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CLAYTON, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) recently announced the acquisition of nearly 1,000 acres in Jefferson County through 17 projects focused on protecting the region’s drinking-water sources. The partnership will have “lasting impacts” on the water quality and habitats of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, Hochul’s […]
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CLAYTON, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) recently announced the acquisition of nearly 1,000 acres in Jefferson County through 17 projects focused on protecting the region’s drinking-water sources.
The partnership will have “lasting impacts” on the water quality and habitats of the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, Hochul’s office said in making the announcement.
The agreement is supported with more than $5.8 million in state grants through the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) program. Gov. Hochul signed the agreement Aug. 13 while visiting the North Country.
“Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and their tributaries provide drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people across countless municipalities in the US and Canada. As shoreline development and habitat degradation continues at a record pace, these widely used surface water sources are becoming more susceptible to water contamination,” Jake Tibbles, executive director of the Thousand Islands Land Trust, said in the announcement. “To safeguard these waterbodies and the communities that rely on them, the Thousand Island Land Trust and its conservation partners have turned to New York State’s WQIP program to conserve some of the region’s last remaining and most sensitive riparian habitats. With Governor Hochul’s support, and through these land and easement projects, the State and TILT will be permanently protecting these invaluable natural resources now, and for generations to come.”
Cornell University food team takes second place at contest
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University’s team was named a finalist at the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association & Mars Product Development Competition held recently
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky helicopter built in Tioga County joins presidential fleet
OWEGO, N.Y. — The U.S. Marine Corps formally accepted a 23rd and final next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company in a recent ceremony at the company’s Owego plant. The company’s aircraft have flown every president since 1957. “The most recognizable helicopter in the world — made in Tioga
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OWEGO, N.Y. — The U.S. Marine Corps formally accepted a 23rd and final next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company in a recent ceremony at the company’s Owego plant.
The company’s aircraft have flown every president since 1957.
“The most recognizable helicopter in the world — made in Tioga County, New York, by the Southern Tier’s powerhouse workforce at Lockheed Martin — is officially on its way,” U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a news release. “The presidential helicopter program is key to our national defense and the protection of our president and top government officials, and now the world-class workers at Lockheed Martin Owego have completed the delivery of the 23rd and final VH-92A in the presidential helicopter fleet.”
The delivery demonstrates the success of the program to design, build, and deliver under budget and within the planned delivery schedule. The helicopter will transport the U.S. president and vice president, as well as other officials.
“Once again, Sikorsky’s highly skilled employees have shown their ability to innovate, manufacture, and delivery these next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopters that will be operating worldwide in support of presidential missions well into the future,” Sikorsky VP and General Manager Richard Benton said in a release. “This milestone is a credit to our valued and long-lasting partnership with the Marine Corps as we provide a highly tailored solution for the Marine Corps’ unique, critical mission.”
The VH-92A program ensures long-term affordability by utilizing the FAA-certified Sikorsky S-92 aircraft, which was modified at Sikorsky facilities in Owego and Stratford, Connecticut for the VH-92A mission based on government-defined requirements.
“The VH-92A is vital to national security and a mainstay of the Southern Tier economy,” Schumer said. “That’s why I’m proud to have fought for and led the effort to secure critical federal investments year after year to keep Owego’s Lockheed Martin workforce doing what they do best: making the most sophisticated and secure helicopters in the world, while keeping our military service members and government officials safe and keeping these critical jobs in the Southern Tier. Every time the president of the United States takes off in one of these helicopters, everyone in the Southern Tier can smile knowing it was their community that made it happen.”
Lockheed Martin — a Bethesda, Maryland–based global defense-technology company — has two plants in Central New York, in Salina and in Owego, respectively.
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — The Lewis County Development Corporation, administered by Naturally Lewis, Inc., and Lewis County have partnered to request expressions of interest for
North Country, Syracuse airports awarded more than $5 million in federal funding for projects
Airports serving Syracuse, areas of the North Country, and other upstate locations will use more than $5.2 million in federal funding for projects. The nine airports will use the funding to support airport-safety and infrastructure-improvement projects, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) announced Wednesday. This federal money was
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Airports serving Syracuse, areas of the North Country, and other upstate locations will use more than $5.2 million in federal funding for projects.
The nine airports will use the funding to support airport-safety and infrastructure-improvement projects, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) announced Wednesday.
This federal money was administered through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Airport Infrastructure Grant program, which Schumer “fought hard to create and fund” in his Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law, his office said.
The projects include developing and implementing new airport safety plans and constructing and expanding terminals, taxiways, and airport signage.
“The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority extends our deepest thanks to Senator Schumer for his unwavering support and leadership in securing the … grant for the Ogdensburg International Airport,” Steve Lawrence, executive director of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, said in the Schumer announcement. “This funding is crucial for the ongoing renovation and modernization of our terminal, ensuring that we can continue to serve our community and visitors with state-of-the-art facilities.”
The senators explained that the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law provided $5 billion in competitive grants for airport-terminal development projects that address the aging infrastructure of the nation’s airports, and this announcement represents the latest round of funding.
Funding awards
Crouse Health opens rapid-evaluation unit in its emergency department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health on Friday opened a newly expanded rapid- evaluation unit (REU) in its Pomeroy Emergency Services Department (ED). It followed a four-month renovation project, Crouse Health said in its announcement. When patients arrive at the ED walk-in entrance, they are directed to a team of health-care professionals (usually a physician and
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health on Friday opened a newly expanded rapid- evaluation unit (REU) in its Pomeroy Emergency Services Department (ED).
It followed a four-month renovation project, Crouse Health said in its announcement.
When patients arrive at the ED walk-in entrance, they are directed to a team of health-care professionals (usually a physician and a technician) who then assess the patient’s condition. This includes all walk-in critical and non-critical patients, Crouse Health noted.
“As part of the rapid evaluation process, the Crouse ED team assesses the patient’s medical history, performs necessary tests, and determines the appropriate course of action,” Hilary Reeves, a registered nurse and Crouse Health’s emergency services director, said in the announcement. “By streamlining processes and dedicating specific staff to lower acuity cases, patients receive timely, efficient care without compromising quality.”.
The process helps manage ED flow by “efficiently” caring for patients who need lower-acuity care, Dr. David Mason, medical director for Crouse’s emergency services, said in the announcement.
“This benefits all patients by preventing overcrowding,” Mason said. “Faster evaluation and treatment leads to improved patient satisfaction.”
The REU project was made possible through a federal grant of $1 million secured by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.).
“Senator Schumer’s tireless focus and dedication in securing critical funding for our region’s healthcare providers continues to have a major impact on thousands of patients,” Dr. Seth Kronenberg, CEO of Crouse Health, said in the release.
The renovation of the ED’s main entrance also included the installation of a weapons-detection system, which is meant to “increase access and safety in the department overall.” Crouse Health went on to say that the physical environment has been designed to support safety and security with an open floor plan that “enhances visibility throughout the space.”
Herkimer College esports joins ECAC this fall
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College will join the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) for esports this fall, joining 53 other SUNY colleges in the conference,
Construction is underway on ConnextCare’s new office location in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — ConnextCare says it’s planning to move into a new office in Oswego in 2025. The health-care organization held an Aug. 7 groundbreaking
New York farmland values rise this year, USDA says
The value of farmland in New York state is rising, according to a recent report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The farm
ConMed to pay dividend for 2024 third quarter in early October
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker with roots in the Utica area, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash
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