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DeFrancisco blocks $15 million grant for NexGen, says he wants disclosure first
DeWITT, N.Y. — State Sen. John DeFrancisco (R–DeWitt) has put the brakes on a $15 million New York State grant for a high-tech company in
OCC offers paid apprenticeship program with local manufacturers, info session set for Tuesday
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — People interested in a career in manufacturing can get involved in a paid apprenticeship program that includes benefits and built-in pay increases.
New York manufacturing index declines in February
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell about five points in February to 13.1, “suggesting a somewhat slower pace of growth than in

Upstate Shredding bids to acquire Illinois company
OWEGO, N.Y. — Upstate Shredding, LLC and sister company Weitsman Recycling have submitted a non-binding offer to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock
Oneida’s All-Seasonings Ingredients awarded $162,000 grant for expansion
ONEIDA, N.Y. — All-Seasonings Ingredients expects to add 11 employees in the next two years, thanks in part to a state grant. All-Seasonings — which
Carthage paper mill cited by OSHA agrees to pay fine, improve safety, and train workers
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Carthage Specialty Paperboard will pay $175,000 in fines for safety violations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today. OSHA, part
Corning boosts quarterly dividend by 16 percent
CORNING, N.Y. — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced that its board of directors has increased its quarterly dividend by 16 percent to 18 cents per

OCIDA greenlights tax incentives for NexGen Power Systems
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NexGen Power Systems moved one step closer to taking over empty space in DeWitt that New York state built to house a
FuzeHub offering grants for nonprofits to support manufacturing innovation
Albany–based FuzeHub says the application period for its next round of manufacturing grants is open and will continue through Feb. 28. Nonprofit organizations can propose

Greg Harden says some operations to restart at Harden Furniture
MCCONNELLSVILLE, N.Y. — Harden Furniture is preparing to restart operations, according to Greg Harden. Harden — who announced Jan. 31 that the furniture-manufacturing business his
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