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GUEST COLUMN: Loss of SUNY Polytechnic Would Be Devastating

Upstate has endured much economic hardship over the years, having suffered under a tax and regulatory structure dictated by downstate leaders. But those were the decisions of private sector companies...

Schumer, Gillibrand Reveal Newly Unveiled Bipartisan Omnibus Legislation Includes $293 Million for Rome Lab

The Airforce Research Laboratory in Rome, also known as Rome Lab, is getting more than $293 million to support the ongoing development of quantum technology. There are specific allocations for...

Cornell Receives AFRL Funds to Form Regional Research Hub

ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University was awarded a three-year $8.9 million cooperative agreement from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to launch a regional research hub to spark collaborations...

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik Visits Rome Following Congressional Redistricting

Rome, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), who’s running for re-election in the re-drawn district 21 which includes the central and western portions of Oneida County, including Rome...

Griffiss Institute Seeks Participants for Defense Startup Accelerator Program

ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute is looking for 10 teams to take part in a 12-week defense-innovation program, The HUSTLE Defense Accelerator, beginning in May. The competition for the...

HUSTLE Defense Accelerator Deadline Approaches on Applications for Program to Launch High-Tech Startups

  ROME, NY — The Griffiss Institute is looking for a few good teams – ten to be exact – to take part in a 12-week defense innovation program that begins in May. The...

Guest Essay: Oneida County Will be Bigger and Better in 2022

Anthony Picente, Guest Columnist – With 2021 officially over, we have closed out another year of the pandemic with the vision and action of a bigger and better Oneida County still...

Progress Made at Skydome at Griffiss

ROME,  N.Y.- Progress is being made on the $14 million Skydome at Griffiss in Rome.  When it’s complete, it will be an inside space for unmanned aircraft systems or UAS...

Look Back at the Top Ten Local News Stories of 2021

Innovare Center Opens at Griffiss- A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in July at the Innovare Advancement Center at Griffiss International Airport in Rome.  The $12 million center is an...
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