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NSF grant connects SUNY Oswego School of Business, faculty at similar universities
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego says a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation will help collaborations between its School of Business and College of
Cayuga County farm selected for state’s AEM-Leopold Conservation Award
SCIPIO, N.Y.— Sunnyside Farms of Scipio Center in Cayuga County has been selected for the New York Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)-Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who “go above and beyond” in the management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard
St. Luke’s campus reuse effort to hold concept plan meeting on Oct. 30
UTICA, N.Y. — Reimagine St. Luke’s will hold a community workshop to review the concept plan for the reuse of the former St. Luke’s Healthcare
Past Genius NY winner, Oswego County company collaborate on drone manufacturing
SCHROEPPEL, N.Y. — Blueflite, a provider of advanced drone-logistics products, has announced a strategic partnership with Think Variant, a firm described as a “high-precision manufacturing specialist,” to scale up production of its drones. Think Variant is based in southern Oswego County. Blueflite was the 2023 winner of the Genius NY competition at the Tech Garden
New York governor launches first phase of Empire AI
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul of Friday announced that New York’s “first-in-the-nation,” Empire AI consortium will begin research this fall. “New York is writing
MACNY, PEB observe MFG Day with education tours at local plants
DeWITT, N.Y. — School students who toured Worthington Steel in Rome on Oct. 3 saw the entire process of making steel coils from raw material
Ithaca firm among the finalists in 43North startup competition in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — 8B Education Investments of Ithaca is among the eight finalists in this year’s 43North startup competition in Buffalo. 8B Education Investments is a fintech platform enabling campuses to meet their revenue and enrollment goals “by tackling the $50 billion gap in education financing facing African students going to study in the U.S.,”
NYS Canal Corp. opens application period for tourism infrastructure and event grants
WATERFORD, N.Y. — The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism, recreation,
Naturally Lewis says 11 area businesses receive relief funding following July flooding
LOWVILLE, N.Y.— Naturally Lewis says its emergency-relief initiatives have helped 11 businesses that were impacted by flooding back in July. In total, more than $289,000
MVCC appoints VP for student affairs
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has announced Karey Pine as the new VP for student affairs. In her new role, Pine will lead student-support services, serve on the president’s cabinet, and provide strategic recommendations on policies and initiatives to further the college’s mission of student success and community engagement. She was confirmed
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