Empire State

Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.

Key Points: 
  • The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as a staging and assembly site and as a home for the project’s operations and maintenance base.
  • This first-of-its-kind PLA for Equinor is a commitment to building SBMT responsibly with the help of New York’s highly skilled union construction workforce.
  • “As the hub for Empire Wind, SBMT will play a transformational role in the development of the offshore wind industry and deliver more than renewable energy generated off New York’s shores.
  • The local union affiliates represent approximately 100,000 union construction workers in the New York City region.

Mike Tyson Takes Over New York with TYSON 2.0 Edibles in Partnership with Hudson Cannabis

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-renowned boxing champion Mike Tyson and the global brand powerhouse, CarmaHold Co., announced the arrival of the highly anticipated TYSON 2.0 Mike Bites and Night Bites gummies to New York. In collaboration with leading cultivator Hudson Cannabis, these highly acclaimed edibles are set to revolutionize the Empire State's legal cannabis market with their quality and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-renowned boxing champion Mike Tyson and the global brand powerhouse, CarmaHold Co. , announced the arrival of the highly anticipated TYSON 2.0 Mike Bites and Night Bites gummies to New York.
  • In collaboration with leading cultivator Hudson Cannabis , these highly acclaimed edibles are set to revolutionize the Empire State's legal cannabis market with their quality and innovation.
  • "I'm proud to deliver to New York the pinnacle of cannabis experiences through TYSON 2.0's Mike Bites and Night Bite Gummies," said Mike Tyson, co-founder and chief brand officer of TYSON 2.0.
  • Adam Wilks, co-founder and CEO of CarmaHold Co. said, "Partnering with Hudson Cannabis to launch TYSON 2.0 Mike Bites and Night Bite Gummies alongside Mike Tyson is an exciting milestone for CarmaHold Co.

PharmaCann Introduces Three New Brands to New York Market

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCann Inc. ("PharmaCann" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis companies, today announced its P3, Full Melt and #HASH brands will become available in New York. P3 and Full Melt are now on shelves for adult use consumers and medical patients at the Company's Verilife Albany location, as well as wholesale partners throughout the state. #HASH is expected to make its New York debut in the following weeks.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCann Inc. ("PharmaCann" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis companies, today announced its P3 , Full Melt and #HASH brands will become available in New York.
  • P3, Full Melt and #HASH will join PharmaCann's matter., LivWell and Magnitude brands already available in New York.
  • PharmaCann looks forward to continuing to support Mission Green Alliance in New York.
  • The expansion of PharmaCann's family of brands in New York follows the commencement of adult use sales at PharmaCann's Verilife Albany retail location.

New year, same story for New York State housing to start 2024

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Low housing inventory continued to slow the New York housing market and with interest rates still fluctuating near 6.5 percent, 2024 began much the same as 2023 ended in the Empire State, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Low housing inventory continued to slow the New York housing market and with interest rates still fluctuating near 6.5 percent, 2024 began much the same as 2023 ended in the Empire State, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®.
  • Inventory of homes for sale across New York dipped 10.2 percent in January – from 39,544 homes available in 2023 to 35,492 units on the market in 2024.
  • The New York State Association of REALTORS® is a not-for-profit trade organization representing more than 63,000 of New York State’s real estate professionals.
  • These REALTORS® are also members of the New York State Association of REALTORS® as well as their local board or association of REALTORS®.

GlobalFoundries and Biden-Harris Administration Announce CHIPS and Science Act Funding for Essential Chip Manufacturing

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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MALTA, N.Y. and ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt., Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (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, defense, and other vital markets.

Key Points: 
  • This investment will enable GF to expand and create new manufacturing capacity and capabilities to securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and other vital markets.
  • GF is the first semiconductor pure play foundry to receive a major award (over $1.5 billion) from the CHIPS and Science Act, designed to strengthen American semiconductor manufacturing, supply chains and national security.
  • “When I wrote the CHIPS & Science Law, I made sure there was funding especially for the feature-rich, legacy chips that GlobalFoundries produces in Malta and that are essential for America’s auto industry and national defense.
  • “The CHIPS Act funding will help encourage innovation and expansion of this vital sector in our state and across the country.

