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It’s part of a $1 billion sales agreement with the U.S. government. CICERO — SRC, Inc. plans to send a suite of its advanced C-UAS (counter-unmanned aircraft systems) technologies to international buyers as a part of a $1 billion foreign-military sales agreement between the U.S. government and the country of Qatar. It marks the first […]

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It’s part of a $1 billion sales agreement with the U.S. government.

CICERO — SRC, Inc. plans to send a suite of its advanced C-UAS (counter-unmanned aircraft systems) technologies to international buyers as a part of a $1 billion foreign-military sales agreement between the U.S. government and the country of Qatar.

It marks the first international sale of the U.S. Army’s fixed site–low, slow, small, unmanned aircraft system integrated defeat system (LIDS), “underscoring SRC’s role as a global leader in the defense against UAS threats,” per the company’s announcement.

Based in Cicero, SRC, Inc. is a nonprofit defense research and development company.

SRC’s LIDS technologies are engineered to detect, track, identify and defeat unmanned aircraft systems, which are a “growing threat” in modern conflict zones. Under this agreement, SRC will deliver mission-critical technologies that enable detection and “robust electronic-warfare capabilities” to international buyers for the first time.

These technologies allow for layered defense at fixed-site locations and provide real-time situational awareness and threat response, SRC said. The inclusion of LIDS in the agreement “highlights the urgency with which nations are addressing the rising threat” of unmanned systems to critical infrastructure and defense operations.

“We’re proud that our proven systems will be deployed internationally to secure critical airspace, defend warfighters and protect high-value infrastructure,” Kevin Hair, president and CEO of SRC, Inc., said in the announcement. “In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, advanced sensing and electronic warfare capabilities are essential. This achievement reflects the strength of the LIDS team, the trust placed in us by our government partners and the operational relevance of American-engineered solutions.”

LIDS supports the rapid detection and engagement of unmanned aircraft, while maintaining low collateral damage to minimize risk to friendly forces and surrounding infrastructure, SRC said.

As a “system of systems,” SRC went on to say that “LIDS allows for the swift integration of emerging sensors and effectors, ensuring the system can adapt to evolving threats and remain effective across future mission sets. Its modular design supports deployment in both fixed and mobile configurations, offering tactical commanders the flexibility to address a wide range of operational scenarios.”

Micron draft environmental impact statement is issued

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Public-comment period is underway CLAY — The public-comment period is underway on the 20,000-page draft environmental-impact statement (DEIS) on the upcoming Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) manufacturing campus in the town of Clay. Within the comment period, an in-person public hearing is set for July 24 at Liverpool High School. In

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Public-comment period is underway

CLAY — The public-comment period is underway on the 20,000-page draft environmental-impact statement (DEIS) on the upcoming Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) manufacturing campus in the town of Clay.

Within the comment period, an in-person public hearing is set for July 24 at Liverpool High School.

In his remarks to local reporters on June 25 when the document became available for public viewing, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said it will actually be three public hearings on July 24 at Liverpool High School to allow for those who have busy schedules during the summer months. The hearings will be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.; with the third hearing held between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

The comment period closes on Aug. 11. Instructions on how to comment are available on the Onondaga County Office of Economic Development website (https://ongoved.com/microndeis2025/).

The draft environmental-impact statement is the “roadmap,” McMahon said in his remarks to reporters that CNYBJ reviewed on YouTube.

“It’s the roadmap that really studies the impacts on the community, the mitigation strategies, and triggers a community dialogue, a public-comment period, and based off that community dialogue that will then trigger what will be necessary input from the public and then that will lead to an environmental-impact statement that certainly will clear the way to begin the project later on this year in the fall,” McMahon said.

The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Boise, Idaho–based Micron jointly prepared the document. The DEIS is a required component of both the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul said in announcing the document’s release.

The effort “reflects one of the most thorough analyses ever conducted for a project in New York State,” Hochul’s office said.

Micron plans to invest up to $100 billion and support the creation of nearly 50,000 jobs over the next 20-plus years and will include the nation’s largest clean-room space at about 2.4 million square feet.

