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3 local high-school teams win prizes at 11th AFRL Challenge
ROME — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate, in partnership with the Griffiss Institute, recently hosted the 11th Annual AFRL Challenge Competition as one of their joint STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiatives. The 2019 AFRL Challenge Competition began Monday, April 15, and ended on Friday, April 19, at the Griffiss Institute […]
Genius NY grand-prize winner Sentient Blue to make “massive pivot” to CNY
SYRACUSE — With its win in the Genius NY business competition, Sentient Blue Technologies wants to make a “massive pivot” to Syracuse, Rome, and Central New York. Italy–based Sentient Blue Technologies plans more hiring in Syracuse and is working to establish additional operations at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, according to Saïf-Deen Akanni, the firm’s
NUAIR changes leaders, deploys 5 service suppliers into New York drone corridor
SYRACUSE — Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research (NUAIR) has recently changed leaders as it continues its work on drone testing at Griffiss International Airport in Rome. Michael Hertzendorf, who previously served as NUAIR’s chief of staff, has been named interim president and CEO, Elle Hanna, director of communications and media relations for CenterState CEO, said
SkyTubeLive sees big future for live streaming drone videos
UTICA — SkyTubeLive, a Mohawk Valley tech startup, sees a big future for private live streaming of drone videos, especially in emergency services. Brian Barris and Mat DePasquale founded the company and created the application, which enhances the ability of first responders to react to emergencies. SkyTubeLive created a private, secure web platform and mobile
Community partners working on “vision-and-action” planning for downtown Utica districts
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties has announced an initiative that it says will result in a “vision-and-action” plan for downtown Utica’s several districts, “to tie together current and future developments that are reshaping the area’s urban center.” The Community Foundation made the announcement in late April in partnership with the
Pilot launches helicopter tour business near Ithaca
LANSING — The Ithaca and Finger Lakes region has an abundance of scenic sites to see included waterfalls, gorges, lakes, college campuses, vineyards, and more. Andrew Garcia is betting people will want to gain a new perspective on these attractions from the high-in-the-sky vantage point of a helicopter. The experienced U.S. Air Force search and
Northeast Information Discovery settles into new Canastota HQ
CANASTOTA — Northeast Information Discovery (NEID) is conducting operations from its new headquarters located at 3197 Seneca Turnpike in Canastota. The firm, a woman-owned software company, also operates a second facility nearby at 11 Madison Blvd. NEID is focused on the research and development of advanced computer-network operations and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities for
The Cremeria brings the flavors of Italy to Clinton
CLINTON — A new gelato shop has opened in Clinton, in plenty of time for summer when demand for the cold delicacy is likely to be at its greatest. Business owner Maria Macrina formally opened The Cremeria at 17 College St. on May 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. The
Ithaca airport to use $10 million federal grant for renovation project’s second phase
LANSING, N.Y. —The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport will use a $10 million federal grant to help fund the second phase of the renovation project underway
Burger King franchisee, Carrols, posts $11.5 million net loss in Q1
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) of Syracuse, the largest Burger King franchisee in the U.S., has reported a net loss of
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