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Honeywell transfers Onondaga Lake Visitor Center to state DEC
GEDDES, N.Y. — Honeywell International, Inc. has transferred the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center on the lake’s southern shore to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The visitor center is located at 280 Restoration Way in the town of Geddes. The center will feature informative displays about the historic cleanup and restoration of […]
Wolfspeed’s future unclear after recent stock drop, bankruptcy reports
MARCY, N.Y. — A spate of top executive changes, high debt load, and reports of a potential, pending bankruptcy filing sent Wolfspeed Inc.’s (NYSE: WOLF) stock price tumbling in recent weeks. What does it all mean and what’s to come for the Durham, North Carolina–based tech company, which operates a silicon-carbide wafer fab in Marcy?
Dot Transportation launches in-house driver-training school at Liverpool distribution center
SALINA, N.Y. — Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) says it has launched an in-house, driver-training school at the company’s Liverpool distribution center in the town of Salina. DTI is the affiliate trucking company of Dot Foods, which describes itself as North America’s largest food-industry redistributor. Through DTI’s in-house driver training school, student drivers can earn their
Centro’s new CEO knows the feel of the driver’s seat
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who now leads Centro has operated buses during special events amid the current bus-driver shortage. Christopher Tuff obtained his commercial driver’s license (CDL) in 2017, and like other Centro drivers, attends regular training and safety programs. Centro says Tuff was driving one of the buses during the Red Hot Chili
Colgate launches lower campus project in major expansion
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University announced it will create a cohesive Lower Campus along Broad Street as part of the most significant campus expansion in its history, Colgate launched its comprehensive “Third-Century Plan” in 2019, flagging the completion of the Residential Commons system and the Lower Campus as initial priorities. First-year and second-year students currently
Snow, ice control team at Syracuse airport wins award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The airfield at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) was closed for less than three hours during this past winter season, even though it saw a lot more snow than in recent winter seasons. That effort generated some recognition. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) says it has won this year’s Balchen/Post Award
Canoe and kayak launch opens at Kirk Park
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on May 21 announced the formal opening of the canoe and kayak boat launch at Kirk Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The launch is located at the end of the Creekwalk near Hunt Avenue and will serve as one of three access points for water enthusiasts, providing opportunities
Vancouver food business prevails in Binghamton business-plan competition
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A company from Vancouver, British Columbia won the top prize in the 2025 Binghamton business-plan competition. Emkao Foods, Inc. plans to establish a manufacturing operation at 73 Griswold St. on Binghamton’s East Side. The annual competition awards a cash prize and administrative support to the contestant that submits the best plan for
State pension fund commits $2.4 billion more for sustainable investments
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed an additional $2.4 billion to three funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) program. To date, the Fund has deployed more than $26.5 billion toward its goal of $40 billion, to specific investment opportunities in the SICS program,
Financial-wellness programs are a valuble employee benefit
Financial wellness can be an overlooked part of overall wellness and is a benefit area employers might not think about adding to their portfolio. However, one area expert says, the benefits can be far reaching. The National Fund for Workforce Solutions defines financial wellness as having control over day-to-day and month-to-month finances, having the ability
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