“We appreciate the local, state, and federal agencies whose assistance and review have been instrumental in helping us reach this important milestone,” Manish Bhatia, executive VP of global operations at Micron, said in the state’s announcement. “Micron remains focused on bringing leading-edge memory manufacturing to New York. We’ve taken great care to prepare comprehensive draft environmental impact statement materials for review by the public and by local, state, and federal government agencies. As we move toward ground preparation later this year, we look forward to working closely with the lead agencies to ensure the process meets all regulatory requirements and provides meaningful opportunities for community input.”

Department of Defense streamlines environmental reviews to accelerate infrastructure projects

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced on June 30 that it has streamlined its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, joining a government-wide effort to modernize and expedite environmental reviews for both public infrastructure and military construction projects to support the department’s mission. This action will help expand the defense industrial base faster

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This action will help expand the defense industrial base faster and will further the policies in President Trump’s executive order, unleashing American energy, the DoD stated.

The new NEPA implementing procedures are now uniform across the Department of Defense, ensuring predictable, consistent, and timely environmental reviews. Changes include expanding categorical exclusions for department-wide use, mandating deadlines for the completion of environmental reviews, simplifying the ability to adapt and update NEPA implementing procedures, and capturing knowledge from previous evaluations to expedite new project reviews. These changes will significantly reduce the time and cost associated with environmental reviews, enabling faster construction in the defense industrial base, and military construction projects vital to national security, the DoD contends.

“These improvements are essential to modernizing our infrastructure and strengthening our national security,” Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey said in the announcement. “By streamlining the environmental review process, we will deliver critical projects more efficiently, ensuring our military and defense industrial base have the facilities and resources needed to defend our nation.”

The DoD’s updated procedures align with recent amendments to NEPA in the BUILDER Act provisions within the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act, and with the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County. All three branches of government have now expressed a clear commitment to removing unnecessary obstacles to infrastructure development. DoD coordinated with the White House Council on Environmental Quality to achieve this interagency effort to simplify NEPA compliance.

The 2025 DoD NEPA Implementing Procedures are available at: https://www.denix.osd.mil/nepa/.

Geneva General Hospital receives $15K foundation grant for X-ray machine

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GENEVA — The Finger Lakes Health Foundation has received a $15,000 grant from the Marilyn Lichtman Foundation to support the purchase and installation of a new X-ray machine at Geneva General Hospital. “Our goal is to provide the best possible care to our patients, and offering the most current, state-of-the-art equipment possible helps us do

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AFRL in Rome awards up to $9.5M contract for completion of construction projects

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ROME — The Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome has awarded a Texas company a contract worth up to $9.5 million to wrap up some construction projects. KMM-Black Wave, of Lewisville, Texas, was awarded a ceiling $9.5 million indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity type contract for simplified acquisition of base engineering requirements, according to July 1 announcement from

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MACNY expands training offerings with hire of director of training

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DeWITT — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, recently announced the expansion of its training department with the appointment of Steven Maloney as the organization’s director of training. His extensive experience in human resources, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives will be key to enhancing MACNY’s training offerings and providing members with the tools and skills needed

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DeWITT — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, recently announced the expansion of its training department with the appointment of Steven Maloney as the organization’s director of training.

His extensive experience in human resources, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives will be key to enhancing MACNY’s training offerings and providing members with the tools and skills needed to drive their success, the association said in its May 14 announcement

In his new role, Maloney will lead the development and delivery of a wide range of training programs designed to strengthen workforce skills across the manufacturing sector and beyond. He will also be responsible for coaching leaders and HR professionals, with a focus on developing tailored coaching pathways and utilizing 360-degree evaluations, MACNY said.

As a certified John Maxwell coach, trainer, and speaker, Maloney will collaborate with David Freund, MACNY’s chief leadership officer, to expand MACNY’s training offerings within the Maxwell portfolio. Additionally, Maloney will spearhead new content development, including the creation of a Mentor Training Program for MACNY’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, aimed at enhancing mentorship and strengthening the apprenticeship experience.

