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N.Y. manufacturing index plunges back into negative territory
The benchmark index measuring manufacturing activity in New York state returned to negative territory in May. The Empire State Manufacturing Survey’s general business-conditions index plummeted 43 points in the fifth month of the year to -31.8 as business activity “declined significantly,” according to a May 15 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. […]
Feldmeier moves forward with 3rd-generation leadership
DeWITT, N.Y. — The grandson of company founder Robert Feldmeier, Sr. and nephew of most recent president and CEO Robert Feldmeier is now leading the company. Feldmeier Equipment Inc. has announced the appointment of Colby Clark as its next president and CEO. Feldmeier Equipment is a DeWitt–based stainless-steel processing equipment manufacturer. Besides the CEO role,
Chatbots add new twist to cybercrimes
UTICA, N.Y. — It used to be that poor grammar and language made it a bit easier to spot phishing emails and avoid falling for them. Enter ChatGPT. Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is a large language model chatbot that predicts the next word in a series of words. In plain speak, it can “write” conversationally.
MV Chamber Alliance honors small businesses in Guglielmo’s memory
UTICA , N.Y.— Earlier this month, the Mohawk Valley Chamber Alliance celebrated the area’s small businesses and honored a longtime champion of those businesses with the presentation of the inaugural William K. Guglielmo Legacy Award. “He and I were the best of friends,” Raymond J. Durso, Jr., president and CEO of The Genesis Group says
Greater Oneida Chamber to host event on cybersecurity
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce on June 14 will host a virtual lunch and learn event with TALAS Security on the importance of cybersecurity. The event, held online from 12-1 p.m. is titled, “The Case for a Cyber Security Program.” TALAS Security will provide information on developing a cybersecurity program that
MVHS to name Wynn Hospital birthing center in honor of Sammon family, after donation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) says it will name the maternal child-services floor at the upcoming Wynn Hospital the Sammon Family
Hamilton College President Wippman to retire in June 2024
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College President David Wippman on Tuesday announced that he will retire on June 30, 2024, after completing eight years leading the
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing graduates 53 nurses in latest class
UTICA, N.Y. — St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) in Utica graduated 53 new nurses during a ceremony held May 13. SECON held its 117th
Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant
Schumer announces that $500 million in grants is available in regional tech-hub contest
The first phase of the regional technology and innovation hub (tech hubs) program is underway, providing a chance for upstate New York communities to pursue
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