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Governor's Office, Oneida County Executive, MV EDGE, Company Address Marcy Nano Chip Fab Speculation

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente's first issue with a New York Post article about a company possibly scouting near Utica for a computer chip factory is in the first paragraph. Tags. Local.

Oneida County, NY · 15d
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NYS awards six CNY farms grant funding for farmland protection

New York state has awarded grant funding to six farms located in Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayuga counties to protect their farmland. Richard Ball, commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, on Tuesday announced a total of more than $48 million for 43 farms statewide. Ball announced the grant funding during a visit to the Raymond Heer Family Farm in the town of Onondaga.

Onondaga County, NY · 16d
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From a chance U-turn to 28 years of memories, this Pennellville home is ready for its next chapter

Charlie and Sally Preuss are selling their serene Pennellville home after 28 years, featuring first-floor living, cathedral ceilings, and a stone fireplace.

Pennellville, NY · 14d
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Hochul confirms talks to lure 2nd big chipmaker to CNY: ‘Micron will always be the first child’

Syracuse, N.Y. – Gov. Kathy Hochul said today she’s involved in talks to lure a new computer chip manufacturer to Marcy in Oneida County, but any deal is contingent on federal approvals that could be weeks away. Hochul told the editorial board of Syacuse.com | The Post-Standard that...

New York · 15d
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Utica Observer-Dispatch

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MV Water Authority customers will pay more next year

Water rates will go up 5% next year for the Mohawk Valley Water Authority’s 128,000 customers in Oneida and Herkimer counties. The board unanimously approved the increase without discussion as well as a Fiscal Year 2027 budget of $32.6 million at its meeting on Oct 19 at Utica City Hall. The vote followed a public hearing on the proposed rate hike on Oct. 14, at which some residents criticized the rate hike. The hike works out to about $1.92 a month or $23 a year for the average household, according to the MVWA. The rate hike is one of the remedies the board is using to address rising costs for water treatment, debt service, operations, employee health coverage and state pension plan payments. Water consumption is not expected to increase next year. More: Hughes and Notre Dame Elementary Schools on lockdown after bomb threat More: See photos from YWCA Mohawk Valley's 'Take Back The Night' event The budget also predicts an increase in PILOT payments from $100,000 this year to $1.45 million next year. And it carries forward part of a $1.5 million surplus to offset increases without a higher rate hike, according to the MVWA. The MVWA serves the

Herkimer County, NY · 15d

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A large solar farm is planned for Jefferson County. Residents are pushing back

A huge solar power project in Jefferson County is receiving public pushback. New York State’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) has already approved a permit for the Greens Corners Solar Project. The proposed 140-megawatt solar field would span 800 acres surrounding Old Rome State Road in Watertown and Hounsfield, which is owned by a local dairy farmer.

Jefferson County, NY · 16d

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House of the Week: Pennellville couple’s ‘serene’ home of 28 years is perfect for young and old

PENNELLVILLE, N.Y. – Charlie and Sally Preuss were not looking for a future home one weekend in 1998 while driving around Pennellville, in southern Oswego County. They were looking for a potential new property for their church. When the couple needed to turn around, either good fortune or luck...

Pennellville, NY · 14d

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Micron Invests In Indium To Expand Critical Minerals Processing In New York As Part Of $3 Billion Supply Chain Initiative

Micron Technology, a global semiconductor memory and storage manufacturer, has announced a strategic investment in Indium Corporation to expand critical minerals processing and high-purity materials manufacturing in Central New York. The investment is part of Micron’s previously announced plan to deploy up to $3 billion to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain and improve access to essential manufacturing materials.

New York · 14d

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Some North Country towns uneasy about battery energy storage systems

Michael LivingstonSome North Country towns uneasy about battery energy storage systems. Battery energy storage systems are crucial to upgrading New York’s aging power grid, cutting costs, and bringing more renewables online to reduce the causes of climate change. But they’ve proven to be controversial in the North Country.

Fulton County, NY · 17d

uticaphoenix.net

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Mohawk Valley Water Projects Gain $26M for Lead Lines and Storage

Nearly $26.1 million in approved financing and grants would replace thousands of lead service lines in Herkimer and Gloversville and upgrade part of the Town of Herkimer’s water system. Three Mohawk Valley water projects are included in a new $200 million round of New York State funding approvals for...