Maloney brings more than 25 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, having held executive leadership roles at Marquardt Switches North America as the director of human resources-US, and at International Wire Group as the VP of human resources. From 2008-2015, he worked at MACNY, playing a key role in enhancing industry-focused education through programs like Situational Leadership II, Crucial Conversations, and Crucial Accountability. Maloney has a proven track record in leadership development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, working with high-profile companies such as Chobani, INFICON, Pratt & Whitney, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lockheed Martin, and Empower FCU, MACNY contends.

“Steven’s deep experience in training, coaching, and leadership development makes him a great fit to drive MACNY’s training programs forward,” Randy Wolken, president and CEO of MACNY, said in the announcement. “His hands-on experience in manufacturing and proven success in coaching and mentoring will be invaluable as we continue to expand and diversify our training offerings to meet the needs of our members and the broader community.”

Maloney will deliver training in several key areas, including supervisory leadership, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 5S and visual workspace, and crucial conversations, among others. New programs focused on emotional intelligence and other advanced-leadership topics will be developed in the future.

Frankfort site is shovel ready for logistics-center development

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FRANKFORT, N.Y. — The Central New York Logisitics Center is being marketed as the largest industrial-development site in New York and New England with space

Lockheed Martin to pay quarterly dividend of $3.30 a share in late September

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Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) recently announced that its board of directors has authorized a third-quarter, 2025 dividend of $3.30 per share. The defense contractor will pay the dividend on Sept. 26, to holders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 2. At Lockheed’s current stock price, the dividend yields about 2.9

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ConMed appoints new independent board chair

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ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker originally based in the greater Utica region, recently announced that it had appointed LaVerne Council to succeed Martha Goldberg Aronson as the new independent chair of its board of directors, effective May 21. Council brings extensive experience as a global operations and information technology executive that has been

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Oswego Health Medical Practice adopts advanced test to predict esophageal cancer risk

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OSWEGO — TissueCypher is a laboratory test that can help predict the risk of developing esophageal cancer in patients diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus (BE). The Center for Gastroenterology & Metabolic Diseases of Oswego Health Medical Practice is now offering access to this AI-driven precision medicine test, per a June 30 announcement. Offering this test is

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OSWEGO — TissueCypher is a laboratory test that can help predict the risk of developing esophageal cancer in patients diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus (BE).

The Center for Gastroenterology & Metabolic Diseases of Oswego Health Medical Practice is now offering access to this AI-driven precision medicine test, per a June 30 announcement.

Offering this test is a “major step forward in the Center’s commitment to bringing the latest, evidence-based diagnostic tools to the community,” Oswego Health contends.

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), one of the fastest-growing cancers in the U.S. Fortunately, BE can be effectively treated to prevent progression to EAC if the patient is identified as having elevated risk, Oswego Health stated.

That’s where TissueCypher comes in: the test evaluates a patient’s tissue biopsy at the cellular and molecular level to provide a personalized five-year probability of progression to high-grade dysplasia (HGD) or esophageal cancer.

No new procedures are needed to run the test — biopsies just need to be sent to Castle Biosciences, the company that developed the TissueCypher test, Oswego Health said.

“Early intervention can be lifesaving, and TissueCypher helps us provide a more accurate picture of an individual’s cancer risk,” Dr. Mohammad Fahad Ali, chief of gastroenterology & hepatology and director of endoscopy at the Center for Gastroenterology & Metabolic Diseases, said.

Dr. Ali spearheaded the initiative to make this test available to the community, Oswego Health noted.

TissueCypher represents a significant improvement over traditional risk assessment methods, which often misclassify patients, per the announcement. The test provides a risk classification: low, intermediate, or high; a risk score on a scale of 0–10; and a 5-year individualized risk of progression to HGD or EAC.

Oswego Health encourages those experiencing chronic acid reflux or who have a family history of BE or esophageal cancer to speak with their health-care provider about screening.

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