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Lockheed Martin installs energy-storage system at Salina plant
SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) has installed its GridStarTM Lithium energy storage system at its plant in Salina. The 1 megawatt system

People news: SU’s D’Angelo to serve as national chair of PR society in 2018
A Syracuse University professor has been selected to be the national chair of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 2018. Anthony D’Angelo, professor

Assured Information Security acquires Capital Region firm
ROME, N.Y. — Rome–based Assured Information Security, Inc. (AIS) has recently purchased a majority interest in GreyCastle Security, LLC. The transaction closed Sept. 16, Dan

Crouse Foundation raises $500,000 at its 40th annual Tribute Evening
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health Foundation announced it raised $500,000 in net proceeds for Crouse Hospital’s programs and services from its recent 40th annual Tribute

CNY region unemployment rates dipped in September compared to a year ago
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica–Rome, Ithaca, and Watertown–Fort Drum metro areas decreased in September compared to a year ago, according to the latest

Destiny USA hotel to be an Embassy Suites by Hilton
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says its upcoming hotel will operate under the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand. The hotel is under construction in the

Crouse Hospital to offer biodegradable cardiac-stent option
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Hospital says it has become the first hospital in the area to make commercially available the Synergy cardiac stent from Boston

Cortland Regional Medical Center forges telestroke partnership with Upstate University Hospital
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Cortland Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is partnering with Upstate University Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center to ensure patients have access to stroke care.

Syracuse University’s Syverud appointed to Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has appointed Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud to its Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC). DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson announced

Stanley Law Offices merges with Fallon, Fallon & Bigsby
SYRACUSE — Stanley Law Offices, LLP has merged with fellow Syracuse–based law firm of Fallon, Fallon & Bigsby, a firm that serviced clients in workers’-compensation