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Raymond rolls out outdoor electric lift trucks
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation, a Chenango County–based provider of intralogistics solutions and material-handling equipment, has recently introduced two new electric lift trucks. The 4800 model and 4810 model, 80-volt sit-down counterbalanced trucks address the need for sustainable material-handling solutions in outdoor settings and handle capacities ranging from 4,000 to 11,000 pounds, the company […]
Local Climate Smart Communities work to reduce emissions
Three communities across Central New York were recently awarded bronze certification as Climate Smart Communities by the state for their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The villages of Tully and Fayetteville along with the town of Newfield were all recognized for efforts taken to reduce their carbon footprints and energy consumption, utilize
Mohawk Valley EDGE launches brownfields cleanup loan fund
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE announced it is offering a Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund program that offers fixed-rate loans to assist with the cleanup costs at brownfield sites in Oneida and Herkimer counties. Capitalized with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the program’s goal is to clean up brownfield properties in
ECOs show Southern Tier kids what it’s like to do their job
VESTAL, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement says it enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2022, environmental conservation police officers (ECOs) and investigators across the state responded to
Central New York Conservancy rebrands as GreenUtica
“Utica’s tree canopy is one of the glories of the city,” GreenUtica Executive Director Gina Pearce said in a press release. “Trees clean our air
AURELIUS, N.Y. — A Farm Bill federal program that Central New York dairy farmers rely on is in “limbo” as the program is set to
Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant
Cornell University is a finalist in NSF competition focused on climate research
ITHACA, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Cornell University as a $1 million awardee and finalist for investment through its regional innovation
Cayuga Health drops mask requirement
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health has dropped mandatory masking requirements for patients and visitors effective May 11, due to reduced COVID transmission rates. Self-screening remains
Naturally Lewis awards grants in first round of vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine projects throughout Lewis County will use grant funding totaling nearly $691,000 as part of the vacant property revitalization (VPR) program. The
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