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Schumer bill would increase spending on advanced technology, R&D, regional tech hubs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is pushing a $160 billion proposal that he says would dramatically increase U.S. investment in

People news: Miller named director of client services at C & D Advertising
UTICA, N.Y. — C & D Advertising announced that Jodie Miller has joined the agency as director of client services. Miller, a Clinton native, assumes

People news: SRC names Ucchino AVP of corporate strategy
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC Inc. announced it has promoted Maria Ucchino to assistant vice president (AVP) of corporate strategy. In her new role, Ucchino will

People news: Empire Center names Warren director of research
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire Center for Public Policy — an Albany–based fiscally conservative think tank and government-watchdog group — announced it has appointed Peter

Cuomo says this year’s State Fair is a go, with limits
GEDDES, N.Y. — After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Fair will return this summer between Aug. 20

Syracuse, AT&T, Juneteenth committee partner to recognize local Black-owned businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the launch of an eight-week campaign seeking to “ignite support for and partnership with” Black-owned businesses

People news: WCNY appoints manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, announced it has hired John McBride as manager of underwriting and corporate sponsorship. Prior to joining

Le Moyne to require student vaccinations for the fall semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Le Moyne College is joining the long list of colleges and universities across the state and nation that will require students to

New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito recently announced that a photography and videography business in Oneonta and a consulting firm in Carthage have been certified as service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOB). The New York OGS Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD) issued the certification to Otsego Media LLC of Oneonta, which

Oneida County fully restores summer youth work programs
UTICA, N.Y. — Two major summer work programs in Oneida County will be restored to full capacity this year after being eliminated or limited by
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