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NYPA approves plan for Northern New York priority transmission project
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) on Tuesday approved a plan for the Northern New York priority transmission project (NNYPTP). NYPA trustees also ratified the

Crews complete $5 million manufacturing facility for Cold Point Corp. in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Construction crews have wrapped up work on Cold Point Corporation’s new $5.1 million, 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Rome, the office of Gov.

Marquardt expands into contract manufacturing following pandemic experiences
CAZENOVIA — Marquardt, an electro-mechanical component designer and manufacturer in the Cazenovia area, recently announced it has added contract manufacturing to its portfolio of services. Marquardt said that during the pandemic, it was one of the many manufacturers that joined the effort to fulfill “a dire need for medical equipment” by producing personal protective equipment
New York manufacturing index rises in March to highest level since last summer
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 5.3 points in March to 17.4, “its highest level since July of last year.” It’s the second straight strong month for the index, a monthly gauge of New York’s manufacturing sector, which rose 9 points in February to 12.1. The March reading — based on firms responding

BAE Systems providing electric-propulsion systems for public buses in Canadian city
Series-EV eliminates the need for traditional combustion engines through the use of electric motors, controls, and batteries, creating a “clean and efficient” mode of transportation.

AIS wins nearly $50M Air Force contract
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security Inc. (AIS) has been awarded a $49.9 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for the Dauntless Cyber Platform/Prototype. The pact is for research, development, integration, testing, evaluation, and transition of new and emerging technologies that improve mission coordination, advance the capabilities of cyberspace operations in an array of

New Mohawk Valley sign business thrives amid pandemic
WHITESTOWN, N.Y. — While some businesses have closed their doors due to the pandemic, others have been able to start up and prosper. For Becky D’Aiuto, owner of Mohawk Valley Signs & Solutions, her business-ownership dream became a reality in January, after securing a location at 5994 Judd Road in the town of Whitestown. This

State announces $4 million to help farms address impacts of climate change
ALBANY, N.Y. — Farms across New York state will receive state funding to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, enhance soil health, and promote energy savings. Projects also increase irrigation capacity and emphasize water management to mitigate the effects of periods of drought on crops and livestock, as well as heavy rainfall and flooding. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on

SU, Honeywell establish partnership to develop air-quality technology
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Honeywell International (NYSE: HON) on March 1 announced it has established a research partnership with Syracuse University to fund research on “emerging” indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies. The partnership will include the naming of a Honeywell Indoor Air Quality Laboratory at Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science which researchers will

Sysco to pay quarterly dividend of 45 cents in late April
Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY) recently announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 45 cents a share. The dividend is payable on April 23, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1. Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, health care and
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