New York snap-bean production rose 5 percent in 2022
New York farmers produced an estimated 1.86 million cwt (hundredweight) of snap beans (also called green beans or string beans) last year, up 5 percent from the 2021 estimate, according to a recent government report. Read More
Electronics recycler Sunnking switches to four-day workweek
WHITESBORO — Electronics recycler Sunnking is testing out a four-day workweek at its Whitesboro and Brockport recycling facilities. Read More
Bird flu found at Tompkins County pheasant farm
ITHACA, N.Y. — The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) this week announced a suspected outbreak of bird flu at the Reynolds Game Farm, a DEC-operated farm in Ithaca that breeds and releases pheasants for hunting programs. Read More
NYPA awards ReCharge NY power allocations to three CNY firms
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) and Lotte Biologics USA, LLC are among the firms securing low-cost power allocations from the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Read More
ANCA awarded $558K USDA grant for climate-smart project
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will use a $558,000 federal grant to support climate-smart agroforestry projects on small farms in northern New York. Read More
City of Syracuse to again offer fee-based Veo scooters
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse and Veo announced that the scooters are returning for those needing some transportation help in the months ahead. Read More
Bassett Healthcare drops most mask requirements
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Just over a month after state guidance eliminating the mask mandate for health-care facilities, Bassett Healthcare Network announced Monday that masks are no longer required for patients, visitors, or staff members across most areas of the health system. Read More
City of Syracuse accepting applications for distressed-property fund
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is now accepting applications for the new distressed-property fund which uses money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Read More
SUNY Morrisville adds new bachelor’s degree in agricultural science
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville is adding a new Bachelor of Technology degree in agricultural science to its academic lineup later this year. Read More
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