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Leaders celebrate completion of Munson Park
UTICA, N.Y. — The Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project to create a public park on underutilized land at Munson, located in the Oneida Square neighborhood,

MACNY Talent Development Awards honor contributions to workforce excellence
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association celebrated its 2025 Talent Development Awards on Monday, June 16 at The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (The MOST). MACNY co-hosted the event, which celebrated students, educators, and employers in the region, with Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB). “This celebration reflects the strength

New York manufacturing activity declines for a fourth straight month in June
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index fell to -16.0 in June, with business activity in the sector declining for a fourth consecutive month. In the past few months, the index dipped to -9.2 in May after rising 12 points but remaining below zero at -8.1 in April. The index fell 26 points

Raymond celebrates youth apprenticeship graduates
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation’s Youth Apprenticeship Program recently celebrated five graduates from the program, which offers high-school juniors and seniors a hands-on learning experience. In collaboration with Broome-Tioga Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), students spend two years at Raymond’s headquarters and expand their knowledge in fields including engineering, finance, and manufacturing while

SALINA — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) facility in the town of Salina, north of Syracuse, was recently awarded a $25 million U.S. Army contract for Sentinel A4 Radar System engineering services. Work will be performed at Lockheed’s Salina plant, with an estimated completion date of June 3, 2026, according to a June 4 contract

Micron, Trump Administration announce expanded U.S. investments in manufacturing, R&D
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) and the Trump Administration on Thursday announced Micron’s plans to expand its U.S. investments to about $150 billion in domestic

SUNY Poly launches four new research centers
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has launched four new research centers that expand its research and innovation portfolio across several critical fields, the university announced. The news follows the establishment of 10 new centers last fall. “SUNY Poly continues to invest in areas that align with national priorities and industry needs,” VP for Research

New York State has announced two projects totaling $42 million to rehabilitate key stretches of Interstate 88 (I-88), including a portion in the Southern Tier.

Broome County plans for 85 miles of roadwork this summer
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County is planning for a record amount of roadwork completed this summer for the fifth summer in a row, County Executive

Wolfspeed’s future unclear after recent stock drop, bankruptcy reports
MARCY, N.Y. — A spate of top executive changes, high debt load, and reports of a potential, pending bankruptcy filing sent Wolfspeed Inc.’s (NYSE: WOLF) stock price tumbling in recent weeks. What does it all mean and what’s to come for the Durham, North Carolina–based tech company, which operates a silicon-carbide wafer fab in Marcy?
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