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SUNY Poly professor receives $150K in grants for wireless-research project, workshop
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Arjun Singh, an electrical and computer engineering professor, was recently awarded two grants totaling $150,000 from the Air Force

VIEWPOINT: Cybercrime and small business: The question is not if but when
Cyberattacks on small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB) continue to rise and will only intensify over the next few years. With the increased prevalence and cost of attacks, the absence of a safety net like cyber insurance is no longer an option SMBs can afford. Assessing the threat Ransomware is one of the most-common forms of

CNY Community Foundation named lead intermediary for Micron workforce-development investment
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Micron has named the Central New York Community Foundation as the lead intermediary to help steward the investment of $65 million in

Micron, federal government finalize $6.1 billion CHIPS agreement for Clay semiconductor campus
CLAY, N.Y. — Micron Technology Inc, (NASDAQ: MU) and the U.S. Department of Commerce have finalized its CHIPS agreement for up to $6.1 billion in direct funding through the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law. The funding will support Micron’s planned public-private investment of more than $100 billion over the next two decades, representing the largest

SUNY Poly professor receives nearly $400K in funding for research project
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology Ahmed Abdelaal has been awarded $397,410 by the National Institute of Standards and

Greek Peak works with National Grid on snowmaking upgrades
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort should enjoy a longer winter-sports season thanks to a new energy-efficient snowmaking process from National Grid, implemented in

State announces $100 million for road-construction projects in areas affected by extreme weather
GEDDES, N.Y. — Selected roads in Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and North Country are among those set for work to enhance the

SUNY appoints vice chancellor for workforce development and upward mobility
ALBANY, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees has appointed Christopher White as the system’s first-ever vice chancellor for workforce development and upward mobility. He’s joining SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr.’s cabinet, and his appointment is effective Dec. 12, SUNY said. In its announcement, SUNY describes it as a “key position” established to advance one

Ithaca company wins $100,000 pitch competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — EMPEQ was named the winner of the $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition hosted by The Veteran Fund, chosen from a pool of more

Indium Corp. announces leadership change
CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation has a new CEO as former leader Greg Evans transitions to a role as executive chair of the board of directors, the company announced. Ross Berntson, who already served as Indium’s president and COO, is now also the firm’s CEO. In his dual role, Berntson is responsible for the overall
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