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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says the new Upstate Neurological Institute brings “all of its brain and nervous system experts together under one roof.” It’s located on the second floor of the Upstate Health Care Center at 90 Presidential Plaza in Syracuse. Nearly 50 physicians, all members of the Upstate Medical University faculty, serve […]

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says the new Upstate Neurological Institute brings “all of its brain and nervous system experts together under one roof.”

It’s located on the second floor of the Upstate Health Care Center at 90 Presidential Plaza in Syracuse. Nearly 50 physicians, all members of the Upstate Medical University faculty, serve the Institute.

The new Neurological Institute streamlines care, improves patient access to specialists, and enhances collaboration between neurologists and neurosurgeons on complex cases, Upstate contends. By housing these experts together, Upstate aims to deliver the region’s “most advanced and coordinated” neurological care.

The Institute is also expected to boost recruitment of top neurosurgeons and neurologists while “elevating Upstate’s national and international profile,” the organization stipulates.

“Bringing neurology and neurosurgery together in one coordinated, collaborative environment allows us to deliver the full spectrum of brain-health care — from diagnosis through surgery to recovery — with continuity, clarity and speed,” Dr. Luis Mejico, chair of neurology at Upstate Medical University, said in the announcement.

Under the new configuration, neurosurgery has relocated from several sites across campus to join neurology in a newly renovated space spanning more than 20,000 square feet. The facility doubles the number of exam rooms — from 23 to 49 — and includes a modern nursing unit, physician offices, and dedicated telehealth suites for patients who face travel challenges.

In addition to neurosurgical and neurological services, the Upstate Neurological Institute also offers on-site services such as physical and occupational therapies, social work, genetics, and respiratory services.

The Neurological Institute also includes the Upstate Comprehensive Stroke Center and the regional Telestroke Network, which supports stroke care at a dozen hospitals across New York.

“The creation of this Institute signals to patients that Upstate offers a true one-stop shop for neurological care — with an integration of services not found anywhere else,” Dr. Robert Corona, CEO of Upstate University Hospital, said. Corona also serves as the John B. Henry Professor of Pathology and senior associate dean of the Norton College of Medicine.

Hartwick provost to become school’s next president in July 2026

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ONEONTA, N.Y. — The VP for academic affairs and provost at Hartwick College in Oneonta will become the school’s 13th president in mid-2026. The college’s board of trustees on Nov. 10 said it chose Laurel Bongiorno, who will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026. Bongiorno will succeed James Mullen, Jr., who has served as

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ONEONTA, N.Y. — The VP for academic affairs and provost at Hartwick College in Oneonta will become the school’s 13th president in mid-2026.

The college’s board of trustees on Nov. 10 said it chose Laurel Bongiorno, who will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026.

Bongiorno will succeed James Mullen, Jr., who has served as Hartwick’s interim president since 2023. Under Mullen’s leadership, Hartwick College has continued to make strides in enrollment and retention, academic program development and philanthropy, the school said.

In her current role since 2022, Bongiorno has provided overall academic leadership for Hartwick, working with the president, faculty, and senior leadership to advance institutional priorities, the college said.

Her portfolio includes the Office of Academic Affairs, the Stevens-German Library, the Student Success and Career Center, the Griffiths Center for Collaboration and Innovation, the Center for Global Education, the Pine Lake campus, the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, the Office of the Registrar, and the Yager Museum of Art and Culture, per the Hartwick announcement.

“President-elect Bongiorno is an exceptional leader whose integrity and deep understanding of the Hartwick experience make her uniquely qualified to guide the College into its next chapter,” Kathy Fallon, chair of the Hartwick College board of trustees, said in the announcement. “She has been instrumental in strengthening our academic programs, enhancing student success and advancing the innovative Life Balance College model that defines Hartwick’s future. The board is confident that under her leadership, Hartwick will continue to thrive.”

Under Bongiorno’s leadership, Hartwick has launched eight new majors and six minors; restructured academic departments; and strengthened collaborative, data-informed planning across academic affairs.

She has also enhanced budget-stewardship practices, led college-wide efforts to improve student success and retention, and “fostered a culture of shared governance and transparency through the introduction of appreciative inquiry principles,” Hartwick said.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to serve as Hartwick’s next president,” Bongiorno said. “Hartwick College is a remarkable community, defined by its commitment to students, its dedication to academic excellence and its belief that education can transform lives. I am inspired every day by the collaboration and care that define this campus. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends to build on Hartwick’s strong foundation and exciting trajectory.”