Herkimer, NY · 14d

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Analysis: Ogdensburg near bottom in NY for taxable property

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - A new city budget analysis shows Ogdensburg ranks near the bottom of the state for taxable property, which officials say is the reason taxes keep climbing. The city has long faced the problem of tax-exempt properties, including state complexes such as the psychiatric center and...

Ogdensburg, NY · 15d

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Oneida County Reports Kratom, Vape Seizures at Four More Businesses

Oneida County Reports on Kratom Seizures: County officials report 21 kratom products and 2,424 flavored vapor products seized in October actions in Utica and Stittville, including significant details of Oneida County kratom seizures. Oneida County officials say four enforcement actions this month have brought the number of establishments inspected since...

Oneida County, NY · 17d

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Report via Empire Center says nine of the top ten highest paid North Country region employees for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026 were in Lewis County

ALBANY- A report from Empire Center suggests nine of the top ten highest paid North Country area employees were in Lewis County for the 2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year. Most of these employees are physicians and medical staff. For the North Country region, over 8,700 employees averaged an income...

Lewis County, NY · 14d

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Micron Backs Indium Expansion in Rome

Micron Technology will help finance an expansion of Indium Corporation’s refining and manufacturing operations in Rome, adding a Mohawk Valley supplier to the chipmaker’s effort to secure more U.S.-processed materials for advanced memory production. This initiative is part of the broader Indium expansion in Rome. The companies announced...

Rome, NY · 15d

Utica Observer-Dispatch

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Micron invests in critical minerals processing with Indium

Micron Technology has made an investment in critical mineral processing and high-purity materials manufacturing that is expected to support the expansion of Indium Corporation’s capabilities in Central New York, restarting domestic processing of critical minerals essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. “Indium Corporation has been a leader in advanced manufacturing for 90 plus years and this collaboration with Micron not only strengthens Oneida County’s partnership with Onondaga County, but benefits all of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley," Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said in a statement on the investment. "Oneida County has been at the forefront of the semiconductor industry for years and we believe that implementing a regional strategy is the key to solidifying our standing as a global hub for research, development and innovation. What’s good for one, is good for all.” Plan to strengthen semiconductor supply-chain ecosystem Micron Technology officials said in a statement the investment is part of Micron’s plan, announced in July, to invest up to $3 billion to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply-chain ecosystem and secure a reliable domestic supply of critical manufacturing materials. "Under the agreement, Micron will provide strategic funding that enables Indium Corporation to expand its refining and manufacturing

Oneida County, NY · 16d

cnycentral.com

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Bechtel to host Micron hiring event for landmark project in Clay

Clay, N.Y. — Bechtel Engineering company is hosting a Micron hiring event as the two continue their partnership to build the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility in the U.S. The event takes place on Wednesday, October 21 giving those interested in this project an opportunity to meet their hiring team...

Clay, NY · 17d

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Port of Oswego Authority executive director & CEO claims tariffs are causing a 'full-blown crisis'

The Port of Oswego sits at the southeastern point of Lake Ontario, at the crossroads of the North American shipping market with Canada. It’s the first U.S. port of call and deepwater port on the Great Lakes from the St. Lawrence Seaway, and it’s accessible from any international port in the world. In other words, the Port has a front-row seat to the U.S. trade war with Canada.

Oswego, NY · 15d

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Cicero tops latest home sales stats: See new data

Syracuse, N.Y. — Cicero led Onondaga County in home sales for the week that ended Oct. 13, according to new data. A total of 16 homes were sold in Cicero that week, the most of any location in the county. In addition, 33 more homes have been sold in the town so far this year compared to 2025.

Cicero, NY · 17d

Times Union

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In Adirondacks, battery storage moratoriums and bans stack up

About one-fifth of the 101 towns and villages in the Adirondack Park have passed moratoriums this year on building battery energy storage systems. Now, bans are coming.

Adirondack Park, NY · 19d

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French Towne Market to add self-service beverage station

The Cape Vincent Local Development Corporation has awarded a $5,000 micro-grant to Mike Chavoustie, owner of French Towne Market, to fund the installation of a new self-service beverage station.

Cape Vincent, NY · 17d