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Drone corridor between Syracuse and Rome to host 5G test network for unmanned aircraft
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 50-mile unmanned-aircraft systems (UAS) corridor between Syracuse and Rome will host a 5G test network for unmanned aircraft. The MITRE Engenuity
The company building a chip fab near Utica changes name to Wolfspeed
Durham, North Carolina–based Cree Inc. — which is building its $1 billion Mohawk Valley Fab near Utica — has changed its name to Wolfspeed, Inc.
Rome man charged with multiple burglary and weapons felonies
ROME, N.Y. — The New York State Police on Wednesday arrested a Rome man for stealing five handguns, a shotgun, and a rifle from
Lockheed Martin Owego plant wins more than $12.4 million Navy contract
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Owego was recently awarded a more than $12.4 million firm-fixed price order against a previously issued, basic ordering agreement. This order provides non-recurring engineering (NRE) and test support for the Avionics 3i/5i Operational Test Program Sets (OTPS) in support of i7 capabilities required by the
Oneida County hotel occupancy increases more than 27 percent in August
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s hotels again saw a rebound in guests in August compared to a year ago as the recovery from the pandemic-induced slowdown in the hospitality business continues. The county’s hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) rose 27.5 percent to 74.1 percent in August, compared to the year-prior
New York’s closed home sales rise nearly 17 percent in August
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold 14,808 previously owned homes in August, up nearly 17 percent from 12,663 homes sold in August 2020. However, pending sales in August fell about 8 percent, indicating closed sales could take hit in upcoming months. The data comes from the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR)’s August
Mr. Shop opens second store at Turning Stone
The opening represents a second Mr. Shop store for owner Joel Shapiro, who has operated the original Mr. Shop in the Armory Square section of downtown Syracuse since 1990. The 1,600-square-foot second location of Mr. Shop includes men’s fashion, custom-tailored suits, business attire, casual wear, and accessories, per a Sept. 23 news release. Mr. Shop
Oneida Nation pays $1.5M in total summer bonuses to hourly workers
VERONA, N.Y. — Nearly all hourly employees of the Oneida Indian Nation received summer bonuses in gratitude for their work serving customers returning to the Nation’s gaming, entertainment, and hospitality properties. The Oneida Nation says it paid the hourly workers a total of $1.5 million in summer bonuses. “Eligible employees received bonuses in recognition of
YBR Casino & Sports Book makes foray into bowling leagues
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — YBR Casino & Sports Book has announced a new Tuesday night mixed bowling league at its bowling venue, called The Lanes at YBR. The 11-week league starts Oct. 19 and can accommodate up to eight 2-player teams. That’s according to a Sept. 28 blog post on the venue’s website. YBR Casino &
SUNY semiconductor report includes impact on gaming
“Artificial intelligence, electric cars, smart grid, cryptocurrency, internet-of-things, and even gaming cannot exist without the type of research and resulting data capabilities that the semiconductor industry provides,” said F. Shadi Shahedipour-Sandvik, SUNY Provost-in-Charge, who co-drafted the report. “This involves a high-level of [research and development (R&D)] sophistication, and, in order for the U.S. to stay
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