Before joining Hartwick, Bongiorno spent more than two decades at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, where she held key leadership roles, including dean of the Division of Education and Human Studies and dean of the Stiller School of Business.

Renzi estate donates $12M to CNY Community Foundation

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HOMER, N.Y. — The estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi of Cortland has donated $12 million to the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF). The bequest will combine with their lifetime giving fund to create two endowed funds at the Community Foundation, ensuring charitable support for Cortland County residents continues for generations. The Nicholas and

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HOMER, N.Y. — The estate of Nicholas and Agnes Renzi of Cortland has donated $12 million to the Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF).

The bequest will combine with their lifetime giving fund to create two endowed funds at the Community Foundation, ensuring charitable support for Cortland County residents continues for generations.

The Nicholas and Agnes Renzi Charitable Fund will provide lasting support to the couple’s favorite nonprofits. The larger Nicholas & Agnes Renzi Fund for Cortland County, totaling more than $14 million, will expand the Community Foundation’s Community Grants program into Cortland County for the first time.

“Nick and Agnes believed deeply in giving back to the community that became their home,” Melanie Littlejohn, president and CEO of the Central New York Community Foundation, said in the announcement. “Their generosity will empower nonprofits in Cortland County to create lasting change. We are honored to steward their legacy and ensure their impact continues in perpetuity.”

CNYCF announced the bequest on Nov. 7 at the Homer Center for the Arts.

About the Renzis

Nicholas and Agnes Renzi moved to Cortland in 1971. Nicholas, who was born and raised in the Bronx, was a scholarship student at City College of New York and later earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University. His career with Pall Corporation spanned decades, where he advanced to senior VP, overseeing operations in Cortland and Puerto Rico.

Nick, who passed away earlier this year, directed in his will and estate plan that the Community Foundation serve as the steward of their charitable legacy.

Agnes, who predeceased Nick in 2020, was a certified braille transcriber, dedicating thousands of volunteer hours over two decades to making literature accessible for blind children.

Grantmaking expansion

The Community Foundation’s Community Grants program traditionally supports innovative projects in Onondaga and Madison counties targeting arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services and the environment.

In 2024, more than $2 million was awarded through this program, CNYCF said.

Beginning in fall 2026, Cortland County nonprofits will be eligible to apply for Community Grants ranging from $10,000 to $150,000, with about $600,000 available annually from the Renzi Fund earmarked specifically for Cortland County nonprofits.

The first round in which organizations are eligible to apply will open on July 6, 2026, and close Aug. 28, 2026. Each round will include clear priority areas: the fall cycles will emphasize health, human services and economic development, and the spring cycles will focus on arts and culture, environment, animals, civic engagement and education.

To assist with this rollout, the Community Foundation will hire an additional staff member in 2026 to expand capacity for Cortland County grantmaking and help nonprofits navigate the process.

Grant applicants are required to schedule a pre-grant meeting with Community Foundation staff before applying. Appointments for Cortland County nonprofit organizations will open in the spring.

Participatory budgeting project

In addition to community grantmaking, the Renzis’ gift will introduce participatory budgeting to Cortland County for the first time in April 2026.

Residents will be invited to join planning sessions, and learn about local issues and design proposals. The process will culminate in a community-wide vote awarding a $75,000 grant to one project chosen by residents.

This builds on the success of the Community Foundation’s 2023 participatory budgeting project in Syracuse, which focused on childhood lead poisoning prevention and drew nearly 500 votes.

Cortland County residents can volunteer as a participatory budgeting participant by completing the form at https://cnycf.org/pbform.

Advisory group

To help guide the transition of the Community Grants program to Cortland County, CNYCF will form a Cortland County advisory group to provide input on local priorities and nonprofits.

Community members may self-nominate to serve by completing the form at https://cnycf.org/advisecortland. While advisory in nature, this committee will play an important role in helping the Community Foundation become acquainted with Cortland’s nonprofit landscape.

