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A Moment of Momentum: Building the Future of the Mohawk Valley
As we advance into the second half of 2025, our region finds itself at a pivotal moment, characterized by both challenges and opportunities. At Mohawk Valley EDGE, we are working with urgency and optimism to ensure that our region not only navigates at this moment but also emerges stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive than […]

New York UAS test site exhibits at key industry trade show
ROME — The New York UAS test site announced that it was among the exhibitors and participants at AUVSI XPO 2025, described as the “premier gathering” for the autonomous-systems industry. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted the event, which was held from May 19-22 in Houston, Texas. The New York UAS Test

ConnextCare uses $100K Delta Dental grant to complete hybrid dental room
OSWEGO, N.Y. — ConnextCare announced it has used a $100,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation to complete a hybrid dental room at its Oswego

MMRI holds graduation ceremony for summer fellows program
UTICA, N.Y. — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) of Utica on Friday held its annual graduation ceremony to honor the accomplishments of its 13 summer fellows who completed the scientific program. For 10 weeks, these Summer Fellows studied in the laboratories of MMRI’s principal investigators gaining scientific-research experience. MMRI selected students based on academic excellence,

Work wraps on Syracuse airport’s $28 million expansion, boulevard-bridge work
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crews have completed work on a $28.4 million project to enhance the passenger experience at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The expansion

NSTC in Albany focuses on future of chipmaking
ALBANY — It’s said to have the “most advanced” chip-making machinery that will bring together the nation’s top industry leaders, universities, innovators, and entrepreneurs under one roof. The country’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) is now open at Albany NanoTech in the Capital Region. The NSTC’s overall mission is to “ensure the future of

VIEWPOINT: Online business fraud continues to increase
We’re all aware of the many ways that scammers are working to defraud individuals out of their hard-earned money. But small businesses continue to be in the crosshairs of today’s online criminals. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlights a wide range of fraudulent schemes targeting businesses, including scams involving fake invoices and unordered merchandise, online

VIEWPOINT: Parsing through the economic data & gauging the outlook
I’d like … to share my assessment of recent economic data and how it’s informing my outlook for the economy. Particularly, I’ll explain what the data are telling us in light of economic uncertainty, and how I expect the effects of tariffs to take shape. Now is when I must give the standard Fed disclaimer

Crews getting STEAM High School in Syracuse ready for the start of the new academic year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Construction crews continue their renovation work on the upcoming Syracuse STEAM High School to get it ready to welcome 250 freshman students

Bryant & Stratton formally opens new high-tech nursing lab at Liverpool location
CLAY, N.Y. — Bryant & Stratton College on Friday morning formally opened its new nursing lab at its Liverpool location at 7805 Oswego Road in
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