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Loretto, union recognize latest class of LPN apprenticeship graduates
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto and leaders of the 1199SEIU union on Friday recognized the most recent graduates of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) apprenticeship program,

Nonprofit conference planned in Canton in mid-September
CANTON, N.Y. — A pair of North Country organizations are hosting the “2024 Non-Profit Conference – Renew, Retain Engage” on Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m.

Wolfspeed plans to move device production to Marcy location, closing plant on Durham campus
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), which operates a silicon carbide device-manufacturing facility in Marcy, plans to shift its device fabrication to its 200mm Mohawk Valley Fab and close its device fab in Durham, North Carolina where the firm is headquartered. Gregg Lowe, CEO of Wolfspeed, made the announcement as the company released its

Port of Oswego Authority leader to retire at the end of 2024
OSWEGO, N.Y. — William Scriber, executive director and CEO of the Port of Oswego Authority (POA), says he plans to retire on Dec. 31. “It’s been a privilege to have helped guide the Port to new heights of expansion, diversified clients, and greater tonnage over the past five years,” Scriber said in a POA announcement.

SUNY Oswego to use federal grant to support study-abroad partnership related to semiconductors
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego, in partnership with Monroe Community College, will use a $50,000 federal grant for study-abroad opportunities connected to Micron Technologies Inc.’s

Bitzer Scroll to use $5 million federal award for electric heat-pump manufacturing
DeWITT, N.Y. — Bitzer Scroll, a German firm which has a location in DeWitt, will use a federal grant of more than $5 million to

I-81-related construction work to affect East Seneca Turnpike, Airport Boulevard
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) says it has construction work planned on East Seneca Turnpike this weekend (starting Aug.

PAR Technology wins order from chicken chain for its loyalty product
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Church’s Texas Chicken, a fast-food restaurant chain with nearly 800 locations across the U.S., is the latest customer for PAR Technology (NYSE: PAR) with its addition of the PAR Punchh guest engagement and loyalty program, PAR announced. Church’s is known for its hand-battered fried chicken and homestyle sides. PAR Punchh’s platform

Broome County IDA releases environmental draft, plans public hearing for proposed tech park
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will hold a public hearing next month, following the release of the draft scoping document

Oneida Indian Nation breaks ground on $50 million expansion of Point Place Casino
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation plans a more than $50 million expansion at Point Place Casino in the Bridgeport area of town of Sullivan in Madison County. Local elected officials, community leaders, partners in the building trades, and casino employees on Tuesday gathered at the casino for a formal groundbreaking ceremony. The Oneida
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