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Utica Zoo earns continuing accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has granted continued accreditation to the Utica Zoo, placing the zoo among about 235 facilities

New Griffiss Business and Technology Park sign honoring DiMeo unveiled
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE President Steve DiMeo, who passed away earlier this year, was honored with the unveiling of a new sign marking

2024 Best Places to Work Awards Event Photos
Photos from the 2024 Best Places to Work Awards, help on September 9, 2024. Photos courtesy of Ana Gil Photography.

Oswego Health promotes chief nursing officer to COO
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has promoted Kathryn (Katie) Pagliaroli to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Pagliaroli currently serves as senior vice president (SVP) and chief nursing officer (CNO). She will retain those titles in her new role, Oswego Health announced. Michael Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health, served as the organization’s

Raymond Corporation, Toyota Material Handling expanding operations into Broome County
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation, a lift-truck manufacturer in Chenango County, and Toyota Material Handling are growing their operations in the Southern Tier. Raymond

KeyBank Foundation provides $250K to United Way of CNY’s Thrive at Work program
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The KeyBank Foundation says it is investing $250,000 in the United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work program. The new

NBT to expand into western New York with acquisition of Evans Bancorp
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), the parent company of NBT Bank, announced it is expanding into western New York with the acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: EVBN). Under the deal, NBT will buy 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Evans in exchange for common shares of NBT in a transaction

AmeriCU formally unveils newly renovated Cicero branch office
CICERO, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union unveiled its remodeled Cicero branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Sept. 9. New interactive teller machines offer new

Port of Oswego signs agreement with International Longshoremen’s Association
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Port of Oswego has signed a contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) that’s in effect through December 2028. “Signing this

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Siemens Mobility says it plans to build a “first-of-its-kind,” high-speed, rail-manufacturing facility in Horseheads, generating about 300 new jobs in the Southern
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