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State Fair launches Fairgrounds alert system
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair says it’s launching a Fairgrounds alert system for the upcoming 2025 Fair. The state is encouraging fairgoers

Binghamton University received nearly 75,000 applications for fall 2025, up from a year ago
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says it received a record 74,725 applications this year for fall 2025 admission, which is up from the 61,700 received

Capital Region accounting firm to combine with The Bonadio Group
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — DALLE Accounting and Cash Management, Inc., an accounting and advisory firm that operates in Watervliet, northeast of Albany, will soon combine with
UTICA, N.Y. — The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB/HMO) says it’s sponsoring a paid, 15-week training program for people

Smith Brothers Insurance acquires Ithaca firm
ITHACA, N.Y. — Smith Brothers Insurance, LLC, a Connecticut–based firm with offices in Owego, Vestal, Waverly, and Albany, has acquired Moscato & Associates of Ithaca,

Syracuse Mets ask fans to help pick their new nickname, starting in the 2027 season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse’s minor-league baseball team will be getting a new nickname. Could it be the Orange Sox? Perhaps the Salt Potatoes? Or maybe

Anheuser-Busch to spend $9 million on upgrades to Baldwinsville brewery
LYSANDER, N.Y. — Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) on Tuesday announced a new $9 million investment in its Baldwinsville brewery in the town of Lysander. St.

Naturally Lewis names new executive director
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, Inc. says it has hired Joanne Witt as the new executive director of the Lewis County–based nonprofit economic-development organization. Witt

Work is underway to develop a new fire station on Binghamton’s north side
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The city of Binghamton’s north side is need of a new fire station and work has started on a project to deal

Upstate Medical University’s Weiskotten Hall set for renovation work
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says a renovation project is planned for its academic building, Weiskotten Hall. Upstate expects construction will begin this week,