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GlobalFoundries Partners with U.S. Department of Commerce for $300 Million Silicon Photonics R

GlobalFoundries Partners with U.S. Department of Commerce for $300 Million Silicon Photonics R

GlobalFoundries Partners with U.S. Department of Commerce for $300 Million Silicon Photonics R

Monroe Community College Secures $850,000 Federal Funding for Optics Lab Expansion

Monroe Community College Secures $850,000 Federal Funding for Optics Lab Expansion

Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to establish a Precision Optics Finishing Lab. This initiative, announced by Congressman Joe Morelle, aims to enhance workforce training in optics and advanced manufacturing. The lab will be part of the college's Advanced Technology Education Center, providing students and workers with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment. This investment is intended to maintain Rochester's leadership in optics and photonics, fields in which the region has a long-standing reputation.

NSF STELLAR Engine Aims to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Laser Technologies

NSF STELLAR Engine Aims to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Laser Technologies

The NSF STELLAR Engine, based in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region of New York, is working to enhance the U.S. leadership in laser technologies and manufacturing. This initiative addresses the fragmentation in the U.S. laser ecosystem, which affects the transition of breakthroughs from laboratory to market and limits domestic manufacturing scale. The STELLAR Engine integrates research and development, translation of research to impact, and education and workforce development. Key partners include the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, Monroe Community College, and Rochester Institute of Technology, among others. The initiative aims to create a coordinated innovation network to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation laser technologies.

The 1667 Agreement That Reshaped Anglo-Dutch Relations

The 1667 Agreement That Reshaped Anglo-Dutch Relations

The Treaty of Breda, signed on July 31, 1667, was a landmark agreement that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This treaty not only brought peace be...

Lewis County General Hospital Welcomes Newborns in Lowville

Lewis County General Hospital Welcomes Newborns in Lowville

Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, New York, has announced the latest births, welcoming several new members to the community. Among the newborns are Emilia Christina Macias, Reid James Lyndaker, and Callahan Sue Royal, born to families from Fort Drum, Lowville, and Constableville, respectively. The hospital continues to serve as a vital healthcare facility for the region, providing maternity services to families from various nearby towns and military bases. The announcement of these births highlights the hospital's role in supporting the community's growth and well-being.

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Student loan delinquency falls in New York. Here's where the state ranks

Student loan delinquency falls in New York. Here's where the state ranks

Student loan delinquency is declining across the U.S. Here's where New York ranks in a new study and how the state compares with the rest of the nation.

New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling

New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - New York's attorney general sued Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its prediction market platform violates state laws against illegal gambling.

Adirondacks Named Top Fall Foliage Destination for 2026 by Priceline

Adirondacks Named Top Fall Foliage Destination for 2026 by Priceline

Adirondacks Named Top Fall Foliage Destination for 2026 by Priceline

Bourbon Virus Confirmed in New York: Lack of Standard Testing Poses Challenges

Bourbon Virus Confirmed in New York: Lack of Standard Testing Poses Challenges

Researchers at Stony Brook Medicine have confirmed the first human case of Bourbon virus in New York, a potentially fatal tick-borne infection with no available vaccine or treatment. Michael Larkin, a resident of Brookhaven, was diagnosed retrospectively after suffering from severe symptoms in 2021. The virus, carried by the lone star tick, has been expanding its range due to warmer winters and increased deer populations. Despite the virus's presence, no standard clinical laboratory in the U.S. can test for it, leading to underdiagnosis and untreated cases. The virus was first identified in Kansas in 2014, and only a handful of cases have been confirmed in the U.S. since then.

Adirondack Park's Fire Management Contrasts with Canadian Wildfires

Adirondack Park's Fire Management Contrasts with Canadian Wildfires

The Adirondack Park in New York experiences between 175 and 250 fires annually, but these are typically small and quickly contained. In contrast, Canadian forests, particularly in Ontario, have faced over 190 wildfires this month, burning more than 735,000 hectares. The difference in fire management is attributed to New York's 'Forever Wild' clause and the creation of the Adirondack Park, which have preserved forest lands and reduced the likelihood of catastrophic fires. John Sheehan, director of communications for the Adirondack Council, highlights that rules against clear cutting and selective forest management practices contribute to the region's resilience against large-scale wildfires. In Canada, extensive clear cutting has increased the likelihood and intensity of wildfires.

Micron Technology Faces Stock Volatility Amid Amazon's AI Investment

Micron Technology Faces Stock Volatility Amid Amazon's AI Investment

Micron Technology Faces Stock Volatility Amid Amazon's AI Investment

Doctor says cases of this deadly tick-borne virus may go undetected

Doctor says cases of this deadly tick-borne virus may go undetected

While rare, one expert said Bourbon virus is probably underdiagnosed and may be expanding in the U.S. Here's what to know about the tick-borne illness.