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Tops Markets opens Cazenovia fuel station
CAZENOVIA — Tops Friendly Markets has opened a fuel station at its location in Cazenovia, its fifth in Central New York. The on-site gas station,
NYSEFC approves nearly $19 million for three CNY drinking-water projects
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) recently approved nearly $19 million in drinking-water projects in Tompkins, Oneida, and St. Lawrence counties. The EFC
NYAG, DEC announce funding to improve water quality on Onondaga Lake
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Oct. 8 announced an agreement between his office, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Atlantic States Legal Foundation, and Onondaga County that directs environmental-penalty funds toward projects to reduce sewage overflows to Onondaga Lake and its tributaries. The funds originate from a 1996 court
NY AG, DEC announce funding to improve water quality on Onondaga Lake
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Tuesday announced an agreement between his office, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Atlantic
NY AG announces nearly $5 million employee-payment settlement with National Grid
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday announced a nearly $5 million settlement with National Grid, which “failed to properly pay” its New York workers as required under state and federal law in the months after Hurricane Sandy. The resolution follows an investigation into employee complaints, according to the attorney general’s office. National Grid,
EMA Energy + Sustainability group targets growing sector
SYRACUSE — Eric Mower + Associates (EMA), the largest advertising agency in Central New York, this summer launched a new specialty group within the agency that aims to help energy providers and manufacturers of energy-efficient products to promote their services. Syracuse–based EMA has clients that specialize in work that falls into this group “…whether [they’re]
Binghamton University building earns LEED Platinum status
VESTAL — Binghamton University’s Engineering and Science Building has received LEED Platinum certification, the highest possible ranking given by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC)
BlueRock Energy’s new CFO Klaben to focus on growth
SYRACUSE — BlueRock Energy, Inc., a Syracuse–based provider of electricity, natural gas, and green-energy products, recently created the position of CFO to help spearhead its growth and expansion efforts. On Aug. 21, BlueRock announced the appointment of Jason Klaben as vice president and CFO. He started with the firm on Aug. 12. Klaben sees BlueRock
Finger Lakes firm launches new wind-turbine design
GENESEO — A Finger Lakes business has begun selling a new style of wind turbine it believes will eliminate the complaints and issues common with traditional wind turbines. Sky Wolf Wind Turbines, founded in 2010 by Gerald Brock, offers turbines that are smaller, quieter, minimize the risk of throwing a blade or ice chunks, and
Canal Corp. works with Utica-area company to test electric-powered boats
UTICA — The New York State Canal Corporation is testing the water with electric-powered boats, thanks, in part, to funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Landover, Md.–based New West Technologies, LLC, which has an office in Yorkville, received $234,000 to
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