State gives final approval for wind facility in Madison County

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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has issued a final siting permit for Albany–based Liberty Renewables, Inc. to develop, operate, and decommission Hoffman Falls Wind,

Wendy’s to open new restaurant inside Destiny USA

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Wendy’s is planning to open a new location inside Destiny USA, near the Dick’s Sporting Goods location in the complex’s Canyon area.

Centro awarded federal funding to purchase nine low-emission buses for BRT system

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) will use a federal grant of more than $9 million to buy about nine

TC3, Hobart and William Smith Colleges sign transfer agreement

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DRYDEN, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) and Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) in Geneva on Thursday, Dec. 18 announced a new transfer

Otis Technology set for new leadership to begin 2026

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LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Otis Technology in Lewis County has promoted the company’s executive VP to serve as CEO, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brad McIntyre

Griffiss Institute generated $15.4M impact on Mohawk Valley in FY24, study found

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ROME, N.Y. — In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Rome’s Griffiss Institute generated a more than $15 million impact on the economy of the Mohawk Valley.

New York manufacturing index ends 2025 in negative territory

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Respondents to the monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicated unexpected contraction in the manufacturing sector with the general-business conditions index plunging 23 points to -3.9

Naturally Lewis Awards Night honors businesses, owners

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LOWVILLE, N.Y. — A meat processor located northeast of Lowville is this year’s recipient of the Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award. Red Barn Meats, Inc.