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New York submits documents to participate in federal offshore wind auction
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced on Nov. 30 that it is on track to become the first state entity
Cuomo announces funding to help farms join New York State Grown & Certified program
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced funding to help New York fruit and vegetable farmers join the New York State Grown & Certified program. Through the

People news: Tompkins Trust’s Volpicelli to retire after 32 years with bank
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Trust Company announced the retirement of Doug Volpicelli, branch services officer for its Triphammer branch. Volpicelli first started with Tompkins Trust

Syracuse Chancellor Syverud elected to Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud has been elected as a commissioner of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). His three-year term

People news: Daughter for Hire promotes Webb to director of companion care
CLINTON, N.Y. — Daughter for Hire LLC announced it has promoted Allison Webb to director of companion care. Webb began her role with the Mohawk
VNA Homecare has added the following individuals to its team of health-care professionals. Hired as home health aides for Home Aides of Central New York,
Fust Charles Chambers LLP has hired the following individuals as audit associates. MANDY BOYCE has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Syracuse University. BRENDAN
D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP has hired DOMINICK PROVENZANO as a staff accountant in its Rome office. He is a graduate of SUNY Polytechnic Institute with
New state law to aid the expansion of homebrewing
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently signed into law legislation to help expand “homebrew” beer, wine, and cider-making in New York. The bill (S.1227B/A1100B)

Kraze Burgers opens in Destiny USA’s food court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kraze Burgers, a quick-service gourmet burger chain, has opened an eatery in Destiny USA’s food court. Kraze Burgers, which got its start