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Ithaca-area firm gets FDA approval to decontaminate N95 respirators used in COVID-19 care
The firm also says the technology is “non-toxic,” has a low environmental impact, and has “broad material compatibility.” The process “penetrates deep” within materials, is

TCAD’s McDaniel named to state economic-development association’s board
ITHACA, N.Y. — The president of Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD) has been appointed to the board of directors of the New York State Economic

Elmira man busted for trying to use counterfeit bills at area Kohl’s store
BIG FLATS, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced they have arrested an Elmira man after he tried to use counterfeit $50 bills to

Utica College to use $35K federal grant for study abroad program
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College announced it will use a nearly $35,000 federal grant to “create, expand, and/or diversify” its study abroad program “in support

Kaur named medical director of hospitalist program at RMH
ROME, N.Y. — Dr. Gurinder Kaur has been named medical director of the St. Joseph’s Health Hospitalist Program at Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH). Rome Memorial

WellNow Urgent Care rolls out rapid COVID-19 tests at Oswego and Oneonta sites
WellNow Urgent Care last week began offering the Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid molecular (PCR) test to symptomatic patients at its Oswego and Oneonta centers.

Oneida County reports nine new COVID-19 cases in weekend updates
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County reported nine new COVID-19 infections in its weekend updates. The new infections bring the current case total to 2,246 as

State Police arrest pair for home burglary in Chenango
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — New York State Police in Binghamton announced they have arrested two Broome County residents following a break-in at a residence on Wilson

MOHAWK VALLEY EDGE: Reinventing the Mohawk Valley
The American flag at Griffiss Air Force Base was lowered for the last time in September 1995, marking the loss of thousands of military personnel and nearly 1,200 civilian jobs. Despite receiving notice of the closure two years prior, the base closing was a tragedy for Mohawk Valley residents who had already witnessed a decades-long declining

Microdrones signs up international distributors
ROME — Microdrones, a Germany–based firm with an office at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y. in July announced distributor agreements with companies in Brazil, Israel, and Spain. Measure, a technological-solutions provider headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, has announced it is now offering Microdrones surveying equipment and support for aircraft inspections sold in all of
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