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Binghamton University professor wins $500,000 NSF grant to continue skin research
VESTAL, N.Y. — A Binghamton University professor will use a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue his research into skin. Guy
New York manufacturing index declines in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 11 points to 5.2 in April, its second straight monthly decline. The index also fell two
State fines Excellus $1 million for denying customers’ contraceptive coverage
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined Excellus Health Plans, Inc. $1 million for “wrongly” denying contraceptive coverage. A DFS investigation
Schumer warns about proposed federal budget cut’s impact on North Country air service
DEXTER, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) says he’s worried about the proposed elimination of a federal program subsidizing air service in
Lockheed Martin names Hartley GM of Owego plant
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) unit announced it has appointed Paula J. Hartley to succeed Dan Spoor as the
Tioga Downs adds golf to its lineup
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs is adding golf to the menu of options it offers customers of its gaming, racing, and entertainment businesses. It has
New York egg production flat in February
New York farms produced 133 million eggs in February, virtually unchanged from from 133.1 million eggs in the year-ago period, the USDA recently reported. The
Vernon Downs postpones opening day of racing, citing “significant financial losses”
VERNON, N.Y. — The top official at Vernon Downs is seeking tax relief from New York State, citing “significant financial losses due to the added
Liftech Equipment acquires Capital Region firm
DeWITT, N.Y. — DeWitt–based Liftech Equipment Companies, a forklift and construction-equipment dealer, has acquired Altamont, New York–based Capitaland Material Handling. The acquisition “was finalized” on
SUNY Empire State College appoints Bejou as provost
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — SUNY Empire State College announced it has appointed David Bejou provost and executive VP for academic affairs. Bejou will be responsible
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