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Five Star Bank gets regulatory approval for Elmira branch move
ELMIRA, N.Y — Five Star Bank in late June received state regulatory approval for the planned relocation of its Elmira branch to 100 West Water St. from its current location at 150 Lake St. The New York State Department of Financial Services on June 22 granted approval to Five Star Bank to change the location […]

I-81 project comment period starts after State DOT releases latest report
SYRACUSE — The public now has the chance to comment on the $2 billion Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project after state officials released the latest report on the project on July 16. State officials favor the community-grid alternative for the project, which would deconstruct a section of I-81 in downtown Syracuse and redirect highway traffic

Utica to sell Kennedy parking garage near MVHS downtown hospital project; MVHS surprised by move
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica’s Urban Renewal Agency on Thursday approved an application from the Pike Company of Rochester and Bowers Development of

State Police investigate overnight break-in at Horseheads Brewing Company
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — The New York State Police in Horseheads announced on Thursday that there was an overnight break-in at the Horseheads Brewing Company at

Binghamton University mass-vaccination site to close after July 26 shots
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — The Binghamton University mass-vaccination site at Gannett Drive in Johnson City will end operations following vaccinations on July 26. The Binghamton

Onondaga County selects group to redevelop ShoppingTown Mall property
DeWITT, N.Y. — Onondaga County has chosen a joint venture of four area development firms to purchase and redevelop the ShoppingTown Mall property at 3649

Capitol Theatre in Rome reopens following renovation work
ROME, N.Y. — The Capitol Theatre in Rome has reopened following an extensive renovation that returned both the structure’s interior and exterior to their “original

Upstate Medical University opens second outpatient pharmacy near Community campus
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University announced it has opened a second outpatient pharmacy across from Upstate Community Hospital on Onondaga Hill. The new outpatient

State DOT releases Interstate 81 report, sets public hearings
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — State officials on Friday released the latest report along with dates for upcoming public hearings on the $2 billion Interstate 81 (I-81)

New I-81 report outlines some proposed changes; report draws community reaction
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) says it will “highlight in detail” additional features of the Interstate 81 viaduct replacement
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