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NYPA to open new visitor center in Utica on Monday
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced its newly constructed NY Energy Zone visitor center in Utica. It’s an admission-free facility

CNY Regional Planning and Development Board launches survey focused on broadband internet access
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) is asking residents and businesses in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and
VIEWPOINT: For you, it’s tax season; for cybercriminals, it’s open season
There’s a lot to consider this tax season following a year of new regulations and financial abnormalities. One more item to add to the list is identity theft. According to the 2020 TransUnion Public Sector survey, 10 percent of U.S. adults report being a victim of identity theft since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the
Lockheed Martin to pay second-quarter dividend of $2.60 in late June
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) recently announced that its board of directors has authorized a dividend of $2.60 per share for the second quarter. The dividend is payable on June 25, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 1. At Lockheed’s current stock price, the dividend yields about 2.75 percent

People news: SRCTec hires Charlesworth as director of life cycle management
CICERO, N.Y. — SRCTec, LLC announced it has hired Robert Charlesworth as director of life cycle management. Charlesworth joins SRCTec from the New York Army

Schumer bill would increase spending on advanced technology, R&D, regional tech hubs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is pushing a $160 billion proposal that he says would dramatically increase U.S. investment in

People news: SRC names Ucchino AVP of corporate strategy
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC Inc. announced it has promoted Maria Ucchino to assistant vice president (AVP) of corporate strategy. In her new role, Ucchino will

MVHS donates X-ray equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo. The equipment includes analog portable

Binghamton firm secures funding in pursuit of lithium-ion Gigafactory in Endicott
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Imperium3 New York Inc. (iM3NY) on Wednesday announced “significant” funding for the development of its lithium-ion Gigafactory in Endicott. Based in Binghamton,

Lockheed Martin’s suburban Syracuse plant wins nearly $12 million Navy contract modification
SALINA, N.Y. — The Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) plant in the Syracuse area has been awarded an $11.7 million modification to a previously awarded delivery order for the design, prototyping, and qualification testing of submarine electronic-warfare equipment. Work will be performed in Lockheed’s facility in the town of Salina and is expected to be
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