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Racker recognized as a certified living-wage employer in Tompkins County
ITHACA, N.Y. — Racker was recently certified as a “living wage employer” by the Tompkins County Workers’ Center. The living wage in Tompkins County is

People news: SRC promotes two in business development department
Lawrence has been named assistant VP, Navy/Marines systems and services. In this role, she will remain focused on developing and maintaining strong relationships with the

With final environmental-impact statement coming Friday, I-81 project on track for fall start
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The final environmental-impact statement (FEIS) on the $2.25 billion Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement project will be published and available for public viewing

Upstate Medical University to acquire Crouse Health in combination of two big Syracuse hospitals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University on Thursday announced plans to acquire the operations of Crouse Health, which would become part of the Upstate Medical

Upstate, statewide consumer sentiment decline in Q1
Consumer sentiment in upstate New York fell 3.4 points to 60.6 in the first quarter of this year from the last measure of 64.0 in the final quarter of 2021. That’s according to the latest quarterly survey of upstate and statewide consumer sentiment that the Siena College Research Institute (SRI) released April 7. Upstate’s overall

Rock City Centre offers co-working space in Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — Rock City Centre opened its doors in Little Falls last November, providing co-working space to individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs looking to utilize shared office space. “The whole concept is to get different companies in here together, sharing that co-working space, bouncing ideas off each other,” says building manager Dean Gaylord. The

Syracuse, MACNY start software-developer apprenticeship
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse — working in partnership with MACNY, the Manufacturers Association — has launched an apprenticeship program in software development. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for “vastly upskilling the region’s digital workforce,” the office of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said in a March 24 announcement. In December 2020, the

NBT names successor to retiring CNY Regional President Shirtz
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who has been serving as Mohawk Valley regional president for NBT Bank is preparing for additional duties. David Kavney will succeed Richard Shirtz as the Central New York regional president following the March 31 announcement that Shirtz is transitioning toward retirement. Kavney will also maintain his role leading the Mohawk

Dannible/McKee and Associates to host succession-planning seminars
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible/McKee and Associates, Ltd. is planning three virtual seminars on “successful succession planning,” specifically designed for architecture and engineering firms, in the coming weeks. The first two seminars are set for April 20 and May 19, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and the third is slated for June 8 between 10:30 a.m. and

VIEWPOINT: Tully native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s submarine force
A Tully native is serving aboard USS New Mexico, one of the world’s most-advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Wintermute joined the Navy three years ago. Today, he serves as an electronics technician navigation. Those working in this position are responsible for maintaining all electronic equipment used in navigating and piloting submarines. “I joined
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