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Upcoming study to gather data on New York vineyards
PENN YAN, N.Y. — Vineyards in New York can expect to receive a survey during the first quarter of 2024. The study will address an industry need for a range of accurate information about new acreage, bearing acreage, non-bearing acreage, varieties, tonnage, average price, and data by growing region. The Penn Yan–based New York Wine […]

Project underway to make improvements at Ogdensburg International Airport
OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. — Work has begun on a project to transform the Ogdensburg International Airport into a regional transportation hub that will “attract new travelers

Remington Arms to shutter Ilion plant, cutting more than 300 jobs
The Remington Firearms facility in Ilion will close next spring, putting more than 300 people out of work. The company plans to consolidate all firearms

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Crest Cadillac, Crest Acura prep for EVs, hiring technicians
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Both Crest Cadillac and Crest Acura are “moving towards a battery-electric future.” That’s according to Jim Barr, VP/executive manager of Crest Cadillac, who says the dealerships have invested in the infrastructure to support that endeavor. “Specifically investment in equipment such as chargers but also in terms of special tools, special training of

Indium Corp. updates technical-services team
CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation recently made some key updates to its technical-services team. Thuy Nguyen was promoted to technical-support engineer II and Liam Evans joined the company as a technical-support engineer, according to a press release from Indium. “The well-earned promotion of Thuy and the key addition of Liam to our team will ensure

Launch NY to use $1M MetLife investment to promote upstate entrepreneurship
“MetLife Foundation’s investment enables us to create opportunities for talented entrepreneurs who will encourage growth and economic prosperity in Upstate New York,” Marnie LaVigne, president and CEO of Launch NY, said in the MetLife release. “We value their commitment to the region and look forward to building on our successful partnership.” MetLife Foundation says its
Lockheed’s Salina plant wins $26M contract from U.S. Navy
SALINA, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) suburban Syracuse plant was recently awarded a more than $26.3 million order from the U.S. Navy for design and submarine equipment. Work will be performed in the town of Salina and is expected to be completed by August 2025. Fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds totaling

Syracuse Housing Authority west side building to undergo energy retrofits in project
The Syracuse Housing Authority says its elderly high-rise building located at 418 Fabius St. in Syracuse will pilot a new technology that will make it

Indium promotes McCoy to product manager
CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation recently announced it has promoted Jim McCoy to product manager for engineered solder materials (ESM). In his new role, McCoy

ANDRO lands SBIR contract award
ROME, N.Y. — The assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology – ASA (ALT) selected ANDRO Computation Solutions, LLC for a phase
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