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Wolfspeed names new chief technology officer
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), which operates a silicon-carbide fabrication facility in Marcy, has promoted Elif Balkas to chief technology officer, succeeding the

State approves siting permits for solar projects in Cortland, Jefferson counties
The state has approved siting permits for three solar projects located in both Cortland and Jefferson counties. The siting permits are for the Homer Solar

People news: MVCC names Wilkie dean of the School of Humanities
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) board of trustees recently appointed Jessica Wilkie as dean of the School of Humanities. As dean, Wilkie

ANDRO lands contract to develop jammer-resistant, wireless-communications capability
ROME, N.Y. — The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) has awarded ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC a $750,000, 24-month direct-to-phase-II Small Business Innovation

Port of Oswego Authority to use nearly $18 million for repairs to Oswego Harbor
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego Authority will use nearly $18 million in federal funding for repairs to Oswego Harbor. The authority will use

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties plans town hall
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is hosting a free virtual town hall at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17 via

Mercedes-Benz selects Wolfspeed semiconductors for its electric vehicles
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) will supply silicon-carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) platforms when the company’s semiconductors are incorporated

Arc Herkimer receives grants for recreation and guardianship services
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Two grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services awarded to Arc Herkimer allowed the agency to better support the people it serves. Arc Herkimer received a $15,000 grant to support recreation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization used the funds to provide new avenues for
All CNY regions add jobs in November compared to a year ago
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions all gained jobs between November 2021 and this past November. The Central New York subregions generated job growth ranging from a low of 0.5 percent in the Watertown–Fort Drum area to a high of 3.4 percent in the Binghamton region in that

IAED plans to advance manufacturing-partnership program
“Direct to Work helps community members gain exposure to industries in Ithaca and Tompkins County that offer living wage jobs and career advancement opportunities,” Heather McDaniel, president of IAED, said. “We’re grateful for the support for this important program.” IAED and its partner, Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology in Broome County, rolled out the DTW
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