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Cleantech Strategy seen as a blueprint for Southern Tier
It’s viewed as a “blueprint” for how the Southern Tier can “cement its role” in upstate New York’s clean-energy and high-tech future. Southern Tier regional economic-development leaders on April 29 announced the release of the New York Southern Tier Cleantech Strategy. The report highlights key industries the region can attract business growth by pairing existing […]
Launch NY invests in Binghamton graduate’s startup Bridge Green Upcycle
BINGHAMTON — Launch NY says it is investing in Bridge Green Upcycle, a Binghamton–based clean-energy startup, after identifying the firm as a “high-promise and high-impact company.” Launch NY invested from its Nonprofit Seed Fund and for-profit LP Fund II, per its March 12 announcement. “We’re thrilled that Launch NY, including our Emerging Cleantech Opportunity (ECO)
State launches new I Love NY summer travel and tourism campaign
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state has launched I Love NY’s new integrated summer tourism and travel campaign, which includes two new ads running through August
Central New York Land Trust names new executive director
MANLIUS, N.Y. — The Central New York Land Trust (CNYLT) — a nonprofit conservation organization that says it has protected the region’s unique natural areas for more than 50 years — has announced its new executive director. Patrick Lynch comes to the organization from Syracuse University (SU), where he oversaw rural-development programs at SU’s Environmental
Munson to formally mark end of landscape project on June 18
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson will celebrate its completed landscape project along Genesee Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 18. The project
Former Hannibal fire chief pleads guilty to stealing from fire company, will repay nearly $10K
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons on Thursday May 22 pled guilty to grand larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company
Raymond opens advanced energy test facility near Rochester
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation formally opened its new advanced energy storage solutions development, prototyping, and test center in the town of Henrietta in
Nappi $2 million donation to help SUNY ESF algal bloom research on Skaneateles Lake
SYRACUSE — SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will expand its research into the cause of algal blooms on Skaneateles Lake with the help of a $2 million donation from Sam and Carol Nappi. The work will focus on the cause of algal blooms —both harmful (HAB) and non-toxic — and how they
Grant funding available for New York Climate Smart Communities projects
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Climate Smart Communities Grant Program has $22 million available to help municipalities take action to address climate change, Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced. Eligible projects include reducing flood risk by relocating or retrofitting critical infrastructure, reducing emissions from food waste, engineering feasibility studies, and other
SUNY campuses receive green workforce grants
MORRISVILLE — SUNY has awarded selected campuses a total of $2.6 million in its green workforce grant program. SUNY Morrisville and SUNY Canton are among the campuses receiving funding in the initiative. The program seeks to help more students pursue clean-energy jobs through academic programs and “state-of-the art” training equipment. The grant is part of
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