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HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Siemens Mobility says it plans to build a “first-of-its-kind,” high-speed, rail-manufacturing facility in Horseheads, generating about 300 new jobs in the Southern

ANDRO awarded $5.4 million Air Force contract for high-assurance waveform capability
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) has awarded a $5.4 million high-assurance waveform capability (HAWC) research and development contract to ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC. The goal of the pact is to further advance the state-of-the-art in true-software-based waveform development for enhancing software-defined radio communications, networking, interoperability, and security, the company

Work to begin on Madison County fiber-network installation
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Work crews on the Madison County Connect project will begin installing the fiber network on Monday, Sept. 9 as the county partners

Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center unveils new gym and recreation area
UTICA, N.Y. — An $8.5 million addition to the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica is complete, the New York State Office of Mental Health

Micron to open office at One Lincoln Center in downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) says it’s planning to open an office inside One Lincoln Center at 110 W. Fayette St. in downtown Syracuse. Besides the office, the company will also add its name to the façade of One Lincoln Center, a prominent office building in the downtown area. The Boise, Idaho–based

Work begins on Oriskany Thruway bridge-replacement project
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — A $9.3 million project to replace the New York State Thruway bridge over Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro is underway, the office of

IAED, TC3 graduate first SUNY pre-apprenticeship group in manufacturing program
Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) in partnership with Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) on Aug. 30 held a graduation ceremony for a group seeking work with an area manufacturer. The group was part of the SUNY Pre-apprenticeship Direct-to-Work: Pathways to Manufacturing program, IAED said in its announcement. Participants spent five weeks in training and are

Hochul signs bills affecting New York agricultural industry
GEDDES, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed three bills affecting New York’s agricultural industry. She signed the new legislation into law during her

Schumer secures $2.5 million federal grant to double the size of the Oswego County Industrial Park
SCHROEPPEL, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Thursday said he has secured $2.5 million in federal funding to expand the L.

Saab wins $494 million munitions contract from U.S. Army
DeWITT, N.Y. — Saab Inc., headquartered in the town of DeWitt, was recently awarded a $494.35 million firm-fixed-price contract for the XM919 Individual Assault Munition, a shoulder-launched munitions system. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received, according to an Aug. 27 contract announcement from the U.S. Department of Defense. Work locations and funding
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