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CNY Community Engagement Committee details Micron investment fund priorities
SYRACUSE — It’s a group that’s been working for more several months to identify community priorities and “create a framework for directing investments” for a

Upstate’s Air Upstate drone team conduct first BVLOS flight
SYRACUSE — In May, Upstate Medical University says it completed a key test flight for its drone program that advances the health system’s goal of

New Launch NY investments include startups in Ithaca, Rochester, Buffalo
BUFFALO — A fledgling Ithaca business is among the Upstate companies in which Launch NY has invested. Caretech Human in Ithaca is one of three

Schumer says regional effort led to tech-hub designation
DeWITT — As he announced the $40 million federal grant for the NY SMART I-Corridor tech hub on July 2, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck

Ashley McGraw Architects acquires Boston–area firm
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ashley McGraw Architects of Syracuse announced it has acquired studioMLA Architects, a 15-person architecture and landscape design firm headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts,

Schumer applauds U.S. for tariffs on steel shipped from Mexico that was made elsewhere
The U.S. and Mexico have taken joint action to prevent China and other countries’ steel and aluminum exports from evading tariffs before entering the U.S.

Hochul appoints LaFave as State Fair director, removing interim tag
GEDDES, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday appointed Julie LaFave as director of the New York State Fair. LaFave had been serving as the

SU, Hamilton College, other private schools awarded state funding for capital projects
ALBANY, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) and Hamilton College in Clinton will each use a $3 million state grant for capital projects on their respective

Regional small businesses win New York SBDC awards, “Roadshow” presentations scheduled
ALBANY, N.Y. — Businesses in Lowville, Utica, Oneonta, and Hogansburg in Franklin County are among those that will be recognized in the weeks ahead as

Partners finalize operating agreement for upcoming combination of Harris Beach, Murtha Cullina
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The partners in Rochester–based Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP on Tuesday have approved an operating agreement that will govern the