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Three firms win cash in Oswego County’s Next Great Idea contest
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Six Acres Farm Brewery of Mexico, North 40 Clover of Lacona, and Moth & Flame Base Camp were awarded funding in the 2021 “Next Great Idea” (NGI) Oswego County Business Competition. The winning businesses were awarded cash and business services totaling $90,000 in value to expand in Oswego County. Operation Oswego County […]

Solar-roof manufacturer SunTegra moves to Binghamton
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. — SunTegra, a startup manufacturer of solar roof tiles and shingles, recently announced that it’s moving manufacturing and administrative activities to the Binghamton area. Previously located in Highland, New York, near Poughkeepsie, SunTegra was formerly known as Integrated Solar Technology. Founded in 2013 by current CEO Oliver Koehler, the company designs and manufactures

Ithaca firm wins funding, Illinois firm wins grand prize in latest Grow-NY agribusiness competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An Ithaca firm is among the companies that captured prize money in this year’s Grow-NY food innovation and agriculture technology business competition.

McMahon contends Onondaga County COVID-19 data compares favorably to other major upstate counties
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Thursday reported data that he contends shows the county compares favorably to other major counties along

Hochul names Ernst new chair of Adirondack Park Agency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently designated John Lyman Ernst as chair of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). He will be nominated for reappointment to the APA board. Ernst was originally appointed to the APA board in June 2016. As a member of the board, he served on the regulatory programs, state land, enforcement, and the park

City of Syracuse releases restaurant outdoor-dining guide for winter season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Monday announced the release of an updated winter-dining guide designed for restaurants and bars in the city

Onondaga County reports seven COVID deaths for second straight weekend
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County had seven COVID-19 deaths for the three-day weekend from Saturday to Monday, according to County Executive Ryan McMahon. “We had

Clarkson University to host inaugural technology showcase and competition Tuesday at Turning Stone
VERONA, N.Y. — Clarkson University will host its inaugural technology showcase and competition on Tuesday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turning Stone

Oneida County announces plan to administer COVID-19 vaccine to kids aged 5-11
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Health Department will start administering COVID-19 vaccine to kids aged 5-11 beginning Tuesday at its Utica Health Clinic. The

McMahon outlines vaccination plan for kids ages 5-11
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Parents of children ages 5 to 11 who want to get their kids a COVID-19 vaccination will have a few options for
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