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Utica College seeks federal funding for construction-management program building
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College is hoping to secure federal funding to build a new training center for its “growing” construction-management major. The college has
Demolition planned for 90-foot-tall section of former Penguin Random House warehouse in Kirkwood
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. — Motorists in Broome County may notice demolition work at the former Penguin Random House facility in Kirkwood as the current owners tear

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
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