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Corasanti steps down as CEO of ConMed, firm appoints interim CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NASDAQ: CNMD), a Utica–based surgical-device maker, today announced that Joseph (Joe) Corasanti has stepped down as CEO, president, and board
Owner of Albany, Buffalo New Horizons partners with brother to buy DeWitt location
DeWITT, N.Y. — The DeWitt location of New Horizons Computer Learning Center has new owners. Jason Krolak, the owner of the firm’s locations in Albany
Onondaga County announces senior staff departure, appointment
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney today announced that Matthew Millea, who currently serves as deputy county executive for physical services, has accepted
CNY unemployment rates decline compared to a year ago
Unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica–Rome, and Ithaca metro areas fell in June, compared to a year ago, according to the latest New York

The Krebs hires GM, executive chef, prepares for mid-August opening
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — The Krebs, a Skaneateles restaurant with a history that dates back to the 19th century, today announced the hiring of a general

OWEGO, N.Y. — The U.S. Senate’s Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that includes nearly $450 million for two helicopter programs for which Lockheed Martin’s
Utica College to launch nursing program in St. Petersburg, Fla.
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College is launching an accelerated second bachelor’s degree nursing program in St. Petersburg, Fla. next month to address “the rising shortage

Empire Brewing seeks federal money for bottling facility
SYRACUSE — Empire Brewing Company in Syracuse’s Armory Square is working to build its Empire Farmstead Brewery in Cazenovia to grow hops and create a

COR, Starwood plan second hotel for Syracuse’s Inner Harbor
SYRACUSE — Syracuse’s Inner Harbor will be the site of plenty of hotel construction in the next few years. Stamford, Conn.–based Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Syracuse Nationals draws thousands to State Fairgrounds
GEDDES — The Syracuse Nationals, year after year, draws thousands of car enthusiasts to the New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes. Right Coast Association, the