Salary Spotlight: Adzuna Reveals the Highest-Paying Counties in the US

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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As the data delves deeper into regional job markets, it becomes evident that each state presents unique challenges and opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • As the data delves deeper into regional job markets, it becomes evident that each state presents unique challenges and opportunities.
  • In the Empire State, Chenango County (Norwich) emerges as the county with the highest salary offerings, with an average advertised salary of $126,843.
  • Other desirable counties in California include Modoc County with an average salary of $114,376, Del Norte County with an average of $101,058, Madera County with an average of $98,774, and Marin County with an advertised average salary of $98,051.
  • While New York City does boast an average advertised salary of $97,068, other noteworthy counties such as Kings County, Schenectady County, and Broome County highlight the diversity of high-paying regions across the state."

Salary Spotlight: Adzuna Reveals the Highest-Paying Counties in the US

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Empire State, Surgeon, Hospital

As the data delves deeper into regional job markets, it becomes evident that each state presents unique challenges and opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • As the data delves deeper into regional job markets, it becomes evident that each state presents unique challenges and opportunities.
  • In the Empire State, Chenango County (Norwich) emerges as the county with the highest salary offerings, with an average advertised salary of $126,843.
  • Other desirable counties in California include Modoc County with an average salary of $114,376, Del Norte County with an average of $101,058, Madera County with an average of $98,774, and Marin County with an advertised average salary of $98,051.
  • While New York City does boast an average advertised salary of $97,068, other noteworthy counties such as Kings County, Schenectady County, and Broome County highlight the diversity of high-paying regions across the state."

T-Mobile Rolls Out Faster Speeds in Upstate New York with Expanded 5G Network

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Today, 5G Home Internet is available to 40% of homes in Upstate New York — that’s over 1.6 million households.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 5G Home Internet is available to 40% of homes in Upstate New York — that’s over 1.6 million households.
  • Residents can learn more and check eligibility at www.t-mobile.com/home-internet , and businesses can learn more about T-Mobile Business Internet by visiting www.t-mobile.com/business-internet .
  • With an expanding presence in New York, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities across the state.
  • Delivered via 5G cellular network; speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.

Rokt Announces $17.6 Million Expansion of New York City Headquarters

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokt, the leading ecommerce technology company using machine learning and AI to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, today announced an investment of $17.6 million to expand operations at its headquarters in New York City. To accommodate its growing workforce, Rokt will lease an additional 34,000 square feet of space at 175 Varick Street, bringing its total occupancy in the building to over 100,000 square feet. Rokt will renovate the new space to serve as an R&D hub, where it plans to invest $100 million in developing cutting-edge ecommerce software solutions over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokt , the leading ecommerce technology company using machine learning and AI to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, today announced an investment of $17.6 million to expand operations at its headquarters in New York City.
  • Rokt will renovate the new space to serve as an R&D hub, where it plans to invest $100 million in developing cutting-edge ecommerce software solutions over the next five years.
  • As part of this expansion, Rokt has committed to creating at least 386 new jobs and retaining its existing 300 full-time roles in New York City, supported by up to $4.7 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits from Empire State Development (ESD).
  • ESD President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "Rokt's headquarters expansion showcases New York City as a thriving hub for ecommerce, with a world-class talent pool that fuels industry achievements.

PharmaCann Kicks Off Adult Use Retail and Wholesale in New York

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaCann Inc. ("PharmaCann" or the "Company"), one of the nation's largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis companies, today announced the start of adult use retail sales at its Verilife dispensary in the Empire State's Capital Region. Located at 10 Executive Park Drive in Albany's exclusive and vibrant Stuyvesant Plaza, Verilife Albany is the Company's first retail location to serve adult use patrons in the state.

Key Points: 
  • Located at 10 Executive Park Drive in Albany's exclusive and vibrant Stuyvesant Plaza, Verilife Albany is the Company's first retail location to serve adult use patrons in the state.
  • Verilife Albany opened in 2016 serving New York State's medical patients, and is now the first medical marijuana provider to serve both the adult use and medical market in New York.
  • "New Yorkers have embraced Verilife with open arms, and it is our mission to serve an even wider audience as we launch adult use retail and wholesale operations.
  • With our extensive selection and fair prices, PharmaCann has something for everyone who walks through our Verilife Albany dispensary doors, or those of our trusted wholesale partners."