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Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham

Development work starts on new fire station on Binghamton’s north side

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Work is underway on a project to develop a new fire station on the north side of Binghamton. Built in 1960, the current north side fire station at 39 West State St. is nearing the end of its useful life, the office Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham said. It’s estimated that repairs to

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New York corn production projected to fall nearly 11 percent this year

New York farms are forecast to produce 86.1 million bushels of corn for grain in 2025, down 10.6 percent from 96.3 million bushels last year. That’s according to a USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) crop-production forecast based on Aug. 1 field conditions. The total yield per acre in the Empire State is estimated to

DEC

DEC and New York Sea Grant announce nearly $200,000 in Great Lakes Basin small grants project awards

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant recently announced $199,696 in grants for five Great Lakes basin projects. The initiatives support local community plans to restore water quality, protect ecosystems, and strengthen community resilience and stewardship. These selected projects support measurable progress toward the priority goals of the

Anthony Picente

Picente calls Oneida County’s 5-year agricultural plan a bold step

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s five-year agricultural strategic plan focuses on strengthening the region’s agricultural economy, protecting farmland, and expanding opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses across the county. “This plan is a bold step toward ensuring that agriculture remains a cornerstone of Oneida County’s economy and identity,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. contended in

Anthony Luisi

New DEC general counsel appointed

ALBANY — Anthony Luisi has been appointed to serve as general counsel of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the state’s environmental regulatory agency. His selection was one of four key appointments to leadership positions at the agency announced by DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton on Aug. 12. Luisi rejoined DEC after serving

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