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New York state honey production jumped nearly 16 percent in 2024
New York state honey production increased 15.9 percent to almost 2.76 million pounds last year from nearly 2.38 million pounds in 2023, according to a recent report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). New York beekeepers earned nearly $16.21 million from their honey in 2024, up 47 percent from $11.01 million the prior […]
NYISO appoints two energy industry veterans to board of directors
RENSSELAER — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the nonprofit that operates New York state’s power grid, recently announced it has named Steve Doyon and Heather Rivard to its board of directors. Doyon, a New Yorker, joined the board, effective April 15. He has 39 years of experience in the energy sector serving most
City of Syracuse sues Nob Hill Apartments owner to force code compliance on maintenance and repairs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Thursday said the City of Syracuse is taking the owner and lender of Nob Hill Apartments to New York State Supreme Court to force compliance with code violations. The violations are for elevators that work “intermittently, inoperable boilers, inadequate heat” and other basic maintenance and repair issues,
Demolition begins at OCRRA’s Ley Creek Transfer Station in Salina
SALINA, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) says crews are starting work on the demolition of the Ley Creek Transfer Station in
Broome County attracted more than $174 million in new private investment in 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County saw more than $174 million in new private investment supported by the Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) in 2024,
State awards fifth contract of the first phase of the I-81 viaduct-replacement project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The state says it has awarded the fifth and final contract of the initial phase of the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project,
Town of Oneonta certified as Climate Smart Community by state DEC
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced nine communities, including the Town of Oneonta in Otsego
Cornell University formally opens Atkinson Hall research hub
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University officially opened its new Atkinson Hall on April 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The hall serves as a home for
Rosamond Gifford Zoo executive director to retire in late May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ted Fox, who has served as executive director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo since 2011, will retire on May 30. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon describes Fox’s time with the zoo as an “extraordinary career that spanned 34 years dedicated to wildlife, conservation, education and the growth of the County’s Rosamond Gifford
State awards ESF funding for artificial-intelligence department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is among eight SUNY campuses awarded state funding to develop and advance artificial-intelligence
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