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Redhouse Arts Center unveils new marquee, honors board member Hider
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Redhouse Arts Center on Tuesday night lit its new marquee following a program in which it honored long-time board member Bill Hider in an event dubbed, “Light the Town Red Soiree.” The marquee’s lighting marks the first time in nearly 60 years that Syracuse has two lit marquees on its main […]

Rome Health expands surgical robotics program
ROME, N.Y. — Following the July 7 opening of its new Kaplan Center for Surgical Services, Rome Health has expanded its surgical robotics program to

SUNY announces $4 million increase for startup fund Upstate Biotech Ventures
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. on Wednesday announced a $4 million increase in Upstate Medical University’s startup biotech fund for a total

RaceWay utilizes PAR Technology for new customer-loyalty program
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — RaceWay, an Atlanta–based gas station and convenience-store retailer, has selected PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) as its technology partner for the

Nation’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center opens in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. — The country’s first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) is now open at Albany NanoTech in the Capital Region. The facility has the

New York manufacturing index climbs back into positive territory in July
The general-business conditions index of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey is back in positive territory for the first time since February, rising 22 points in

Wolfspeed names new CFO amid bankruptcy filing
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), which operates a silicon-carbide-wafer-fabrication facility in Marcy, has appointed Gregor van Issum as the company’s new chief financial officer effective Sept. 1, the Durham, North Carolina–based company announced. The appointment comes a little over two weeks after Wolfspeed filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a move to

Binghamton University, Cornell facilities redesignated as Centers for Advanced Technology
VESTAL, N.Y. — Academic facilities at both Binghamton University and Cornell University are among the latest round of designated Centers for Advanced Technology (CATs) across

Semifinalists chosen for 2025 Genius NY accelerator
SYRACUSE — The Genius NY program in downtown Syracuse is moving forward with 11 semifinalists for this year’s competition. They include five companies from the U.S., five from Europe, and one from South America. Genius NY, operated by CenterState CEO, is the world’s largest business accelerator focused on uncrewed aerial systems and robotics. The in-residence

Hochul signs bill to strengthen cybersecurity in NY municipalities
ALBANY — A new state law is aimed at “enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience” of state and local-government networks across New York. First announced in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State, this legislation will improve the state’s ability to respond to threats, safeguard critical infrastructure, and reduce statewide cybersecurity risks, Hochul’s office contended
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