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Le Moyne College offers new physics major, with Micron in mind
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College says it is set to roll out a bachelor’s degree program in applied physics “as the region prepares for the arrival of Micron Technology within the next several years.” The New York State Department of Education approved Le Moyne’s request to offer the degree program, the school said in […]

Organizations in Syracuse, Utica, and Binghamton to receive funding for homeless housing
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Rescue Mission in Syracuse, People First in Utica, and Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. are among the organizations awarded

Wisconsin–based cheesemaker expanding operations near Elmira, Capital Region
CAMPBELL, N.Y. — BelGioioso Cheese, Inc., a cheesemaker based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has plans to invest more than $23 million at its facilities in

Canton branch of North Country Savings Bank formally opens newly remodeled lobby
CANTON, N.Y. — The project to remodel the lobby of the Canton branch of North Country Savings Bank is now complete. Brian Coakley, president and

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The public-bidding process is now open for right-of-way enhancements at the former Syracuse Developmental Center (SDC) property on the city’s west side.

Five woman-owned businesses in Oneida, Herkimer counties each win $5K in grant funding
ROME, N.Y. — Five woman-owned businesses in Herkimer and Oneida Counties were each awarded $5,000 to support the growth and development of their businesses. The

New Drakos Urgent Care in Camillus starts seeing patients
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — The latest Drakos Urgent Care location in Camillus, which has been open for less than a month, is now seeing patients. It’s the company’s third area location providing urgent-care services. Drakos Urgent Care & Health Services in Camillus opened on Oct. 29, the company tells CNYBJ. It’s located at 5301 W Genesee

Solvay Bank names branch manager for upcoming East Syracuse–area branch
DeWITT, N.Y. — Briana Fox will serve as AVP, branch manager for Solvay Bank’s upcoming East Syracuse–area location at the Wegmans plaza on James Street in the town of DeWitt. It will be the 10th branch for Solvay Bank, the oldest community bank established in Onondaga County, per the Nov. 6 announcement. Fox joined Solvay

DEC announces land acquisition to preserve more than 3,300 acres in Herkimer County
SALISBURY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on Oct. 22 announced the acquisition of 3,387 acres of forest and wetlands located in the towns of Salisbury and Norway in Herkimer County. The parcel, purchased from the Open Space Institute (OSI), will be managed for forest products, expanded recreational access, protection
Oneida County hotel business benchmarks improve in October
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels posted an increase in a trio of three key indicators of business performance in October. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms
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