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Lockheed Martin Salina

Lockheed’s suburban Syracuse plant wins $57M Navy pact for submarine work

SALINA, N.Y.— Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems’ plant in the town of Salina has been awarded a more than $57.25 million contract for engineering and technical support and production of submarine multifunction modular masts on new construction and in-service submarines. This pact includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this […]

Binghamton University applications

Binghamton University received nearly 75,000 applications for fall 2025, up from a year ago

VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says it received a record 74,725 applications this year for fall 2025 admission, which is up from the 61,700 received for fall 2024. The 2025 applications include 61,200 first-year, 4,575 transfer, and more than 8,950 graduate-student applications, the school said in the Aug. 5 announcement. The new academic year is

Berkshire Bank parent company to merge with another Boston–based bank, change names

BOSTON — Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) — parent company of Berkshire Bank, which has a significant presence in the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region — announced Wednesday that it has agreed to merge with Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL) — parent company of Brookline Bank, Bank Rhode Island, and PCSB Bank It’s a

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Workforce Development Board announces paid trades program to help job seekers qualify for union apprenticeships

UTICA, N.Y. — The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB/HMO) says it’s sponsoring a paid, 15-week training program for people interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The Mohawk Valley Build (MV Build) Pathways to Apprenticeship program provides classroom and hands-on experience; a nationally recognized credential; and a

Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association announces organizational changes

CANASTOTA, N.Y — Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, an animal-protection organization based in Madison County, has announced the creation of a new shelter director position and has hired Cristie Tamoutselis for the role. This addition reflects the organization’s ongoing growth and its commitment to providing the highest quality care for animals in need. Tamoutselis as shelter

Naturally Lewis names new executive director

LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, Inc. says it has hired Joanne Witt as the new executive director of the Lewis County–based nonprofit economic-development organization. Witt officially started work on Monday, Aug. 4, succeeding Brittany Davis in the role. Witt most recently served as director of the STARBASE Fort Drum Academy, per her LinkedIn page. “I

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