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Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub wins $40 million for semiconductor-manufacturing activity

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DeWITT, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Tuesday announced a $40 million federal award for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub, known officially as the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub. The millions in federal funding are meant to “further position Upstate [New York] as a semiconductor center for the world,” Schumer’s office said

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The millions in federal funding are meant to “further position Upstate [New York] as a semiconductor center for the world,” Schumer’s office said in the Tuesday announcement.

“We are making I-90 America’s semiconductor superhighway, and in a few years, a quarter of all the chips manufactured in the United States will be along this corridor,” Schumer said in his remarks. The lawmaker announced the funding during a morning visit to Inficon Inc. at 2 Technology Place, off Fly Road in the town of DeWitt.

“This is a monumental day for upstate New York,” Schumer said to open his address. “One that I have long envisioned and spent years fighting for.”

The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub is the “first in the nation” to receive a major tech-hub award from Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Law, the Democrat noted.

Schumer had announced the tech-hub designation for the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse during a visit last October to Saab Inc’s Syracuse operations in DeWitt. The tech-hub designation was created as part of the federal CHIPS & Science Law.

When the competition started, 400 regions applied for the funding and 31 were designated tech hubs. Only 12 are getting advanced financing for the tech-hub program, Schumer said.

“It’s going to train the next generation of our workforce. It’s going to fill in gaps to make sure that Micron’s $100 billion investment not only attracts new supply-chain companies but also helps existing companies grow and enter into the semiconductor field,” Schumer told those gathered at Inficon, including local officials and Inficon employees watching on the stairs and from the upper floors.

He went on to say that the funding will help power new startups as we commercialize the research and activities done by some of the regions companies and chip fabrication plants, including Inficon.

The senator called the award prestigious, noting that when international firms look to have a location in the U.S., they’ll look at the regions with a tech-hub designation, including upstate New York.

“I met with a whole group of Japanese semiconductor suppliers and a whole bunch of Taiwanese semiconductor suppliers, 20 or 30 of each, and pushed our I-90 semiconductor superhighway, so it really helps,” Schumer said.

He also boasted that, “It sure didn’t hurt to have the [U.S.] Senate Majority Leader calling the White House and the Commerce Secretary [Gina Raimondo] to tell them upstate New York is the perfect choice for the future of [American] chips.”

Standing around Schumer and speaking at the event included Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon; Hannah Henley, president of Inficon, Inc.; Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO; J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation at Syracuse University; Greg Lancette, president of the Central-Northern New York Building & Construction Trades Council; and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh.

New York City firm acquires Big Flats Commons in Elmira

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ELMIRA, N.Y. — New York City–based Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) announced it has acquired Big Flats Commons in Elmira from NNN Reit, a real-estate investment trust, for $6.5 million. The 44,635-square-foot shopping center, located at 950 Route 64, was built in 2007 and houses the area’s only Target store. Other tenants include Best Buy, Maurice’s,

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Rome Area Chamber names new executive director

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ROME, N.Y. — Bruce Hairston will serve as the next executive director of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, effective July 29, the organization announced.

Sessler acquires O’Rourke construction division

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OWEGO, N.Y. — A Wayne County–based environmental contracting-services company has acquired the construction division of O’Rourke Inc., giving it a branch location in Owego. Sessler Environmental Services (SES), which provides services including abatement, environmental remediation, interior demolition, concrete saw cutting and removal, industrial cleaning, and environmental-investigation services, announced the news in a recent release. “We

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Syracuse men’s basketball creates new general manager position

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) has hired a former scout for the New York Knicks to serve in the newly created role of general manager of the men’s basketball program. Alex Kline, who graduated from SU in 2016, joins the Syracuse staff after four years as a scout with the Knicks NBA team, per

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Binghamton University launches Upstate NY Energy Storage Engine

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University, joined by National Science Foundation (NSF) officials, has officially launched the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine after winning the

Committee releases document on priorities for $500 million fund that’s part of Micron’s deal with the state

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Engagement Committee (CEC) on Thursday released a document with ideas for using the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund. The fund is a requirement of the 2022 agreement between New York State and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU). As a requirement of Micron’s participation in the

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Community Engagement Committee (CEC) on Thursday released a document with ideas for using the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund.

