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Grow-NY business contest accepts applicants through July 1
Those interested in getting involved in the Grow-NY food and agriculture competition have until the early part of summer to apply. Grow-NY has begun accepting applications for the fourth round of the business contest, Empire State Development (ESD) announced May 16. The initiative seeks to connect “innovators and investors” in the food, beverage, and agriculture […]
State to conduct study on payroll-servicing industry after MyPayrollHR scandal
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) will conduct a study on the payroll servicing industry following the MyPayrollHR scandal, which caused “major financial disruptions for workers and small businesses.” The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul on May 6 said she has signed a bill requiring the study. DFS, in consultation with the New
N.Y.–based cybersecurity-resilience program gets federal funding
The federal budget includes at least $38 millio for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), a federally funded cybersecurity-resilience program. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) in East Greenbush in Rensselaer County operates the MS-ISAC. The office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) on March 10 announced that the federal spending plan included the
Three small businesses begin operations in downtown Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Two eateries and a waxing salon are now conducting business in downtown Ithaca. The businesses are Lev Kitchen, Adam Grill, and the Pretty Peach Wax Studio. Representatives from the City of Ithaca, Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), and Tompkins Chamber participated in April 22 ribbon-cutting ceremonies held at each of the businesses, DIA
Oneida County Tourism gears up for busy summer season
UTICA, N.Y. — After two summers of pandemic-dampened travel, Oneida County Tourism is gearing up for a busy 2022 travel season with a new tourism map, new travel guide, and new website. “We are feeling very positive about the upcoming summer season and even into fall,” says Kelly Blazosky, president of Oneida County Tourism. That
Masonic Lab receives grant for PTSD research
UTICA, N.Y. — The Battle Within Foundation (BWF) announced a first-round donation to the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) to better understand the cause and effect of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MMRI will use this initial contribution toward enabling the expansion of its neurocognitive disorder research. The funds for this donation were collected from tributes
N.Y. manufacturing index turns negative again on falling new orders
A “sharp reversal” in the indexes measuring new orders and shipments sent the monthly gauge of the state’s manufacturing sector back into negative territory. The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index plunged 36 points to -11.6 in May, pointing to contraction in manufacturing activity. The index had climbed by the same number of points to 24.6
Auburn Community Hospital awarded federal funding to help pay for COVID response
The money reimburses the hospital for expenses related to COVID-19 testing, supplies, and medications for treating COVID-19 positive patients admitted to the hospital. The funding
Racker names new executive director
“Our search for a new executive director was a rigorous one,” Max Della Pia, board president, said in a press release. “It included a careful
Syracuse airport joins program offering support for travelers with hidden disabilities
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) announced it is now participating in a program that provides support to travelers with hidden disabilities. The
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