Mars Product Development Competition held recently
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — The Lewis County Development Corporation, administered by Naturally Lewis, Inc., and Lewis County have partnered to request expressions of interest for
New York farmland values rise this year, USDA says
The value of farmland in New York state is rising, according to a recent report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The farm
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