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Rome Lab awards SUNY Poly researchers $900,000 grant
“I am excited to congratulate Dr. Papa Rao and Dr. Nate Cady on this significant Air Force Research Laboratory award, which highlights their collaborative effort, the incredible potential of SUNY Poly’s innovative high-tech research, and the power of our globally recognized fabrication capabilities, which drive advances in computing to improve existing and future technologies,” said […]

NUAIR testing validates drone parachute for package- delivery firm Flytrex
ROME — The parachute on the package-delivery drones for Flytrex — an Israel-based drone company — are now considered “validated as compliant with industry standards.” It follows testing that NUAIR completed at the drone test site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome. NUAIR is short for Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR), a Syracuse–based nonprofit

SUNY Morrisville appoints new dean of School of Agriculture, Business & Technology
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Stevie Watson is the new dean of the School of Agriculture, Business & Technology at SUNY Morrisville. Watson is the first dean

Village of Endicott makes DRI finals in Southern Tier region
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — The Village of Endicott says it has made the finals with its application for the fourth round of New York’s Downtown Revitalization

CNY Point of Sale: A small business advocating for small businesses
In 2015, Cortland became home to the technology development company called CNY Point of Sale (Catch Clients LLC). Jonathan Milton, CEO and chief technical officer, is no stranger to the small-business lifestyle. So, it should come as no surprise that he would be familiar with the many needs of small-business owners. In fact, he has spent

People news: Pathfinder Bank names Betts manager of Lacona branch
LACONA, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has appointed Ashley Betts as the new branch manager of its Lacona office. Betts was previously assistant branch

NYSERDA awards EMPEQ $100,000 in seed capital
ITHACA, N.Y. — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded EMPEQ, Inc. $100,000 “to support the next stage of growth”

TCGplayer, Everson Art Museum recognized at Downtown Committee annual meeting
The Downtown Committee honored TCGplayer with the Urban Innovation Award, “given for a trailblazing activity that’s brought new attention — and energy — to a
Small-business event at Griffiss Institute draws crowd of more than 100
ROME — More than 100 people attended a small-business event, titled “Introduction to Federal Small Business Programs and Opportunities” on June 12, at Griffiss Institute in Rome, organizers say. The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), together with Griffiss Institute, North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and NYSTEC, put on the event. Attendees

Onondaga County launches fifth year of Onondaga Grown campaign
Officials held an opening event at Tre-G Farms, LLC in Pompey, allowing attendees to “enjoy a taste of locally grown and produced foods,” per a
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