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Project Fibonacci Foundation announces plans for STEAM center in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — The Project Fibonacci Foundation recently announced plans to bring a fully operational STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) center to downtown

Roundabout in I-81 project will move; project will cost more, take longer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The roundabout near Dr. King Elementary School in the Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project will move to a different location, and the

BAE Systems to provide electric-drive systems for Philadelphia’s new fleet of transit buses
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has selected BAE Systems to supply up to 340 electric-drive systems for its new fleet of

Port of Oswego secures grant funding for study on deepening the harbor
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego has secured grant funding of $600,000 for a feasibility study to deepen the harbor. New York State awarded

Turning Stone nightlife venues drop vaccination requirement while performance venues keep it
VERONA, N.Y. — Beginning Friday, Feb. 18, Turning Stone’s Exit 33 nightlife venues will no longer require guests to provide proof of vaccination for entry,

New grant program opens to boost state canal system tourism
Supporting tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System, including canal waterways and the Canalway Trail, is the focus of a new competitive grant program starting later this month. The 2022 program will provide funding to support tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements, and events. The New York State Canal Corporation — through the

Destiny USA ends indoor mask requirement following state move
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Destiny USA says that, as of Thursday, shoppers are no longer required to wear a mask inside the shopping and entertainment complex.

New York State ends indoor mask mandate, but not for schools
ALBANY, N.Y. — After nearly two months of being in place, the statewide indoor business mask-or-vaccine requirement will be lifted in New York state starting

Oneida County adds drive-thru COVID testing at Griffiss Airport
ROME, N.Y. — Precision Clinical Laboratories (PCL) has partnered with Oneida County to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Griffiss International Airport Monday through Friday from

New grant program to support state canal system’s tourism infrastructure, events
A new competitive grant program seeks to support tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System, including canal waterways and the Canalway Trail.
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