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April CNY unemployment rates much lower than a year ago

Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions remained in single-digit figures in April and were much lower compared to a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic first exploded. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor data released May 25. In addition, the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, and […]

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Shineman Foundation awards first round of grants for 2021

Provides $335,000 total to six area nonprofits OSWEGO — Six not-for-profit organizations were awarded grants totaling $335,000 from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation in the first of three 2021 grant rounds at its April board meeting.  The projects reach a wide range of people and organizations that focus on health and human services, education, community

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Off Broadway Dance Center’s New Normal

GRANBY — For Ellen Marshall, owner and artistic director of Off Broadway Dance Center near Fulton, just about everything changed in her studio when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. After being closed from March until October of last year, Marshall made changes in her business to keep everyone safe, but still allow students to dance.  Founded

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DEC to launch sea-lamprey treatment on Seneca Lake tributaries

Treatments seek to enhance lake trout and salmon population and size The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that beginning in June, it will treat portions of Seneca Lake to eliminate sea lamprey, a parasitic fish that preys and feeds on other fish species.  Seneca Lake tributaries in Chemung, Schuyler, and Yates counties will

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Mirabito stores to offer EV charging stations

ONEONTA — New York State on May 18 announced the first of five planned high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs at Mirabito convenience store/gas stations across the region.  The project is made possible by an agreement between Mirabito and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the office of Gov Andrew Cuomo announced May 18.  The

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State plans solar-energy project at site of former St. Lawrence County iron-ore mine

CLIFTON — New York State plans to repurpose formerly mined land in St. Lawrence County into one of the “largest solar projects” in the Adirondack Park.  The project will create about 100 construction jobs in support of New York’s green economy.  The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) executed the land-lease agreement

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NYPA’s NY Energy Zone visitor center opens in Utica

UTICA, N.Y. — The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) newly constructed NY Energy Zone visitor center in Utica has opened its doors.  It’s an admission-free facility that provides an “immersive, interactive, state-of-the-art museum experience” focused on the past, present, and future of energy in New York state, NYPA contends in a release.  The facility on

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NYSERDA offers $15M in 3rd Commercial & Industrial Carbon Challenge

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on May 18 launched the third round of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge.  NYSERDA made $15 million available as part of the 11th round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative that was announced May 11.  The C&I

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National Grid uses electric-powered backhoe in field work

CICERO — National Grid (NYSE: NGG) says it is one of the first utilities to incorporate a fully electric-powered backhoe into its fleet. The company is working with John Deere to test a fully electric backhoe that it contends performs “equivalently” to other diesel-powered equipment. National Grid on May 18 offered a demonstration at its

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30th annual Project Bloom underway in Oswego and Fulton

OSWEGO — Project Bloom, a communitywide beautification program, began May 24 and will run throughout the summer season in the cities of Oswego and Fulton. The program offers businesses in Fulton the opportunity to purchase baskets to decorate their entryways or sponsor welcome signs. In Oswego, businesses may purchase banners that are placed along downtown

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