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State approves siting permits for solar projects in Cortland, Jefferson counties
The state has approved siting permits for three solar projects located in both Cortland and Jefferson counties. The siting permits are for the Homer Solar
ANDRO lands contract to develop jammer-resistant, wireless-communications capability
ROME, N.Y. — The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has awarded ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC a $750,000, 24-month direct-to-phase-II Small Business Innovation
Mercedes-Benz selects Wolfspeed semiconductors for its electric vehicles
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) will supply silicon-carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) platforms when the company’s semiconductors are incorporated
Lotte Biologics begins operations in Bristol Myers Squibb’s DeWitt facility
DeWITT, N.Y. — The facility at 6000 Thompson Road in DeWitt that for many years housed manufacturing operations for Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY) is now under new ownership. Bristol Myers Squibb on Jan. 3 announced it had completed the sale of the property to Lotte Biologics of Seoul, South Korea. It sold the
IAED plans to advance manufacturing-partnership program
“Direct to Work helps community members gain exposure to industries in Ithaca and Tompkins County that offer living wage jobs and career advancement opportunities,” Heather McDaniel, president of IAED, said. “We’re grateful for the support for this important program.” IAED and its partner, Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology in Broome County, rolled out the DTW
Oneonta company partners with UB on new battery technology
In business since 1964, Custom Electronics has spent the past 20 years focusing on the development of new technology in areas such as lithium-ion batteries and energy-storage systems, says Michael Pentaris, company president. He was excited to partner with UB on this new technology that improves the anode part of a battery. Together with a
ConnectALL rural-broadband initiative includes CNY locales
The state says it’s making progress in a plan to provide rural-broadand service across New York. Launched in May, the first phase of the ConnectALL 21st Century Municipal Infrastructure pilot program targets four communities — including two in the Southern Tier and a pair in the North Country. In addition to the completed network in
Lockheed wins $43 million Navy/Australia order
More than half the work will be completed in Owego OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded a more than $43.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for aircraft to go to the Australian military. More than half of the work is set to be done at the defense contractor’s
Bristol Myers Squibb completes sale of DeWitt manufacturing facility to Lotte Biologics
DeWITT, N.Y. — Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY) on Tuesday said it has completed the previously announced sale of its manufacturing facility at 6000
New seating in the works for JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The installation of upgraded chairback seating in the JMA Wireless Dome will happen in the months ahead, Syracuse University recently announced. Crews will replace bench seating throughout the venue’s 100, 200 and 300 levels, “resulting in added comfort and accessibility,” Syracuse contended in its Dec. 8 announcement. As a result, the university
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