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 […]
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NY Awards $20 Million to Improve Emergency Communications
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 […]
Schenectady to Hold Restaurant Week Until March 3
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 […]
Avelo Airlines to Begin Flights From Albany, Rochester
Avelo Airlines is expanding service to upstate New York with twice-weekly flights from Albany and Rochester beginning in May. The Houston-based airline is introducing Albany as the newest city in its network with exclusive nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Avelo will also offer new nonstop service from Rochester, NY (ROC) and Manchester, NH […]
Global Foundries to Receive $1.5 Billion From U.S. Government
MALTA, N.Y. and ESSEX JUNCTION, VT – The U.S. Department of Commerce announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (GF) as part of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. This investment will enable GF to expand and create new manufacturing capacity and capabilities to securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, […]
Mohonk House to Celebrate 155th Anniversary in 2024
NEW PALTZ – Mohonk Mountain House, the historic mountain resort nestled in the Hudson Valley, is celebrating its 155th anniversary in 2024. Founded by twin brothers Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1869, the resort is now in its fifth generation of family ownership – an incredible feat accomplished by fewer than 3% of all family-owned […]
Hoffman’s Opens Car Wash in Halfmoon
Hoffman’s Car Wash, a chain of car washes in upstate New York, has opened a new location in Halfmoon, about 12 miles north of Albany. The new car wash is located at 1589 US Route 9, a busy stretch of road near Clifton Park. This location offers exterior car washes and free vacuums. The company […]
Cornell Alumnus Donates $35 Million to Wildlife Health Center
Cornell University has received a $35 million gift that will endow and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health. The center will address key challenges at the intersection of wildlife health, domestic animal health, human health and livelihoods, and the environment that supports all life on Earth. The gift to the College […]
Tesla Flies Off Ramp Onto I-87 Northway
A Tesla sedan drove off an overpass heading to Crossgates Mall in Albany and landed on the I-87 Thruway on Super Bowl Sunday. The Tesla was hit by an SUV after landing on the Thruway and a total of eight people were injured. No fatalities have been reported. On February 11, 2024, at about 7:21 […]
M&T Foundation Awards $8.2 Million in Grants
BUFFALO — The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank, has awarded $8.2 million in donations to 68 nonprofit organizations across New England and Long Island and Rockland County New York. The announcement is the second round of giving as part of the company’s Amplify Fund grant, a commitment by M&T Bank to […]
BAE to Upgrade Computer for Navy MQ-25 Unmanned Plane
ENDICOTT, NY — BAE Systems has been chosen by Boeing to upgrade and modernize the vehicle management system computer (VMSC) for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system. The technology refresh will increase computing power and address obsolescence issues, providing the unmanned aerial tanker with an integrated solution that improves aircraft performance and allows […]
Stewart’s Opens New Shop in Frankfort
Stewart’s, a convenience store chain in upstate New York, celebrated the opening of a new, larger shop in Frankfort, NY last month. Frankfort is just off the I-90 Thruway between Utica and Schenectady. Among the local dignitaries attending the grand opening event were Assemblyman Robert Smullen, representatives of state Sen. Mark Walczyk’s office, village trustee […]
CPA Firm Bonadio Group Promotes 11 Employees
ROCHESTER – The Bonadio Group, a nationally ranked Top 50 CPA firm, has announced the partner promotions of 11 leaders across the firm’s Rochester, Capital, Western New York, and Central New York regions. The appointments support the firm’s continued growth and its goals to enhance the client and employee experience, foster professional development opportunities, and expand […]
NSF to Award Binghamton University $15 Million for Battery Research Hub
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has designated the New Energy New York (NENY) Storage Engine as a Regional Innovation Engine (NSF Engine) as a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The NENY Storage Engine, anchored at Binghamton University in New York’s Southern Tier Region, will receive up to $15 million for two […]
Bills-Steelers Game Moved to Monday Afternoon
The NFL playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills has been postponed from Sunday to Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m due to blizzard conditions. Erie County is in a travel ban on Saturday night due to the snow and winds. All traffic on roads including highways and the NYS Thruway is banned in […]