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Bird flu found at Tompkins County pheasant farm

ITHACA, N.Y. — The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) this week announced a suspected outbreak of bird flu at the Reynolds Game Farm, a DEC-operated farm in Ithaca that breeds and releases pheasants for hunting programs. Read More

NYPA awards ReCharge NY power allocations to three CNY firms

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) and Lotte Biologics USA, LLC are among the firms securing low-cost power allocations from the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Read More

Hartwick College renames apartment community to honor trustee’s wife

ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College will rename its living-learning apartment community in memory of Dr. Judith Day, wife of trustee and alumnus Raymond (Larry) Miller, who donated nearly $2 million toward the initiative. Read More

Wayne County manufacturer, Dynalec, wins nearly $24 million Navy contract

SODUS, N.Y. — Dynalec Corporation, a communications-equipment manufacturer in Wayne County, was recently awarded a $23.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the delivery of the Wired Voice Network (WVN) to be installed on the Guided-Missile Frigate Class of ships. Read More

MACNY announces 2023 Innovator of the Year

DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, the Manufacturers Association, on Wednesday announced the selection of Brent Zerkle, director of prototyping and VP of Cryomech, Inc., as the 2023 Innovator of the Year. Read More

Upstate Cerebral Palsy changes name to Upstate Caring Partners

UTICA, N.Y. — UCP now stands for Upstate Caring Partners after Upstate Cerebral Palsy changed its name to better reflect the diversity of services the agency offers to the community and more broadly represent the individuals it serves. Read More

ANCA awarded $558K USDA grant for climate-smart project

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will use a $558,000 federal grant to support climate-smart agroforestry projects on small farms in northern New York. Read More

TCGplayer founder Hampson says he’s stepping down as CEO at week’s end

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who founded TCGplayer of Syracuse announced that he’s stepping down as CEO on Friday and leaving the company. Read More

City of Syracuse to again offer fee-based Veo scooters

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse and Veo announced that the scooters are returning for those needing some transportation help in the months ahead. Read More