New IAED leader begins duties in January

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) describes its next president as someone who brings more than three decades of economic-development experience across the U.S. and a “proven track record of attracting business investment” to the role. IAED on Nov. 4 announced it has selected Kurt Foreman to lead the organization beginning in January

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IAED on Nov. 4 announced it has selected Kurt Foreman to lead the organization beginning in January 2026. Foreman has been leading the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) as president and CEO since 2018.

Foreman assumes the role that Heather McDaniel previously held before she stepped down from IAED on March 31. McDaniel is now serving as chief economic-development officer at the Center for Economic Growth in Albany.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kurt to Ithaca, Tompkins County, and IAED,” Jodi Lee Denman, chair of the IAED board of directors, said in the announcement. “His proven experience and leadership ability will help guide our organization as we continue to evolve and bolster the local economy.”

The IAED chose Foreman after a national search led by Jorgenson Pace — a search firm specializing in economic development, community development, and nonprofit organizations — and guided by a search committee chaired by former board member Greg Hartz, the IAED said.

“After a comprehensive search process, Foreman emerged as the ideal candidate to lead IAED into its next chapter,” Hartz said. “His strategic vision, collaborative approach, and proven ability to deliver results make him perfectly suited to advance economic development in Tompkins County and regionally.”

Under Foreman’s leadership, DPP attracted more than $3.5 billion in capital investment and supported the creation or retention of 11,000 jobs while strengthening Delaware’s business community and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

His experience also includes economic-development leadership roles in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and the Washington D.C. metro area. Foreman is also a “proficient” site selector, well versed in supporting companies with their location and expansion decisions, the IAED said. He was also formerly an executive recruiter with a global search firm supporting senior-level placements across industries.

“I’m excited to relocate to Tompkins County and join the highly competent IAED team,” Foreman said. “I look forward to supporting this vibrant community by helping businesses grow, thrive, and create quality employment through smart partnerships and innovative solutions. There’s so much energy here, and I can’t wait to get started.”

A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, Foreman earned his master’s degree in business from Wake Forest University.

Tech Farm II expansion wraps up at Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Geneva

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GENEVA — Crews have completed their work on the expansion of Tech Farm II at the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Geneva. The project doubles the park’s current capacity and further bolsters food, beverage, and agricultural innovation in the Finger Lakes, Empire State Development (ESD) announced on Nov. 5. Tech Farm II offers

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GENEVA — Crews have completed their work on the expansion of Tech Farm II at the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Geneva.

The project doubles the park’s current capacity and further bolsters food, beverage, and agricultural innovation in the Finger Lakes, Empire State Development (ESD) announced on Nov. 5.

Tech Farm II offers 20,000 square feet of customizable manufacturing and ancillary space for food and agriculture businesses. It’s designed for research, product development, and small-scale manufacturing, ESD said.

In addition to providing “badly needed” manufacturing and food-processing space for businesses accessing the resources of Cornell AgriTech, the new facility will additionally provide space for onsite companies that have outgrown the CAFTPC’s existing incubator facility.

The new building is the third facility at the 72-acre park, joining the original 20,000-square-foot Tech Farm incubator building and Finger Lakes Community College’s Viticulture and Wine Center.

Located adjacent to Cornell AgriTech, the facilities are part of an ecosystem of world-renowned research and resources, providing a focused environment for startups and established businesses to grow, ESD said. The Technology Farm opened in 2005, and to date has assisted more than 40 current and former tenants to launch and grow their businesses, it added.

“The current Tech Farm has been at or near capacity since it opened in 2005, demonstrating the need for this much-anticipated expansion,” Michael Manikowski, chairman of CAFTPC, said in the ESD announcement. “Tech Farm II will bring new jobs to the region and provide up-and-coming businesses with the tools they need to thrive. We’re excited to usher in a new era of food and agriculture innovation and economic development in the Finger Lakes.”

ESD supported the project with a $1.4 million grant. The project received federal funding, along with support from the City of Geneva, the Ontario County Economic Development Corporation, and other private financing. The total project cost was placed at $3.5 million, ESD said.

The CAFTPC is one of 20 New York State-certified business incubators, allowing for additional resources for tenant and member companies and a greater impact on the food and agriculture industries across the Finger Lakes region, per the announcement.

PAR Technology posts narrower net loss in third quarter

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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) recently reported a net loss of nearly $18.2 million for the third quarter ending Sept. 30. It was a narrower loss than the more than $19.8 million loss (or almost $20.7 million for continuing operations only) that the New Hartford–based company posted in the third quarter

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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) recently reported a net loss of nearly $18.2 million for the third quarter ending Sept. 30.

