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Syracuse CoE becomes channel partner of Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The SyracuseCoE, New York State’s Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems, is now a channel partner of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2). The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) co-administers the IN2. IN2 is a $50 million technology incubator and platform funded by the Wells Fargo […]

Taitem Engineering promotes Bronsnick to VP
ITHACA, N.Y. — Taitem Engineering, PC — a design engineering and energy-consulting firm based in Ithaca — recently promoted Yossi Bronsnick, a senior engineer and partner, to vice president. Bronsnick joined Taitem in 2006, became a partner in 2013, and has led the design engineering department for many years, the firm said in a news

SU among 32 colleges selected to help manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has chosen Syracuse University (SU) and 31 additional colleges and universities to help local manufacturers improve their energy efficiency. It’s part of a $60 million DOE investment, SU said in an Aug. 10 news release. The DOE and its “largest-ever cohort” of university-based Industrial Assessment Centers

REDI project in Jefferson County addresses flooding, turtle crossing
LYME, N.Y. — It was a project that sought to address a flooding problem and the safe passage for a threatened species of turtle. Crews have completed construction work on a $5.4 million project awarded to Jefferson County through New York State’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). The project addressed the flooding of an

UTICA, N.Y. — Citing a resurgence of COVID-19 in the areas it serves, Adirondack Bank plans to shift to drive-thru service only at its branches

Mohawk Valley heating and cooling firm opens Syracuse–area office
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Fred F. Collis & Sons — which has been providing heating, cooling, fuel-oil delivery, and other services to the Mohawk Valley since 1936 — has expanded its service area with a new office in the Syracuse region. The new office, located at 4586 Nixon Park Drive in the town of Onondaga, is

Canadian firm acquires Utica’s ECR International
UTICA, N.Y. — A Canadian company has acquired Utica–based ECR International, which has been manufacturing heating and cooling products in New York for almost a

Syracuse Crunch to require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at Upstate Medical University Arena
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Crunch will require all their employees, game-night staff, and fans ages 12 and up to provide proof of full COVID-19

Oneida County’s active COVID cases hit six-month high
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday reported that its number of active coronavirus cases has grown to 590, the highest level in about six

Crews complete REDI project in Jefferson County
Crews have completed construction work on a $5.4 million project awarded to Jefferson County through New York State’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). The
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