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Mower names Crockett president and COO, Mower to remain CEO
“This is an important day in the future of our agency. It represents a key step in the transition of the firm to the next
State launches $1 million program focused on getting local workforce involved in I-81 project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the launch of “Workforce Forward: Syracuse,” a $1 million initiative spearheaded by the New York State
SUNY, NYSDOL launch campaign to attract companies to apprenticeship program to help state reopen
ORISKANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras on Wednesday launched a campaign urging New York employers to sign up for apprenticeship programs at SUNY. By
Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund awards $157K in grants
CLINTON, N.Y. — The Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund recently distributed a “record” $157,000 in grants to 14 nonprofit and public-safety organizations serving the town of
Dunkin’ to open soon in former Tim Hortons location on Taft Road in Cicero
CICERO, N.Y. — A Dunkin’ coffee and donut shop will be opening soon at 6360 E. Taft Road in the town of Cicero. The location, at the corner of Taft Road and Northern Boulevard, was formerly home to a Tim Hortons coffee shop, which closed in late 2015 when the Canada–based coffee chain shuttered nearly
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CICERO, N.Y. — A Dunkin’ coffee and donut shop will be opening soon at 6360 E. Taft Road in the town of Cicero.
The location, at the corner of Taft Road and Northern Boulevard, was formerly home to a Tim Hortons coffee shop, which closed in late 2015 when the Canada–based coffee chain shuttered nearly all its Central New York locations. The property has sat vacant since then.
Kimco Realty, LLC, of West Falmouth, Maine is the current owner of the 6360 E. Taft Road property, which contains a one-story, 1,305-square-foot building situated on 4.16 acres, according to Onondaga County’s online property records. The structure was built in 2012.
Kimco Realty bought the property on Dec. 31, 2020 for $499,000 from 6360 East Taft Rd. Property, Holdings LLC, which had purchased it for $525,000 in March 2016 from Tim Donut U S Limited, Inc., the county records show. The property was previously a residential home before developers purchased and demolished it to build a coffee shop nearly a decade ago.
Lockheed Martin Owego plant wins $8 million-plus order from U.S. Navy
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) Owego plant was recently awarded a more than $8 million order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement from the U.S. Navy. This order provides for non-recurring engineering in support of the design of the Common MH-60R/S Aircraft survivability equipment architecture to integrate the APR-39C(V)2 radar warning
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OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) Owego plant was recently awarded a more than $8 million order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement from the U.S. Navy.
This order provides for non-recurring engineering in support of the design of the Common MH-60R/S Aircraft survivability equipment architecture to integrate the APR-39C(V)2 radar warning receiver into the MH-60S avionics system and implement common audio and symbology architecture across the MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft for the U.S. Navy and foreign military sales (FMS) customers. That’s according to a June 10 contract announcement from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Work will be performed in Owego and is expected to be completed in July 2023. Fiscal 2021 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds totaling $1.2 million and FMS funds of nearly $2.85 million will be obligated at the time of award. None of the funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Maryland is the contracting authority.
Maxwell School’s Abbott reappointed to NYSERDA board of directors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sherburne (Shere) Abbott, an environmental expert at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has recently been reappointed to the NYSERDA board of directors, the organization announced. She has served on the NYSERDA board since 2014. Abbott is professor of sustainability science and policy and director of environment, sustainability, and
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Sherburne (Shere) Abbott, an environmental expert at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has recently been reappointed to the NYSERDA board of directors, the organization announced. She has served on the NYSERDA board since 2014.
Abbott is professor of sustainability science and policy and director of environment, sustainability, and policy at the Maxwell School. Her research and teaching interests are principally focused on issues related to climate change, energy, and sustainability, NYSERDA said in a release.
Abbott previously was a senior adviser to President Barack Obama and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 30, 2009 as the associate director for environment and energy in the President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, serving as a deputy to the president’s science advisor. She was responsible for coordinating the research and development portfolio for environment and natural resources, including overseeing the $2.4 billion U.S. Global Change Research Program. She also looked after the interagency committees on earth- observing systems, air and water quality, disaster reduction, ecological services, toxins, the Arctic, and ocean science and technology, per NYSERDA.
