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FLLT awarded state funding of $4.5 million for water-protection projects
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) will use nearly $4.5 million in state–grant funding for conservation projects within the Skaneateles, Owasco, Seneca,
Port of Oswego CNY Agricultural Center wins ACEC award
OSWEGO — The Port of Oswego Authority’s Central New York Agricultural Center, a project handled in partnership with C&S Companies, has received a silver award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), New York Chapter. “Oswego is home to the largest facility of its kind on Lake Ontario and the most technologically advanced handling
Watertown Airport’s new approach lighting system is certified
HOUNSFIELD — A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight-inspection team from Atlantic City, New Jersey on Feb. 21 certified the approach-lighting system at the Watertown International Airport. The new navigation aid is designed to help pilots who are landing aircraft in “poor visibility conditions,” said officials from the airport, which is located in the town of
New network aims to connect farms, agribusiness to resources
MOHAWK — Last fall, the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD), in partnership with Schoharie County, launched the Mohawk Valley Farm and Agribusiness Network (MVFAN) as a clearinghouse for farms and agribusinesses to provide information, resources, networking, and more. The network is the next iteration of the former Mohawk Valley Food Action Network, formed in
Ball outlines priorities in State of Agriculture address
He spoke at Agricultural Society Forum in Syracuse SYRACUSE — New York State wants to make $34 million in funding available for on-farm fluid-milk storage technologies and processing infrastructure. It also seeks $21 million for a new alternative waste management and enhanced precision-feed program to further the mitigation of agricultural greenhouse-gas
Agriculture census shows steep drop in family farms statewide
N.Y. Farm Bureau reacts ALBANY — The USDA’s 2022 Agriculture Census report indicated about a 9 percent drop in family farms in New York state to 30,650 farms from 33,438 farms in the 2017 census, representing “the steepest decline in the past three decades.” That’s according
EPA awards $23M to start cleanup of Ley Creek portion of Onondaga Lake superfund site
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award about $23 million to begin cleanup of the Ley Creek portion of the Onondaga
New York DEC Commissioner Seggos to leave his post this spring
ALBANY, N.Y. — Basil Seggos, who has served as commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) since 2015, will be leaving
VIEWPOINT: Snow Removal & Insurance Issues for N.Y. Business Owners
Winter in New York state brings picturesque snowscapes and the joy of seasonal festivities. However, for business owners, it also ushers in unique challenges that demand careful attention. Snow accumulation is not just an inconvenience; it can have far-reaching implications on safety and financial stability. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the essential aspects
Binghamton-led energy initiative to get NSF Engines contest funds
VESTAL — Millions in federal funding are coming to the Binghamton University–led Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine after it was selected for funding in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s regional “Innovation Engines” (NSF Engines) competition. The Binghamton–led project was one of only 10 projects across the country selected for the award, the office of
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