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Newly approved New York State energy plan takes all-of-the above approach
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s energy planning board on Dec. 16 voted unanimously to approve the more than 1,050-page state energy plan. The plan includes
Rome Health wins state funding for IT, cybersecurity projects
North Country hospitals also receive funding ROME — The state has awarded Rome Health $18.9 million in funding through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation program to advance health-information technology, cybersecurity, and telehealth across its network. The North Country hospitals Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown and
Upstate Medical University wins nearly $17 million contract for ADHD medication study
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it will use a $16.7 million contract for a study on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Washington, D.C.–based Patient-Centered
Citizens survey finds AI investment accelerating as companies capture greater efficiency gains
The momentum behind AI adoption and investment continues to grow, according to Citizens Financial Group’s third annual AI Trends in Financial Management Survey. It found that 82 percent of middle-market companies say they plan to boost AI spending over the next five years — up from 58 percent in 2023 and 69 percent in 2024.
Digital entrepreneur acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
GENEVA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Radio Group, which is based in Geneva, is now under new ownership. Alan Bishop, who owned the company for
State gives final approval for wind facility in Madison County
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has issued a final siting permit for Albany–based Liberty Renewables, Inc. to develop, operate, and decommission Hoffman Falls Wind,
Centro awarded federal funding to purchase nine low-emission buses for BRT system
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) will use a federal grant of more than $9 million to buy about nine
Otis Technology set for new leadership to begin 2026
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Otis Technology in Lewis County has promoted the company’s executive VP to serve as CEO, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brad McIntyre has worked for Otis for more than 25 years, per the firm’s Dec. 9 announcement. Otis Technology, which specializes in gun maintenance, is located at 6987 Laura St. in Lyons
Griffiss Institute generated $15.4M impact on Mohawk Valley in FY24, study found
ROME, N.Y. — In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Rome’s Griffiss Institute generated a more than $15 million impact on the economy of the Mohawk Valley. That includes supporting 164 direct and indirect jobs and delivering $3.2 million to scholars and professionals to live, learn, and work alongside regional industry partners in the Mohawk Valley. For
New York manufacturing index ends 2025 in negative territory
Respondents to the monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicated unexpected contraction in the manufacturing sector with the general-business conditions index plunging 23 points to -3.9 in December. This breaks a run of several strong months, as the index had climbed 8 points to 18.7 in November, its fourth positive reading in the past five months
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