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New Energy New York’s Battery-NY names its first executive director
VESTAL, N.Y. — Battery-NY, part of the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) initiative, has named its first executive director. NENY selected British engineer

New York home sales slip nearly 4 percent in January
But pending sales, home prices rise ALBANY — New York realtors sold 7,203 previously owned homes in January, down 3.8 percent from the 7,486 existing

Timing was right for Symphoria name change to Syracuse Orchestra
SYRACUSE — The group performed for 11 years as Symphoria but is now moving forward as The Syracuse Orchestra. Executive director Pam Murchinson said the
Calling all entrepreneurs: SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. business-training program seeks applicants
SYRACUSE — Interested entrepreneurs can now apply to participate in the T.H.R.I.V.E. program through the Syracuse-Upstate New York district office of the U.S. Small Business
Hofmann Sausage Company is now operating under the ownership of a Florida firm
CICERO — A Florida company is the new owner of a famous Syracuse–area business and brand that has been in operation for more than 140

FLLT completes largest-ever conservation project
Buys almost 1,000 acres in Steuben County CORNING — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) says it has completed the largest conservation project in its

Federal funds to spur cleanup of Ley Creek portion of Onondaga Lake superfund site
SYRACUSE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is targeting the cleanup of the Ley Creek portion of the Onondaga Lake superfund site with a
Longest-serving DEC commissioner to leave role this spring
Seggos to step down after nearly nine years in office ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will have a new

Cayuga Medical Center to install new generators
Using over $10 million in federal money for the effort ITHACA — Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca will use more than $10 million in federal

NYSDOT, Syracuse awarded more than $180 million for neighborhoods around I-81 elevated viaduct
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project more than $180 million for work in the neighborhoods