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Destiny USA says plate- reading cameras are working
They are preventing, solving crime SYRACUSE — Destiny USA in August 2023 installed license-plate reading (LPR) cameras to identify the make, model, color, and license plate of each vehicle entering and exiting every vehicle entrance at the complex. Six months later, Destiny USA contends the cameras have “proven to be a powerful tool in preventing […]
U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed’s Syracuse plant $65M contract modification for radar work
SALINA — The Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems plant in the town of Salina recently won a $65,1 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract. The contract adjustment is for the exercise of options for three 3-dimensional expeditionary long-range radar systems, and associated production management, travel and other direct costs, and data under
New bridal shop aims to bring the “wow” experience to Utica
UTICA — Watching a family member’s experience shopping for a wedding dress was the spark that inspired two friends to open their own bridal shop in Utica. “Last January, I traveled with my cousin to do her wedding-dress experience,” Franca LaBarbera says. She describes the experience in one word, “Wow!” It made her realize that
Mountainside Medical plans growth around new products
MARCY — Mountainside Medical Equipment, Inc. got its start in 2002 selling medical equipment, working with other local businesses like nursing homes to make sure they had the equipment their residents need. Martin Zarnock, Sr., a service-disabled veteran, started the business with his children Martin Zarnock, Jr. and Christina Nelson. Zarnock, Jr. found a niche
Pathfinder Bank names AVP, senior branch manager
OSWEGO — Pathfinder Bank recently announced it has appointed Colleen McCraith as assistant VP, senior branch manager of its Oswego offices. In this role, McCraith is responsible for managing and maintaining the day-to-day operations of Pathfinder Bank’s three Oswego branches, while developing retail and commercial business and building relationships with the local community. “With her
Winners of SUNY Oswego Launch It contest to use funding to develop mental-wellness app
OSWEGO — Two SUNY Oswego business-administration majors won the top prize of $2,500 in the school’s Launch It entrepreneurship competition. Noah Bull and Tyler Flack won for their idea for a mental-wellness app. Both Bull and Flack are members of the SUNY Oswego Lakers men’s ice-hockey team. “Our business idea was Anonymous Athlete,” Bull said
Report: 37 percent of small firms couldn’t pay January rent
A recent survey report finds that 37 percent of small-business owners nationally were unable to pay their January rent in full and on time, indicating ongoing economic difficulties across many industries and states. The data comes from Alignable’s monthly rent report. Compared to this time last year, when the rent-delinquency rate was seven percentage points
Marquardt partners with Dronehub to advance drone technology in CNY
cutting-edge technologies,” Christopher Berry, Marquardt’s business-development manager, said. “This strategic partnership reinforces our commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in the industry, ensuring that we continue to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for our customers and contribute to the evolution of Central New York as a hub for technological innovation.” Marquardt, which manufactures electromechanical and
Samaritan Health adds cardiology practice to its network
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Samaritan Health in Watertown announced it has addedcardiology services under the Samaritan Medical Practice umbrella in a move that represents a succession plan for the practice owner. Samaritan Cardiology, formerly Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, remainsat its current location with the same providers, Dr. James Willis and physician assistant Kate Symenow.
People news: Syracuse mayor appoints director of neighborhood grants
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the appointment of Tanya Eastman to director of neighborhood grants in the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development (NBD). Eastman is responsible for providing leadership and strategic oversight of the department’s portfolio of federal, state, and local-sector grants aimed at increasing safe, quality affordable housing, and
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