It was a narrower loss than the more than $19.8 million loss (or almost $20.7 million for continuing operations only) that the New Hartford–based company posted in the third quarter of 2024.

PAR Technology reported a net loss per share of 45 cents in this year’s third quarter, compared to 56 cents in the year-ago earnings period, or 58 cents for continuing operations.

Total net revenues at PAR Technology rose 23 percent to nearly $119.2 million in the latest quarter from $96.75 million in the third quarter of 2024. Subscription service revenues increased to almost $74.8 million from $59.9 million, while hardware revenues went up to $29.9 million from $22.65 million.

“PAR continues to scale our business as [annual recurring revenue] approaches $300 million and [total] revenues in the quarter increased by 23 percent from Q3 last year. We continue to feel confident in our ability to grow our revenue base well above our market, while making progress on large tier 1 deals, all while maintaining strong financial discipline,” PAR Technology CEO, Savneet Singh said in PAR’s Nov. 6 earnings report. “In Q3 we launched PAR AI, a new intelligence layer embedded directly into the PAR product Suite. PAR AI delivers real-time intelligence across the restaurant tech stack without the need for extra apps or training. We expect our ability to utilize AI along with our ‘Better Together’ multi-product strategy will drive better outcomes for enterprise customers and allow us to win new market share and increase [average revenue per user] with existing customers.”

PAR Technology is a food-service technology provider, whose products and services include point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty, back-office, payments, and hardware. The company says its solutions help restaurant and retail clients to streamline operations, drive higher engagement, and strengthen guest experiences.

PAR’s stock price was down more than 45 percent year to date through Nov. 11, and off 48 percent over the last year.

The Agency starts planning process for manufacturing workforce-training center

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DICKINSON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (The Agency) on Nov. 12 issued a request for qualifications and proposals (RFQ/RFP) to plan the creation of a regional advanced manufacturing workforce-training center. The Agency describes it as a “first-of-its-kind facility designed to strengthen the Southern Tier’s growing innovation and manufacturing economy.” The proposed hub

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The Agency describes it as a “first-of-its-kind facility designed to strengthen the Southern Tier’s growing innovation and manufacturing economy.”

The proposed hub in the greater Binghamton area will serve as the cornerstone of a regional workforce network preparing residents for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. The effort aligns with major state and federal initiatives such as the federal tech hub for battery innovation and the Smart corridor supporting advanced electronics in New York State.

“Providing access to foundational skills is essential for preparing the next generation of talent for meaningful careers,” Stacey Duncan, CEO of The Agency and the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, said. “We’re grateful to Governor Hochul for her continued commitment to strengthening workforce development across New York. With collaboration from state and community partners, this center will ensure people in our community can step into the industries shaping the state’s future, keeping the Southern Tier competitive and innovative.”

The center will focus on offering resources, particularly for those unemployed or underemployed. They include the provision of foundational technical training, credentialing, and essential skills development, while offering wraparound supports that could include financial literacy and other services to “remove barriers to participation.”

It’s described as a plan modeled in part after the Northland Workforce Training Center in East Buffalo.

The Agency will focus on one property in particular for its analysis — the former Titchener manufacturing building on Clinton Street in the city of Binghamton.

The long-term plan will be to expand into a regional network of workforce centers throughout the Southern Tier, including Elmira/Corning, Ithaca, and the eastern portion of the region in areas like Norwich and Delhi.

The initiative comes as major manufacturers expand across the region. They include Amphenol Aerospace, BAE Systems, Toyota Raymond, Siemens Mobility, Alstom, Corning, CAF USA, Lockheed Martin, and Universal Instruments — creating thousands of new jobs requiring specialized technical skills.

Funding for this initiative comes from the Agency and Empire State Development, which has provided $150,000 in planning funds to match the Agency’s contribution.

“This is about designing a workforce system that works for everyone — employers and jobseekers alike,” Omar Sanders, regional director of Empire State Development’s Southern Tier office, said. “The Southern Tier is positioned to lead the state in advanced manufacturing and clean energy workforce readiness.”

