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People news: Ramirez promoted to senior VP for hospitality at Turning Stone
VERONA, N.Y. — The Turning Stone Resort Casino announced it has promoted Karen Ramirez to senior vice president for hospitality. Ramirez has served as vice
Tompkins County recognized among nation’s top digital counties
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County has earned recognition as one of the nation’s top digital counties, using technology “to improve services and boost efficiencies.” That’s
Runnings, a Minnesota–based retailer, set to expand into upstate New York
ROME, N.Y. — Runnings, a Marshall, Minn.–based, family-owned retailer of general merchandise, today announced plans to expand into upstate New York this fall. The new
New York manufacturing index climbs in July
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported today that its Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index climbed more than six points to 25.9
United Way for Cortland County accepts sports complex as member agency
CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — The J.M. McDonald Sports Complex announced the United Way for Cortland County has accepted its application to become a member agency. The

Empire Brewing Company seeking federal funding for expansion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire Brewing Company, a Syracuse–based brewer of handcrafted ales and lagers, has plans to expand its operations and add jobs. The brewery
State selects Florida firm to manage food and beverage areas at State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Tampa, Fla.–based Ovations Food Services is the new operator of restaurants and catering services at the New York State Fair in Geddes.
Schumer: Whole Foods Market “interested” in Armory Square, will visit in the fall
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is “interested” in a possible location in Armory Square and will visit the area in the fall.
Corning’s Rockwell Museum announces name consolidation, new branding
CORNING, N.Y. — The Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning has announced a name consolidation and new branding for the organization. The consolidated name,

Second hotel planned for Syracuse’s Inner Harbor, Cuomo says
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts and COR Development Co., LLC are partnering to bring a second hotel under Starwood’s Element brand to the