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New York, Cornell University launch $3M Grow-NY food and agribusiness competition
The Grow-NY program is accepting applications for its first year from now through July 15. Those interested can apply through the Grow-NY website. Finalists will
Schenectady woman arrested for unemployment fraud of more than $3,700
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State Police in Schenectady County last Thursday arrested Monaisha D. Leigh, age 30 of Schenectady. Leigh is accused of stealing

People news: Figueroa joins Barclay Damon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon announced it has added attorney Gabrielle Figueroa as an associate. Figueroa will work from the firm’s Syracuse office. She is
Partners for Education & Business to hold first job-signing day on June 12
DeWITT, N.Y. — Partners for Education and Business, Inc. (PEB) plans to hold a job-signing day for local students who have already been recruited by

NYS Fairgrounds employee charged with stealing truck engine and engine lift
GEDDES, N.Y. — New York State Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro on Thursday announced the arrest of a mechanic who worked at the New York State

Average salaries higher at “fast-growing” Upstate companies, survey finds
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — “Fast-growing” companies across upstate New York have average salaries that are up to 60 percent higher than the average salary in a

MVCC appoints Marceau as new executive director of human resources
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced it has appointed Crystal Marceau as executive director of human resources (HR), effective June 10. As

SRC wins $100 million EPA contract to continue assessing chemical hazards
CICERO, N.Y. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded SRC, Inc. a $100 million contract over five years to continue performing chemical-hazard assessments.

People news: Tops promotes Mastrogiovanni to center store specialist
Tops Friendly Markets announced it has promoted Mike Mastrogiovanni to the position of center store specialist. Mastrogiovanni, of North Syracuse, will be responsible for the

Barton & Loguidice opens new Maryland office, hires new senior managing engineer
Salina–based engineering firm Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L) announced it is preparing to open a new office in Annapolis, Maryland and has hired a new
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