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Construction begins on $12M supportive housing project in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) on Oct. 6 announced the start of construction on the Rev.

Governor names Hall chair of Adirondack Park Agency board
RAY BROOK — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 3 announced she has designated Mark Hall as chair of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) board. Hall

Onondaga County Legislature approves 2026 county budget with 11 percent cut in property tax rate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Legislature on Tuesday approved the 2026 county budget. The spending plan includes an 11 percent cut in the property

SUNY Poly expands graduate offerings with master’s degree in civil engineering
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) this week said it’s starting a master of science (MS) degree program in civil engineering. It’s designed

Tompkins Community Bank names commercial banking regional manager
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has appointed John Huhtala as commercial banking regional manager, overseeing efforts to serve commercial business customers across

F. M. Howell & Company names new CFO
ELMIRA, N.Y. — F. M. Howell & Company, an Elmira–based provider of packaging products and services, announced on Monday that it has appointed Michael P.

Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa names new managing partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa CPA, P.C. (FMF&E), a Syracuse–based accounting and advisory firm, announced that it has appointed Andrea LaBarge as

New York State Association of Health Care Providers names new president
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) has announced the appointment of Kevin Thomas as its new president. Thomas

One year in, BCA Architects is pleased with its Syracuse office
Plans expansion to double space SYRACUSE — One year after opening an office in Syracuse’s Armory Square area, BCA Architects & Engineers is already intending

Festivals give downtown revitalization a boost
SYRACUSE — As the revitalization and growth of downtown Syracuse continues, festivals are providing a lift because they attract new visitors to downtown and showcase