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New York manufacturing index hits record high in July
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index jumped 26 points in July to 43, a record high. The rise followed a June report where

State DOT releases Interstate 81 report, sets public hearings
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — State officials on Friday released the latest report along with dates for upcoming public hearings on the $2 billion Interstate 81 (I-81)

New I-81 report outlines some proposed changes; report draws community reaction
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) says it will “highlight in detail” additional features of the Interstate 81 viaduct replacement

State announces completion of $1.5M Cayuga Culinary Institute in Auburn
AUBURN, N.Y. — Work has finished on the $1.5 million Cayuga Culinary Institute in Auburn, which will serve as a dedicated space for the new
NY MEP generated nearly $1B in economic impact in 2020
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) says it helped create or retain 6,637 jobs and generate $994 million in financial impacts such as company cost savings, new investments, and increased or retained sales. NY MEP is a statewide network of 11 organizations that provide growth and innovation services to small-

FuzeHub manufacturing grants boost area projects
“In the current climate, the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund Manufacturing Grant awards are a vital resource to the companies that are supported in these projects” Elena Garuc, executive director of FuzeHub, said in a release. “The awards are allowing companies to stimulate the economy and further bolster manufacturing in [New York State].” Jeff Lawrence, who

Onondaga County announces film-incentive fund
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon on Wednesday announced a $5 million initiative that the county is calling PRIMED, short for production incentives

Work begins on Cayuga Park project in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Officials in Ithaca on Tuesday broke ground on the Cayuga Park project that will include Cayuga Health services, affordable housing, and retail

SRC awarded contract for work on novel neuromorphic-processing technology
CICERO, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate has awarded SRC, Inc. a contract to develop neuromorphic on-chip autonomous learning (NOCAL) capabilities.

CNY Behavioral Health Care Collaborative forms Omnes IPA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York Behavioral Health Care Collaborative (CNY BHCC) has announced the formation of Omnes IPA (Independent Practice Association). CNY BHCC describes
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