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SRC to deliver counter-UAS technologies to Qatar in $1B agreement with federal government
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. says it will deliver a suite of its advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technologies to international buyers as a part of a $1 billion foreign-military sales agreement between the U.S. government and the country of Qatar. It marks the first international sale of the U.S. Army’s fixed site–low, slow, small, […]
State Parks releases newly redesigned park and historic site system map
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) on June 16 announced the release of an updated New

Operation Oswego County annual meeting includes project review, local awards
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County and the County of Oswego IDA (COIDA) in 2024 helped with projects that resulted in the creation or retention

Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate formally opens new Utica office
UTICA, N.Y. — Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate is celebrating its new office at 288 Genesee Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26. The office is located on the second floor of the building. According to an announcement from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, the formal opening event will take place from 4-6 p.m.

American Airlines adds nonstop flights for Syracuse-Notre Dame football game in November
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — American Airlines has added special nonstop flights between Syracuse and South Bend, Indiana for Syracuse University (SU) football fans attending the team’s

Cornell University launching layoffs, citing “profound financial challenges”
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University says it’s facing “profound financial challenges” and is taking several steps that will “reduce Cornell’s workforce,” something the university calls

Downtown Committee’s annual meeting highlights ongoing projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Development activity totaling $292 million is either announced or underway in downtown Syracuse. The projects include new housing units that are planned

City of Syracuse, developer break ground on upcoming housing, retail project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Work is beginning on a new mixed-use development on Syracuse’s East side that’s located within walking distance of Syracuse University. Officials broke ground on the project, known as The Rosie, on Tuesday afternoon at 1301 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. The Michaels organization of Camden, New Jersey joined the City of Syracuse

CHJC names new chair of board of directors
WATERTOWN — CHJC recently announced the appointment of Lisa Parsons as the chair of its board of directors. A dedicated advocate for children and families, Parsons brings years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to CHJC’s mission of serving the North Country community, the organization said. Her strategic insight, passion for service, and long-standing

Air Force’s Rome Lab generated nearly $600 million economic impact in latest fiscal year
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate in Rome had a $599 million economic impact on the Utica-Rome and Syracuse metropolitan statistical
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