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Schumer, deputy commerce secretary visit JMA Wireless; discuss region’s technology push
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The new 5G (fifth generation) manufacturing facility that JMA Wireless built at 140 Cortland Ave. in Syracuse (just south of downtown) will

Syracuse CoE seeks proposals for up to $10K grants for sustainability projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) says it’s accepting proposals for up to $10,000 from current and

Walsh outlines economic-development projects in State of the City speech
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Plans for the vacant Syracuse Developmental Center property, an update on the Salina First project and Tech Garden expansion, and a new

NYS Hospitality & Tourism Association elects Ridley as board chairman
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association recently elected Eric Ridley, director of hospitality management at Pioneer Companies, as chairman of the association’s board of directors effective Jan. 1. As chairman, Ridley will help the association lead and protect the state’s hospitality and tourism industry through advocacy, education, and resources. “As
DeWitt firm wins nearly $29M Army contract for Niagara Falls work
DeWITT — Structural Associates Inc., of DeWitt, was recently awarded a nearly $28.8 million contract from the U.S. Army for construction for the fuel-hydrant repair project at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Bids were solicited via the internet with three companies submitting them. Work will be performed in Niagara Falls, with an estimated completion date of

Hayner Hoyt starts work on mixed-use project at City Center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Hayner Hoyt Corporation of Syracuse is beginning work to redevelop the building at 400 S. Salina St. in Syracuse, which is now known as City Center. It was previously home to the former Sibley’s department store. Hayner Hoyt and the nonprofit Red House Arts Center hosted a Jan. 18 groundbreaking event

Equitable to remain in downtown Syracuse towers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The financial-services firm whose name is on the twin towers in downtown Syracuse has plans to stay in the buildings with a multi-million renovation project to its operating space. Empire State Development (ESD) on Jan. 12 announced that it’s providing Equitable with up to $9 million in Upstate Revitalization Initiative grant funding.

N.Y. private-industry workplace injury rate is below U.S. average
In 2020, private-industry employers in New York state reported 129,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, according to figures from the latest Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in January. The state’s private-industry incidence rate of total recordable cases (TRC) was 2.2 cases per 100 full-time equivalent

RIT, C&S Companies team up on design contest for new concessions area at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the C&S Companies are working to develop a new food and beverage area at Syracuse

Plans move forward to redevelop former IBM Country Club site
UNION, N.Y. — Plans for the redevelopment of the former IBM Country Club site moved forward Wednesday when The Agency board of directors approved an
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