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NYS launches $2.5M contest seeking Israeli firms for clean-energy projects
ALBANY — The state has started the $2.5 million New York Power Authority (NYPA)-Israel “Smart Energy Challenge.” It’s a competition to attract Israeli companies with expertise in energy efficiency and clean-energy generation to submit proposals to collaborate with NYPA — New York’s public utility — on new clean-energy technologies. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking Israeli […]

Crews to work on nearly $10M energy-efficiency project at Marriott Syracuse Downtown
SYRACUSE — Nearly four years after it re-opened, the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, the former Hotel Syracuse, is preparing for a nearly $10 million project for energy-saving upgrades. “Physical work in the building won’t start for about another 35, 45 days,” says Ed Riley, CEO of Brine Wells Development. Brine Wells Development, the hotel developer;

Level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations opening in Owego
OWEGO — Nelson Development Group, LLC has installed 10 level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations at 130 Temple St. in Owego for all commercial and residential tenants of The Estates at 231 Main St. The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced it is scheduled to host a special ribbon-cutting event for Nelson Development on March 19

Cuomo: SUNY, CUNY to move to “distance learning” March 19 in response to coronavirus
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the State University of New York and the City University of New York will implement plans

Broome County unveils new electric hybrid buses
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Broome County announced it has deployed three new buses using electric–hybrid technology that BAE Systems produces. In recognition of Broome County Transit

FEMA awards Oswego more than $2 million for repairs at Wright’s Landing Marina
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The City of Oswego will use federal funding of more than $2.2 million for “critical” repairs to the Wright’s Landing Marina. The

BAE Systems providing power systems for up to 600 buses in Ireland
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — BAE Systems, which specializes in electric-propulsion systems, announced it will supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for a new

Griffiss Institute announces eight startups for next AFRL Commercialization Academy
ROME, N.Y. — Griffiss Institute has announced the eight startup teams in the next group involved in the AFRL Commercialization Academy. AFRL is short for

Anchor Glass Container completes $51 million expansion in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Anchor Glass Container Corp. (Anchor Glass) has completed a $51 million expansion of its facility in Elmira. The company is headquartered in

Canadian, out-of-state visitors can snowmobile for free in New York during March weekend
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced that New York State will host a free snowmobiling weekend for all out-of-state and Canadian
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