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SRC awarded contract for work on novel neuromorphic-processing technology
CICERO, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate has awarded SRC, Inc. a contract to develop neuromorphic on-chip autonomous learning (NOCAL) capabilities.

CNY Behavioral Health Care Collaborative forms Omnes IPA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York Behavioral Health Care Collaborative (CNY BHCC) has announced the formation of Omnes IPA (Independent Practice Association). CNY BHCC describes

People news: Stewart joins MACNY as workforce-development specialist
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announced it has hired Amy Stewart as a workforce-development specialist. Stewart will represent MACNY and Partners for Education

Mass-vaccination site at State Fair is moving; SUNY Poly site to close
GEDDES, N.Y. — The mass-vaccination site at the New York State Fairgrounds will relocate from the Expo Center to the Arts & Home Center, effective

Carrols Restaurant Group acquires Burger King restaurants in Indiana, Michigan
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) announced it has recently acquired 19 Burger King restaurants in Indiana and Michigan. Syracuse–based Carrols is

Ithaca College to have interim president for upcoming academic year
The school went on to say that the board of trustees will be using the time during the transition to “thoughtfully consider and evaluate the

Rochester firm completes acquisition of Binghamton internet provider Plexicomm
Founded in 2003, Plexicomm was the first company to bring residential fiber to the area and grew to become a regional leader with service available

ANCA hires Cooper as new executive director
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) board of directors on July 1 announced that Elizabeth Cooper will succeed Kate Fish as executive director. Fish has led the rural economic-development organization for 12 years. Cooper will begin work at the association on July 12, ANCA said. ANCA is an independent, nonprofit corporation
VIEWPOINT: Ask Rusty: Can I Get a Higher SS Benefit Now Because I’m Older?
Dear Rusty: I started getting Social Security (SS) at age 62 and I am now 77. Can I get a higher benefit now that I’m older? Signed: Needy Senior Dear Needy Senior: Probably not. When you first start collecting your Social Security retirement benefits (e.g., at age 62 or any other age) your SS benefit
VIEWPOINT: OSHA Releases COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rule for Health-Care Employers
At long last, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finally released a COVID-19 standard that it has stated was coming since January. Health-care employers will be required to abide by the new emergency temporary standard (ETS) published by OSHA. The emergency workplace-safety rule was published on OSHA’s website on June 10 and is effective immediately
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