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Schumer bill would increase spending on advanced technology, R&D, regional tech hubs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is pushing a $160 billion proposal that he says would dramatically increase U.S. investment in

People news: SRC names Ucchino AVP of corporate strategy
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC Inc. announced it has promoted Maria Ucchino to assistant vice president (AVP) of corporate strategy. In her new role, Ucchino will

All New York State mass-vaccination sites will accept walk-ins starting Thursday
Beginning Thursday, all New York State mass-vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in COVID vaccine shots on a first come, first

State breaks ground on $9.5 million resiliency project in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Construction is underway in Oswego at International Pier on a $9.5 million resiliency project funded through the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resiliency and

People news: Empire Center names Warren director of research
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire Center for Public Policy — an Albany–based fiscally conservative think tank and government-watchdog group — announced it has appointed Peter

Cuomo says this year’s State Fair is a go, with limits
GEDDES, N.Y. — After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Fair will return this summer between Aug. 20

Syracuse, AT&T, Juneteenth committee partner to recognize local Black-owned businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the launch of an eight-week campaign seeking to “ignite support for and partnership with” Black-owned businesses

MVHS donates X-ray equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo. The equipment includes analog portable

People news: WCNY appoints manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, announced it has hired John McBride as manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship. Prior to joining

Le Moyne to require student vaccinations for the fall semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is joining the long list of colleges and universities across the state and nation that will require students to
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