April

Schumer bill would increase spending on advanced technology, R&D, regional tech hubs

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is pushing a $160 billion proposal that he says would dramatically increase U.S. investment in advanced manufacturing of semiconductors and other key technologies. Read More

People news: Miller named director of client services at C & D Advertising

UTICA, N.Y. — C & D Advertising announced that Jodie Miller has joined the agency as director of client services. Read More

People news: SRC names Ucchino AVP of corporate strategy

CICERO, N.Y. — SRC Inc. announced it has promoted Maria Ucchino to assistant vice president (AVP) of corporate strategy. Read More

All New York State mass-vaccination sites will accept walk-ins starting Thursday

Beginning Thursday, all New York State mass-vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in COVID vaccine shots on a first come, first served basis for all. Read More

State breaks ground on $9.5 million resiliency project in Oswego

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Construction is underway in Oswego at International Pier on a $9.5 million resiliency project funded through the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). Read More

People news: Empire Center names Warren director of research

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire Center for Public Policy — an Albany–based fiscally conservative think tank and government-watchdog group — announced it has appointed Peter Warren as its new director of research. Read More

Cuomo says this year’s State Fair is a go, with limits

GEDDES, N.Y. — After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Fair will return this summer between Aug. 20 and Sept. 6. Read More

Syracuse, AT&T, Juneteenth committee partner to recognize local Black-owned businesses

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the launch of an eight-week campaign seeking to “ignite support for and partnership with” Black-owned businesses in the city. Read More