The planning process is supported by the Agency and the Upstate Revitalization Initiative, with a project budget of $300,000. The selected consultant will create a roadmap for facility design, curriculum development, partnerships, and long-term operations.

ANDRO wins patents in cyber/electromagnetics technologies

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ROME, N.Y. — The United States Patent Office recently awarded ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC of Rome two utility patents in the area of wireless cyber, command/control, and communications networking that exploits novel radio frequency machine learning operations (RFMLOps) technologies. The patented invention, titled, “Radio Frequency Fingerprinting Using Attentional Machine Learning” (U.S. Patent No. 12,369,038) applies

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The patented invention, titled, “Radio Frequency Fingerprinting Using Attentional Machine Learning” (U.S. Patent No. 12,369,038) applies artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML) to enhance identification techniques associated with a radio frequency (RF) transmission by computing a specialized parameter using “attentional-AI” to predict the type of RF electronic source, ANDRO said in an Oct. 1 announcement.

Attentional-AI has direct implications in identifying and discriminating among an array of disparate RF devices in use and isolating anomalies or determining potential cyber threats that may be present, the company notes. This fingerprinting method captures, processes, and classifies RF electronic signals existing in complex electromagnetic operational environments with increased efficiency and accuracy providing benefits to tactical battlespace awareness with applicability to improving electromagnetic radio spectrum situational awareness in commercial wireless applications.

The second patent, called “Authentication of Device In Network Using Cryptographic Certificate” (U.S. Patent No. 12,425,391) is applicable to networks of interconnected devices distributed over a geographical area — also known as Internet of Things (IoT) networks — to enhance data collection and environmental awareness, autonomous operations, coexistence, command, and/or mission security controls, according to ANDRO. The method employs a novel distributed authentication with network segmentation and dynamic authorization techniques. The patented technology can be used with IoT devices operating in physically unprotected environments that may pose a higher risk of security attacks such as counterfeiting, communication channel “sniffing,” eavesdropping, identity spoofing, and even credential theft. The patented invention further exploits novel methods of ensuring the identity and authenticity of the IoT network devices and appropriate authorization for accessing network resources.

ANDRO says it continues to leverage its growing portfolio of patents and military heritage of products to expand its operations. The independently-owned, Rome–based company, founded in 1994, provides research, engineering, and technical services to defense and commercial industries. ANDRO focuses on research, development, and application of advanced computer software and hardware solutions in the joint communications, command, control, cyber, and computing (C5) space for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications.

SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute to advance chip research

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ALBANY, N.Y. — It’s an effort that seeks to bolster future semiconductor research and workforce development. The new SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII) will support New York State’s leadership in “next generation semiconductor innovation by leveraging the world-class infrastructure at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex so leading faculty researchers across SUNY’s four university centers

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ALBANY, N.Y. — It’s an effort that seeks to bolster future semiconductor research and workforce development.

The new SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII) will support New York State’s leadership in “next generation semiconductor innovation by leveraging the world-class infrastructure at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex so leading faculty researchers across SUNY’s four university centers can connect directly with experts from the industry consortia partners on site,” per the SUNY announcement.

SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. announced the launch of TII on Oct. 30.

“The SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute will bring the best in higher education and industry together to help inspire the next generation of researchers and professionals,” King contended. “The Institute will benefit industry leaders who make New York their home as well as our extraordinary faculty who are leading groundbreaking research and preparing the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs.”

NY Creates describes itself as a “world-leading [research and development (R&D)], innovation hub and commercialization facilitator in advanced digital, analog and power technologies,” per its website. It is the owner and operator of the nation’s “largest and most advanced” nonprofit semiconductor R&D facility — the Albany NanoTech Complex, the website says.

TII, which was included in the 2025 State of the University Policy Agenda, will work to establish a TII SUNY Corridor, which includes SUNY’s university centers and aligns with New York State’s growing semiconductor corridor.

It also seeks to create a TII postdoctoral fellowship program and establish sustainable technology offerings. The goal is to offer access to semiconductor-wafer services and access to prototyping facilities at NY Creates, as well as opportunities for students to experiment and learn. Startup businesses will also get the chance to establish proof-of-concept initiatives in microelectronics design infrastructure in New York.

