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Cuomo extends coronavirus shutdown to April 29
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday extended the “NY PAUSE” directive — mandating non-essential businesses and schools remain closed — another two weeks

SUNY Oswego, CiTi BOCES, Exelon, and Novelis partner to manufacture protective face shields
OSWEGO, N.Y. — A group of Oswego County educators and local companies say they have partnered to produce protective face shields for health-care workers and

MACNY: State budget includes funding for apprentice program
DeWITT, N.Y. — The newly approved state budget includes $750,000 to sustain the manufacturers’ intermediary apprenticeship program (MIAP). That’s according to a Friday statement from
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FuzeHub opens Build4Scale NY fund for startups, manufacturers
ALBANY, N.Y. — FuzeHub announced it has launched a new grant fund as part of its Build4Scale NY initiative. It’s a program that helps inventors

Lockheed Martin to donate facilities, aircraft in COVID-19 response plan
BETHESDA, Maryland — Lockheed Martin Corp. on Friday announced it will donate the use of its facilities for crisis-related activities, including critical medical-supply storage, distribution,

Lockheed Martin readies for leadership transition in June when CEO Hewson steps down
Marillyn Hewson, who has served as president and CEO since 2013, will step down in June. She has also served as chairman, president, and CEO since 2014. Hewson will become executive chairman of the board, effective June 15. That is subject to her re-election to the board by the stockholders at the upcoming annual meeting.

Tessy Plastics to lay off up to 400 employees
SKANEATELES — Tessy Plastics Corp. plans to lay off up to 400 people but is also giving each of its 1,000 employees a check for $2,000 to help them make due financially as the firm ceases production of items it doesn’t deem “essential.” The moves are part of the manufacturer’s efforts to comply with state

Task force formed to develop coronavirus strategies for Syracuse–area business community
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A joint task force of public and private-sector leaders has been formed to help guide the Syracuse and Onondaga County business and

Welch Allyn parent company boosts production of medical equipment for coronavirus battle
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Hillrom (NYSE: HRC), which owns Skaneateles–based Welch Allyn, says it’s working to more than double production of critical-care products, including vitals-monitoring devices,
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