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Funding to help SUNY Oswego researcher attract investors for wireless-technology device
OSWEGO — The SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) is awarding a SUNY Oswego researcher funding of up to $50,000 to advance the commercial “readiness” of a device that will enable “fast and secure” transfer of wireless data. The goal is to increase new technology’s “attractiveness” to potential investors, SUNY Oswego said in a news release. […]

Cuomo: $80M available in next round of Restore NY initiative
The next round will have $80 million in funding available to further New York’s rehabilitation efforts, the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a
Former Rome councilman pleads guilty to stealing more than $19K in unemployment benefits
ROME, N.Y. — A former Rome city councilman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $19,000 in unemployment-insurance benefits over an 11-month period. Louis DiMarco,
Rome Memorial Hospital’s sleep-disorders center earns five-year accreditation
ROME, N.Y. — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has renewed the five-year accreditation for the sleep-disorders center at Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH). AASM
New apartment and townhome community in Utica formally opens Thursday afternoon
UTICA, N.Y. — Deerfield Place, a new multi-family apartment and townhome community in Utica, formally opens with a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday from 4 to

State announces health-insurance rate increases for 2018
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) will increase its health-insurance rates 8.9 percent in 2018 for those with plans through their employer in the small-group market.
Mohawk Valley Health System foundations name board officers
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) foundations — Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center — recently announced the 2017-2018

People news: Nelson & Strife Financial Group names new partner
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Nelson & Strife Financial Group recently promoted longtime associate Kyle R. Strife to partner and renamed the firm from its
New York manufacturing index rises in August to highest level in nearly three years
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed 15 points in August to 25.2, its highest level since September 2014. The index fell 10

DiNapoli calls on DMV to crack down on unregistered auto-repair shops; DMV responds
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) “has not done enough” to prevent automotive-repair shops and inspection stations from operating without valid registrations,
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