“Binghamton University is excited to partner with the SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute to advance and enhance the work we are doing in semiconductors. I am proud of the groundbreaking work in this area being done by the faculty in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science,” Harvey Stenger, former president of Binghamton University, said. “Providing opportunities for them to team up with other SUNY faculty and industry partners is essential for New York to cement its position as the global leader in semiconductor technology and for SUNY to open doors for students and graduates in this emerging field.”

As the SUNY-NY Creates TII ramps up in the first two years, SUNY and NY Creates will contribute nearly $4 million to initially support faculty-industry research projects through initial seed grants, which are expected to be awarded during the spring 2026 semester.

“As we initiate a pathway for The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) strategic partnership, I am grateful for the Governor’s and Chancellor’s support of this effort, as we seek to strengthen academic-industry collaboration and drive innovation in semiconductor [research and development] and workforce development. The initiative builds on NY Creates’ partnership with SUNY, connecting world-class SUNY researchers with our global industry consortia partners,” Dave Anderson, president of NY Creates, said. “Additionally, it further opens the doors for students to gain access to the cutting-edge opportunities. We can work together to tackle industry-relevant challenges in semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies and facilitate a pipeline of skilled talent combined with research opportunities.”

McMahon reacts to Micron’s delayed construction schedule

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CLAY, N.Y. — The timeline for construction of the fabrication (fab) facilities at Micron Technology Inc.’s (NASDAQ: MU) upcoming semiconductor campus in the town of Clay has been pushed back. Construction on the first fab — which was previously anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and conclude in the second quarter of

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CLAY, N.Y. — The timeline for construction of the fabrication (fab) facilities at Micron Technology Inc.’s (NASDAQ: MU) upcoming semiconductor campus in the town of Clay has been pushed back.

Construction on the first fab — which was previously anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and conclude in the second quarter of 2028 — is now expected to start in the second quarter of 2026 and extend to the third quarter of 2030.

The revised construction schedule is part of the final environmental impact statement, or FEIS, that the Onondaga County Industrial Development Authority (OCIDA) approved for the Micron project on Nov. 7. Micron is planning to build its semiconductor-manufacturing campus at the White Pine Commerce Park along Route 31.

The FEIS also indicates that “under the revised construction schedule, construction of Fab 2 would begin in Q4 of 2030 and end in Q4 of 2033 whereupon commencement of operations of Fab 2 would begin, instead of beginning in Q3 2028 and ending in Q4 2030.”

Even with the construction delay, the OCIDA approval means that Micron should be ready to break ground before the end of this year, pending approval of a finding statement, Robert Petrovich, executive director of OCIDA, said after the vote, per the website of Spectrum News 1.

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, a few hours after the OCIDA approval, issued a statement praising the vote and calling it a “truly monumental and tangible step forward” for the project and saying that Nov. 7 was “truly a day worth celebrating in Onondaga County and Central New York.”

However, later that afternoon, McMahon’s office said he’d be available to speak with reporters by phone from an out-of-town location.

“Obviously … a couple of changes in the environmental-impact statement, and the changes kind of reflect the reality of the industry. It is taking about three to four years to build a fab. If you look at what’s happened in Arizona [Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC]… and if you look at what’s happening with Micron in Boise, Idaho right now, and the company wanted to provide themselves flexibility, certainly, in the construction. Full-scale construction will begin in December, and … in [2026] you’ll see … foundations and vertical construction. In ‘27, airtight, weather tight construction going through,” McMahon said.

He went on to say, “It would be great if this fab was operational in ‘28. The reality is … it can’t be built that fast, and so our goal is to make sure that this has an opportunity to be operational in ‘29, and I think the fab will be built in ‘29 and production will begin and hopefully we can expedite it if the company can advance and move faster.”

When asked what the county executive would say to the nay-sayers about the construction delay, McMahon replied, “This date in the environmental-impact statement is the reflection on the ability to build a fab. The construction is going to be going on the entire time. It’s just taking them longer to build a fab. It’s that simple. There’s going to be a billion dollars invested in 2026 on that site … the largest private-sector investment in the history of our community, so the nay-sayers are wrong.”

Also, when asked if Micron had provided him an explanation for the construction delay, the county executive said, “Labor’s an issue; expertise building these fabs in the United States is new … these projects are just taking longer. It’s not news to us who live and breathe this process every day that they might want more time under their review to build it. That doesn’t mean they can’t go faster.”

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