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PAR pushes cloud-based hospitality product

NEW HARTFORD — Earlier this year, PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE:PAR) subsidiary PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. launched a new property-management system for hotels that company officials say puts PAR Read More
Upstate Medical University chair elected president of national association

SYRACUSE — The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) elected an Upstate Medical University professor as its president. Dr. Robert Kellman, a professor at the medica Read More
Sun Environmental Corp. grows quickly over two years

DeWITT — Sun Environmental Corp. wants to keep on trucking after two years of growth. The company, which industry veterans Matthew Notaro and James Hanmer founded in June 2010, specializes in envir Read More
Manlius firm launches technology used in biogas production

MANLIUS — A local business with new technology for use in production of biogas from animal waste has closed its first two commercial sales. American Biogas Conditioning’s process removes a corrosive Read More
Covanta Energy continues pumping out power from waste

ONONDAGA — After more than 17 years, Covanta Energy is still turning Onondaga County’s trash into the electricity grid’s power. Morristown, N.J.–based Covanta (NYSE: CVA) operates the energy-from-w Read More
ESF, ReEnergy collaborating on willow project

SYRACUSE — A collaboration between the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and ReEnergy Holdings, LLC aims to encourage the growth of shrub willow in Centr Read More
Sweet Spot Development to put Camillus Cutlery site under the knife

CAMILLUS — A developer based in Skaneateles is setting up surgery for the long-vacant former Camillus Cutlery Co. plant at 52-54 Genesee St. in Camillus. Sweet Spot Development, based at 3895 Fenne Read More
Upstate consumer confidence slips again in August

Residents of upstate New York reduced their willingness to spend in August, closing an up-and-down summer on a low consumer-confidence note. Measurements from the Siena (College) Research Institute ( Read More
O’Brien & Gere moves Southern Tier office to Kirkwood

KIRKWOOD — Syracuse–based engineering firm O’Brien & Gere has relocated its Vestal office to a new, larger location in the NYSEG Building in Kirkwood. “We’ve been in Broome County for over 30 yea Read More

Health Care & Education

Oswego Health admits first COVID-19 patient OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health on Tuesday afternoon reported that it has its first COVID-19 patient at Oswego Hospital. Read More
Onondaga County reports sixth COVID-19 death, number hospitalized grows SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A sixth Onondaga County resident has died from COVID-19, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced Tuesday afternoon. Read More
Madison County asks residents to alternate the days they go out for necessary items WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County officials on Tuesday asked residents to alternate the days that they go out for necessary items to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Read More

Construction, Design & Real Estate

Cuomo extends coronavirus shutdown to April 29 ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday extended the “NY PAUSE” directive — mandating non-essential businesses and schools remain closed — another two weeks to April 29 to slow the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More
Northeast HVAC Solutions leases 1,000-square-foot office in Syracuse SYRACUSE — Northeast HVAC Solutions, Inc. recently leased 1,000 square feet of office space located at 886 Brighton Avenue East in Syracuse. Read More
CNY Racing buys DeWitt building for $425K DeWITT — CNY Racing — a screen printing, embroidery, and event accessories provider — recently purchased the 7,200-square-foot freestanding commercial building at 6985 Collamer Road in DeWitt. Read More

Manufacturing & Engineering

Cuomo extends coronavirus shutdown to April 29 ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday extended the “NY PAUSE” directive — mandating non-essential businesses and schools remain closed — another two weeks to April 29 to slow the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More
SUNY Oswego, CiTi BOCES, Exelon, and Novelis partner to manufacture protective face shields OSWEGO, N.Y. — A group of Oswego County educators and local companies say they have partnered to produce protective face shields for health-care workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
MACNY: State budget includes funding for apprentice program DeWITT, N.Y. — The newly approved state budget includes $750,000 to sustain the manufacturers’ intermediary apprenticeship program (MIAP). Read More