The fund is a requirement of the 2022 agreement between New York State and Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU). As a requirement of Micron’s participation in the state’s Green CHIPS incentive program, the company established a $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund in partnership with Empire State Development.

The group’s community-priorities document (CPD) represents a “community-driven and collaborative approach to guiding” the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, per a Thursday announcement from CenterState CEO.

The document represents more than 13 months of community-driven engagement across more than 300 community organizations. It includes input from more than 12,700 Central New Yorkers and is intended to serve as a “guiding strategy to amplify the benefits” of Micron and New York State’s investments in Central New York.

The CEC co-chairs, Melanie Littlejohn, president & CEO of the Central New York Community Foundation, and Tim Penix, VP of the Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center, released the following statement about the document.

“The Community Engagement Committee set out with a clear mission to ensure our region’s future benefits everyone, especially those historically left behind. Through extensive outreach and thousands of community members’ input, we’ve crafted the Community Priorities Document. This is a roadmap for equitable growth in the wake of Micron’s transformative investment. This document represents more than just a plan, it’s a testament to our community’s collective voice and a model for inclusive development. As we move forward, we’re committed to turning these priorities into tangible progress, creating opportunities that reach every corner of Central New York. Our work proves that when a community comes together, we can shape our destiny in ways that lift us all,” Littlejohn and Penix said in the CenterState CEO announcement.

Document highlights

The document identifies six priority areas, and they include education; workforce development; minority-, women-, veteran-owned business (MWVBE) and small business supports; housing; healthcare and family supports; and sustainable infrastructure.

It also identifies immediate priorities that require resources in the short term. They include K-12 education, workforce development, MWVBE and small business support, housing and childcare.

The CPD also provides “strategic vision for sustainable and inclusive growth” stemming from Micron’s investment in the region over the next twenty-plus years. The CEC intends to continue engaging local stakeholders to “revisit and update the document as needed” to ensure that it continues to “reflect the changing dynamics and needs of the community.”

In addition, the priorities, principles, and core considerations detailed in the document will be used to help guide the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund towards the communities’ most pressing needs and aspirations.

SUNY Poly’s new dean for College of Health Sciences to start July 18

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MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has named Mark J. Kittleson as its new dean of the College of Health Sciences, effective July 18. Kittleson most recently chaired the Department of Public Health at New York Medical College and joins SUNY Poly during a time of investment in the College of Health Sciences. Kittleson is

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MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has named Mark J. Kittleson as its new dean of the College of Health Sciences, effective July 18.

Kittleson most recently chaired the Department of Public Health at New York Medical College and joins SUNY Poly during a time of investment in the College of Health Sciences.

Kittleson is noted for his research and service in the use of technology within health education/health promotion and public health, SUNY Poly said in a news release. He created the HEDIR, a large health-education listserv, which has been used by the profession for more than 30 years and has a membership of nearly 2,000. He also created the first completely online peer-reviewed health-education journal, The International Electronic Journal of Health Education, and has been a leader in developing and delivering online programs.

He is also interested in developing strong mental-health skills, especially in children and adolescents.

“Dr. Kittleson is a proven educator with a track record of managing and growing programs, as well as leading successful reaccreditation efforts,” SUNY Poly President Winston Soboyejo said in the release. “We welcome him to SUNY Poly and know he will continue the positive momentum in our College of Health Sciences that recently saw historic investments made by Gov. Kathy Hochul which will update nursing labs, bring in state-of-the-art equipment, and establish the Center for Healthcare Innovation — a collaborative center to address the increasing mental health, physical health, and environmental health needs.”

While at New York Medical College (NYMC), Kittleson was able to secure a full seven-year reaccreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health for the school’s master’s and doctoral programs in public health.

Prior to NYMC, he served as dean of the School of Health & Human Performance at SUNY Brockport and department head for public health at New Mexico State University.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers undergraduate and graduate degrees via its colleges of arts and sciences, business, engineering, and health sciences.

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