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ANDRO lands SBIR contract award

ROME, N.Y. — The assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology - ASA (ALT) selected ANDRO Computation Solutions, LLC for a phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award. Read More
Felix Schoeller North America unveils new coating operation in Pulaski

PULASKI, N.Y. — Felix Schoeller North America is using a new silicone-coating operation at its Pulaski facility, having publicly introduced it for the first time on Nov. 15. Read More
Burger King deal bolsters revenue at PAR Technology

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PAR) closed out the third quarter with a narrower loss than a year ago and high hopes for the future after landing Burger King as a new client. Read More
AIS wins $28 million cyber contract modification

ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) was awarded a $28 million contract modification for full-spectrum cyber capabilities. Read More
Micron official keynotes SUNY Oswego Technology Fall Conference

OSWEGO, N.Y. — A Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) official provided keynote remarks — discussing technology partnerships with area schools and more — at the 84th SUNY Oswego Technology Fall Conference held Oct. 26-27. Read More
N.Y. manufacturing index turns positive again in November

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index bounced back into positive territory by rising 14 points to 9.1 in November, its highest reading since April. Read More
PPC Broadband to relocate production from overseas

DeWITT, N.Y. — PPC Broadband, which makes components for broadband connections, is expecting to add nearly 200 jobs by the end of 2024, as it brings production back from overseas to operations in Central New York. Read More
Ithaca, Poughkeepsie firms among those awarded funding in this year’s Grow-NY agribusiness competition

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Firms from Ithaca and Poughkeepsie, two from Ontario, and companies from Georgia and the United Kingdom won prize money in this year’s Grow-NY business competition. Read More
Farm bill with farmer-payment program extended for a year, Schumer says

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) on Friday announced that he has secured an extension of the dairy margin coverage (DMC) program that he says farmers rely on. Read More

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Opinion

OPINION: Clean Slate Act is Another Step Back for Public Safety In NYS Nearly every public poll conducted in recent years has reflected a similar sentiment: crime is a significant problem in New York state. Read More
OPINION: What Kind of Democracy Are We When Politicians Have to Fear Violence? Now that the dust has settled on the House speakership fight, both Washington, D.C. and the media have been eager to move on to other issues: the Israel-Hamas war, the Trump trials, the recent elections, and, on Capitol Hill, a potential government shutdown, and various funding bills. Read More
OPINION: Former ICE chief warns border security is matter of life & death Tom Homan, the former acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency under President Donald Trump, says, “The Drug Enforcement Administration, the DEA, last year, seized enough fentanyl to kill every person in America.” Read More

Business Mentors

VIEWPOINT: NLRB Issues Final Rule Expanding Joint Employer Status On Oct. 27, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule that vastly expands the definition of joint employment under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Read More
VIEWPOINT: Public-Private Partnerships Needed to Reboot Tech Valley Today, we in New York state find ourselves at a pivotal moment. Read More
Ask Rusty: When Should I Retire and Claim My Social Security Benefits? Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and having difficulty working due to my arthritis, but I can continue part time as a podiatrist. I do not know the best way to determine when to retire. What is the formula or a way to determine which is a better choice? Read More

People on the Move

People news: Tompkins Community Bank names Huey residential mortgage loan officer ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed Sherri Huey as assistant VP, residential mortgage loan officer. Read More
Hancock Estabrook adds trusts and estates attorney SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hancock Estabrook, LLP recently announced that attorney Caroline M. Bertholf has joined the Syracuse–based law firm as an associate in its trusts & estates department. Read More
Ainsworth appointed to second term on HCCC board HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced that Mark M. Ainsworth of Herkimer was reappointed to a second term on the college’s board of trustees. Read More