Daily business news in the Great State of New York!
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Tops Friendly Markets has celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of its 47,000 sq. ft. Moyers Corners, NY store this month. The renovation, totaling $2.5 million dollars in enhancements, welcomes residents into a warm, engaging environment. Located in the heart of the community, this location has been serving Moyers Corners and the surrounding community […]
TROY, NY — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM have officially unveiled the world’s first-ever IBM quantum computer on a university campus. Building on RPI’s bicentennial celebration of 200 years, IBM Quantum System One will significantly enhance educational and research opportunities for the university, as well as with other academic institutions and organizations across the New York region […]
Bloomberg L.P. co-founder and Binghamton University alumnus Tom Secunda ’76, MA ’79 announced a $5 million donation to Binghamton University to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students to participate in the artificial intelligence economy of the future. “Binghamton University sees tremendous potential for exciting research, education and economic development opportunities […]
Supermarket chain Wegmans announced stores located in the path of totality of the 2024 total solar eclipse will close from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, to give employees an opportunity to view the eclipse. In total, 48 Wegmans stores throughout upstate New York and in Erie, PA, will close for 30 […]
CLIFTON PARK, NY — PowerGEM, a provider of simulation modeling software and technical services for the electric power industry, has received an undisclosed strategic growth investment from private equity firm TA Associates (TA). Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Clifton Park, NY, PowerGEM’s power systems transmission reliability & market simulation software products serve over 200 […]
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Former Syracuse guard Gerry McNamara has been named the 19th head coach in Siena College Men’s Basketball history. The Syracuse University legend and 2003 National Champion takes over the reins of the Saints after spending the past 15 years as an assistant coach with the Orange. McNamara is replacing Carmen Maciariello, who was […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $21.3 million infrastructure improvement project on the Thruway (I-87) in Ulster and Greene counties. The project includes full and partial depth repairs, along with pavement resurfacing on a 15.5-mile section of I-87 from milepost 93.8 to milepost 109.3, between exit 19 (Kingston – NY Route 28 – […]
AMSTERDAM, NY — Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, a leading baby and toddler food manufacturer, is launching seven new food and snacks made with ingredients like prebiotics, whole milk yogurt, fruits, and veggies. Organic Fruit & Yogurt Jars with Prebiotics: Beech-Nut is launching the first baby food offering available in a jar or tub with prebiotics. The […]
The New York State Thruway Authority announced the new Port Byron Service Area (I-90 eastbound mile marker 310) in Port Byron, NY is open to the public, marking an important milestone in the $450 million private investment to redevelop and modernize all 27 service areas. The location is the 14th new service area to open […]
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Congressman (NY) Joe Morelle today announced over $90 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Clean Hydrogen Manufacturing, Recycling, and Electrolysis programs created in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. The lawmakers said this will help bolster Upstate New York as […]
Berkshire Hills Bancorp — a Boston-based financial company — announced that its subsidiary Berkshire Bank has entered into agreements with three buyers to sell 10 of its upstate and eastern New York branches, consisting of eight offices in Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady and Columbia counties, one office in Whitehall and one office in East Syracuse. The […]
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has launched Restaurant Week for Saratoga restaurants from March 6th – March 14th. Restaurants will offer $15 lunch specials, $25 dinner specials or $45 dinner specials. The price does not include tax or tip. Please Note: Some restaurants may not be open on Sundays-Tuesdays. Please check with each restaurant […]
Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted FY 2025 Budget investments in the Southern Tier during a visit to Binghamton University. The Governor announced $1.4 billion in school aid for the Southern Tier – a $10 million increase in aid – as well as $123 million for renovations and maintenance at Binghamton University. The budget also includes $84.7 […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $20 million in state funding has been awarded to seven counties and New York City to improve emergency communications and protect New Yorkers. The Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program funding will be used to aid county governments to improve and enhance local emergency response capabilities by investing in public safety communications […]
The city of Schenectady is holding Restaurant Week from February 26 – March 3. Enjoy a week of multi-course meals at participating Schenectady restaurants for the special fixed price of $20 for a minimum two-course lunch menu, $30 for a minimum three-course dinner menu and/or $40 for a minimum three-course dinner menu. Schenectady Restaurant Week […]