Ultralife awarded contract under U.S. Army’s $1.25 billion conformal wearable battery program
NEWARK, N.Y. — Ultralife Corp. (NASDAQ: ULBI), a Wayne County–based maker of batteries and communications systems, recently announced it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army for purchases of conformal wearable batteries. The firm-fixed price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is not to exceed $168 million during the three-year base-award period, with the potential for up
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NEWARK, N.Y. — Ultralife Corp. (NASDAQ: ULBI), a Wayne County–based maker of batteries and communications systems, recently announced it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army for purchases of conformal wearable batteries.
The firm-fixed price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is not to exceed $168 million during the three-year base-award period, with the potential for up to an additional $350 million should the six one-year option periods be exercised, according to an Ultralife news release. The timing of deliveries and quantities is up to the U.S. Army.
Ultralife’s contract was awarded as part of a $1.25 billion multiple-award contract for conformal wearable batteries being developed under the U.S. Army’s Tactical Power Generation Program. The lightweight, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries will provide soldiers with a power source capable of sustaining dismounted operations in remote areas for up to 24 hours and are envisioned to increase soldier mobility by reducing the weight and quantity of batteries needed to be carried, the company explains.
Headquartered in Newark, New York, Ultralife serves government, defense, and commercial customers around the world. It has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Ultralife reported operating income of $1 million, on revenue of $26 million, in the first quarter of this year, compared to operating income of $1.5 million, on revenue of $25.8 million, in the first quarter of 2020.
Southwest Airlines to begin flights from Syracuse airport in mid-November
SYRACUSE — The president of Southwest Airlines — who is also a native of Vestal, near Binghamton — says adding service in Syracuse gives its customers “access to all that Upstate New York has to offer.” “For hometown travelers, we’re giving an option to choose our game-changing value, flexibility, and hospitality,” Tom Nealon, president of
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SYRACUSE — The president of Southwest Airlines — who is also a native of Vestal, near Binghamton — says adding service in Syracuse gives its customers “access to all that Upstate New York has to offer.”
“For hometown travelers, we’re giving an option to choose our game-changing value, flexibility, and hospitality,” Tom Nealon, president of Southwest Airlines, said.
His comment was part of a news release that the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) issued June 10, announcing that Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has agreed to provide air service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) beginning Nov. 14.
Southwest will begin offering three flights a day between Syracuse and Baltimore-Washington International Airport. From there, Southwest passengers can connect directly to 68 other cities. Weekly flights directly to Orlando will also be available, which “introduces even more competition on that route,” per a separate announcement about the service from CenterState CEO.
The flights to Orlando will start Nov. 20, SRAA said.
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Southwest Airlines as they launch their first ever daily service here at SYR,” Jason Terreri, executive director of Syracuse Hancock International Airport, said. “This is such a win for our community [which has] been telling us for years that they want Southwest at SYR. With this new nonstop service, our community will have access to more than 40 destinations within the Southwest network. This announcement is the culmination of a multi-year effort by the airport and the Central New York Community to bring some ‘LUV’ to the region and I look forward to our partnership.”
The move will “expand and enhance” its presence in upstate New York, the office of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said June 10. The Democrat in late May had spoken with Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines, to pitch Syracuse as a venue where Southwest should offer service, per his office.
Southwest Airlines — described as the world’s largest low-cost carrier — is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Broad Street Flea Market opens in new Utica location
UTICA, N.Y. — Broad Street Flea Market recently opened in a new location in Utica. The market leased 10,000 square feet in the building at the corner of Second Street and Elizabeth Street, according to Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company. James Furney from Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage represented the landlord in the transaction. No lease
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UTICA, N.Y. — Broad Street Flea Market recently opened in a new location in Utica.
The market leased 10,000 square feet in the building at the corner of Second Street and Elizabeth Street, according to Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company. James Furney from Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage represented the landlord in the transaction. No lease terms were disclosed.
Broad Street Flea Market opened at its new location in early May. The building was formerly home to the Wonder Bread Bakery.
As its name implies, Broad Street Flea Market used to be located on Broad Street in Utica (807 Broad St.). It was about three-quarters of a mile away from the new store.
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