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Cornell: Leek moth threatens Northern New York’s onion farms
The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) associations of Northern New York are asking farmers to report any findings of leek moth, a pest that prefers onions, garlic, chives, shallots, leeks, and other similar crops. Cornell University and CCE researchers — working with a Northern New York Agricultural Development Program grant to trap the pest to […]
NYPA issues annual report, detailing progress on sustainability initiatives
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently announced it has issued an annual report tracking its first three years of implementing a sustainability-action plan. Unveiled in 2010, NYPA developed the three-year plan to encourage a “greater culture of sustainability” in every aspect of the Authority’s operations, NYPA said in a news release. The
NYPA issues annual report on sustainability
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced it has issued an annual report tracking its first three years of implementing a sustainability-action plan. Unveiled
BlueRock Energy appoints Klaben as new CFO
SYRACUSE — BlueRock Energy, Inc., a Syracuse–based provider of electricity, natural gas, and green-energy products, today announced the appointment of Jason Klaben as vice president and
NYPA issues report on building energy use in New York
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently announced the completion of a report on the energy use of New York government buildings that provides a
EFC okays loans for wastewater-improvement project in Union Springs
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) has approved a low-cost financing package to improve the wastewater treatment and collection systems in the Cayuga County village of Union Springs. The EFC board of directors approved an interest-free loan worth more than $560,000, along with an additional three-year loan of a similar amount at
SRC transfers bioforensics group to SU
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) late last month announced the signing of an agreement with SRC, Inc. that transfers the assets and employees of its bioforensics group to the school. The Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) in SU’s College of Arts and Sciences signed the agreement with SRC, a nonprofit-research company headquartered
NYSERDA bonds generate $24 million for energy-improvement loans
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced it has raised more than $24 million from revenue bonds it issued to finance
Cuomo: change in fuel-tax law will improve cash flow for petroleum distributors
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a change in state tax law he says will benefit small-business operators selling heating oil and certain highway diesel-motor fuels.
EPA awards grants targeting the water quality of Onondaga Lake
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded two grants totaling $260,000, aimed at improving the water quality in Onondaga Lake and its watershed.
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