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New York manufacturing index plummets in August, posting second largest monthly decline

The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index fell 42 points in August to -31.3, the second-largest monthly decline in the index on record. Read More

Schumer asks USDA to allocate funding to help New York combat the invasive spotted lanternfly

Nearly every region of upstate New York has seen the invasive spotted lanternfly, “putting Upstate wineries and crops at risk.” Read More

People news: English named Communications Division GM at United Radio

DeWITT, N.Y. — United Radio announced it has hired Leslie English as the company’s new Communications Division general manager. Read More

CountryMax Stores begins construction on new store near Auburn

AURELIUS, N.Y. — CountryMax Stores announced that construction is underway on a new store just outside Auburn that will be the company’s 19th location. Read More

Mohawk Valley EDGE announces two new hires

ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE has added two new staff members. Chris Lawrence is the new VP of planning and development, while Hannah Phillips has joined the economic-development organization as director of marketing and communications. Read More

MVCC uses COVID-relief funds to erase student debt

UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College announced it has erased just over $1 million in unpaid balances for 809 students via the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Read More

Former Syracuse football player donates $1 million for Lally Athletics Complex

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A former member of the Syracuse University football team is pledging $1 million for the first phase of the project to turn Manley Field House into the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. Read More

Hochul signs Green CHIPS bill seeking to make New York a hub for semiconductor manufacturing

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed Green CHIPS legislation that seeks to create jobs, maintain environmental protections, and make New York a hub for semiconductor manufacturing. Read More

PAR Technology acquires growing Swiss tech company

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology (NYSE: PAR) announced it has acquired MENU Technologies AG, a growing Switzerland–based company that offers an omnichannel ordering solution for international restaurant brands. Read More