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Birthing center at Wynn Hospital will make a big difference, Sammon says
UTICA, N.Y. — John Sammon, chair emeritus and founder of PAR Technology Corp. in New Hartford, called the birthing center at the upcoming Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Wynn Hospital in Utica a “priority” for his family. “It will offer our community a range of services and support for expectant mothers including prenatal care, childbirth […]
Cornell competes for funding in NSF climate-research contest
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University is a finalist in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) regional innovation engines program, earning a $1 million award. Cornell’s effort seeks to “grow the region into America’s next hub for climate research and innovation,” the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) announced May 11. Cornell University will
SUNY appoints first chief sustainability officer
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. has appointed Carter Strickland as SUNY’s first-ever chief sustainability officer and executive director of climate action. In that role, Strickland is charged with leading SUNY’s agenda to reach New York’s sustainability goals; “lead the nation” in energy and environmental research; and create economic opportunity by preparing New
Raymond rolls out outdoor electric lift trucks
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation, a Chenango County–based provider of intralogistics solutions and material-handling equipment, has recently introduced two new electric lift trucks. The 4800 model and 4810 model, 80-volt sit-down counterbalanced trucks address the need for sustainable material-handling solutions in outdoor settings and handle capacities ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 pounds, the company
Mohawk Valley EDGE launches brownfields cleanup loan fund
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE announced it is offering a Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund program that offers fixed-rate loans to assist with the cleanup costs at brownfield sites in Oneida and Herkimer counties. Capitalized with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the program’s goal is to clean up brownfield properties in
ECOs show Southern Tier kids what it’s like to do their job
VESTAL, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement says it enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2022, environmental conservation police officers (ECOs) and investigators across the state responded to
Greater Binghamton Chamber presents annual awards honoring small businesses, entrepreneurs, and more
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce honored its 2023 award winners during its 59th annual dinner and meeting held May 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton. Maryanne Burke, president and CEO of A.L. Burke, was honored as the 2023 Small Businessperson of the Year. Established in 1945, A.L. Burke provides affordable
ANDRO lands Army SBIR contract to develop AI solutions
The companies each received an SBIR phase-one contract up to $150,000 to develop AI/ML solutions. Using the Army’s investment, ANDRO and the other businesses will
Central New York Conservancy rebrands as GreenUtica
“Utica’s tree canopy is one of the glories of the city,” GreenUtica Executive Director Gina Pearce said in a press release. “Trees clean our air
Oneida Nation donates $1 million to Wynn Hospital campaign
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation has made a $1 million donation in support of the new Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Wynn Hospital
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