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PAR Technology has profitable Q4 and year, but firm ‘not satisfied’
NEW HARTFORD — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) on March 14 reported a profit for the fourth quarter and the full 2013 year, compared to losses during the same periods in 2012. But PAR’s top official indicated the firm is “not satisfied” with the results in 2013, according to its earnings news release. PAR’s stock […]
Davidson Auto plans expansion of solar-power system
WATERTOWN — Davidson Auto Group marked the end of 2013 by going online with a 3,000-panel solar-power system in Watertown and already has plans to expand the solar plant’s size and reach this year. The project got its start in 2012 when Davidson built six new buildings at its auto complex on Route 11 in
NYSERDA rolls out networking website targeting clean-energy technology projects
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has introduced a new networking website: cleantechNYconnect.com. The site is aimed at helping clean-tech business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers access information and resources that can “speed” innovation and commercialization, NYSERDA said in a news release. The site is a free networking tool that requires
State awards three CNY organizations funding for advanced energy-storage technologies
New York state has awarded two Central New York companies and a university $250,000 each for their work on new technologies in battery and energy storage. A total of six organizations statewide will share in the $1.4 million in funding, the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a news release. The recipients include Custom
ECR International focuses on innovation
UTICA — To cavemen, an open fire was high tech. The Greeks brought added comfort when they invented central heating, and the Romans perfected it by hollowing out channels inside floors and walls to circulate the warm air from the fires in a lower level. In the 13th century, Cistercian monks in Aragon, Spain crafted
SUNY Research Foundation awards presidential fellowship to ESF faculty member
SYRACUSE — The Research Foundation (RF) for the State University of New York (SUNY) has awarded a presidential fellowship to Preston Gilbert, a faculty member at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse. Gilbert is a senior research associate in ESF’s Department of Landscape Architecture (LA), the school said in a
Considering Solar Energy? Here’s What You Should Know
As the economic recovery continues to be sluggish, reducing energy costs can make a significant dent in businesses’ monthly bills. Whether through simple changes or larger-scale investments, every business can do something to save energy. You’ve probably heard about energy-efficiency programs. However, more and more businesses are turning to another solution as well — onsite
SUNY board approves merger of SUNYIT and Albany’s CNSE
The State University of New York (SUNY) board of trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved Chancellor Nancy Zimpher’s recommendation to merge the system’s two technology schools.
UUP president urges ‘caution’ in SUNYIT, CNSE merger process
The head of the union representing faculty at the State University of New York (SUNY) on Wednesday “raised concerns” about the merger between the SUNY
Cuomo touts ReCharge NY program at Harden Furniture
McCONNELLSVILLE — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week announced that his ReCharge New York (RNY) is benefiting Harden Furniture, a 170-year-old furniture maker in
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