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Cree to build $1B semiconductor plant in Marcy, with state help
MARCY — A North Carolina company expects to create more than 600 full-time, “highly-skilled” technician and engineering positions at the Marcy Nanocenter on the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus near Utica. Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) on Sept. 23 announced plans to spend $1 billion to build the “world’s largest silicon carbide fabrication facility” in Marcy. Cree […]
United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area appoints three board members
UTICA — The United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area recently announced it has appointed three new members of its board of directors. The three new members are Phyllis A.H. Breland, John Eckmair, and Hanka Grabovica. Breland is a 1980 Opportunity Program (HEOP) graduate of Hamilton College and holds a master’s degree in

Carthage Area Hospital CEO Duvall will add CEO role at Claxton-Hepburn in Ogdensburg
CARTHAGE — The CEO of Carthage Area Hospital is set to add to his executive responsibilities by assuming a similar role at another hospital in the region. Richard (Rich) Duvall, CEO of Carthage Area Hospital, will also become the next CEO of Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, effective mid-October. Duvall will replace Claxton-Hepburn’s interim CEO,

ALBANY, N.Y. — Manufacturing employees from companies in Potsdam and Victor captured the $2,500 grand prizes in FuzeHub’s inaugural Millennials in Manufacturing Awards. Dylan Broomfield,

Nonprofit organizations in the Utica/Rome/North Country and Southern Tier regions can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) Community Health Award grants of up to $4,000. The

ITHACA, N.Y. — The state has announced more than $121 million in green bonds that Cornell University will use to finance the construction of new

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — New York Air Brake (NYAB) in Watertown is now exempt from tariffs on steel and aluminum. That’s according to U.S. Senate Minority

Upstate Medical to use $3M Golisano donation for center for special needs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Foundation will use a $3 million donation from Tom Golisano to establish a center for special needs at Upstate Golisano Children’s

Carthage Area Hospital CEO Duvall to also lead Claxton-Hepburn in Ogdensburg
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Richard (Rich) Duvall, CEO of Carthage Area Hospital, will also become the next CEO of Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, effective mid-October.

Lockheed Martin Owego wins $8.4M contract for radar equipment for Australian Navy
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) plant in Owego has been awarded an $8.4 million firm-fixed contract for radar data processors and antenna
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