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Canandaigua National Bank names Syracuse–area branch locations
CANANDAIGUA — It’s been known since last fall that Canandaigua National Bank (CNB) was coming to the Syracuse area with several new branches. Now we
Jefferson County hotels post slight drop in occupancy in June
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County hotels saw slightly fewer overnight guests in June, as two other key business indicators also posted small declines during the month.

Marcellus firm wins nearly $8 million AFRL contract for HVAC work
MARCELLUS — Welch Construction Inc., of Marcellus, was recently awarded an almost $7.8 million firm-fixed-price contract for repair and replacement of heating, ventilation, and air

Bassett Healthcare Network names new board chair
COOPERSTOWN — Bassett Healthcare Network announced that Robert Hanft, former executive at J.P. Morgan and current senior adviser with Strategic Financial Services in Utica, has
Oneida County hotels post strong first-half numbers
UTICA — Oneida County hotels registered a solid first half of business this year, with gains in overnight guests and room revenue. The hotel-occupancy rate
Broome County hotels register drop in business in June
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County hotels saw a decline in overnight guests in June, as two other benchmarks of business performance also dipped in the

CH Insurance has announced the hiring of Jennifer Nolles as a personal lines advisor. She brings more than 20 years of experience in personal lines insurance,

Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council names new director
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) has appointed Tom Knipe as its new director, beginning in September, the organization announced. Knipe

WHITNEY POINT, N.Y. — New York State Police at Whitney Point arrested a local man on Thursday, July 10, for allegedly making more than $5,800
Department of Defense streamlines environmental reviews to accelerate infrastructure projects
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced on June 30 that it has streamlined its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, joining a government-wide