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Senators: FAA awards Oswego County Airport funding for new lighting, guidance system
VOLNEY, N.Y. — The Oswego County Airport will use a grant of more than $648,000 to replace its runway lighting system and to construct a

Upstate University Hospital preps for new pediatric emergency department
SYRACUSE — Construction continues at Upstate University Hospital to create a new pediatric emergency department, which is scheduled to open in August. The hospital invited reporters on a tour June 30 to see the construction area on the facility’s fourth floor. The project’s total cost, including equipment, is $3 million, according to Upstate. The new
Hancock, North Country airports get funding for equipment, upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport a federal grant of $720,000 to buy snow-removal equipment. North Country airports in Watertown, Potsdam, Malone, and Plattsburgh will also use federal grants for upgrades. Hancock Airport will use its funding to purchase “critical” snow-removal equipment, U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) and Kirsten Gillibrand

California firm moves most of its operations to Cicero in merger with sister company JADAK
CICERO — Photo Research, a firm that originated in California, has moved most of its operations to Cicero in a merger with technology supplier JADAK, LLC. Both companies have the same parent company, Novanta (NASDAQ: NOVT), a Bedford, Massachusetts–based business formerly called GSI Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSIG). Both entities are operating at JADAK’s headquarters at

New York Bakery leases warehouse space in Geddes
GEDDES — New York Bakery — which says it manufactures bread and rolls for restaurants, delis, and institutional uses — recently leased 17,800 square feet of warehouse space at 121 Dwight Park Circle in the town of Geddes. Mark Rupprecht of CBRE/Syracuse represented New York Bakery in the transaction, according to a news release from
Annese & Associates moves into new locations in DeWitt, Utica
DeWITT — Information-technology firm Annese & Associates Inc. recently relocated its offices in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley. The Clifton Park, New York–based firm moved its Syracuse–area office to 5000 Campuswood Drive in DeWitt. It had previously operated at 100 Elwood Davis Road in Salina, a location where its operations continued for about
We Want Your Projects: Regional Council Opens New Round of Funding
The July 29 deadline to submit a consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for the sixth round of the Regional Economic Development Council is fast approaching. In this round, Governor Andrew Cuomo will award $750 million to fund regional priority projects across the state’s 10 regions. If you or your firm is considering an expansion project, I

Licensed real-estate salesperson, LAURIE KUSHNER, has joined HUNT Real Estate ERA at its Manlius office. In addition to her real-estate knowledge, she is a certified personal trainer, cancer exercise specialist, and a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Contact The Business Journal News Network at news@cnybj.com

VELDIN MISKIC has joined Pyramid Brokerage Company after holding several retail management positions in business operations and sales. He previously worked in a variety of industries including insurance, consumer products, and advertising. Miskic graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Polytechnic Institute and also attended the Manfred Real Estate Learning Center. Contact The
Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, DPC
Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, DPC has hired the following new employees. TODD KOGUT has joined its Vernon office as a civil engineer. He has more than 27 years engineering experience in the areas of mechanical, plumbing, and site/civil design for clients in the higher education, health-care, and municipal sectors. SHALENE CHAVEZ has joined
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