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ANDRO awarded $2 million Naval research contract to study AI integration
ROME, N.Y. — The Marconi-Rosenblatt AI Innovation Lab at ANDRO Computational Solutions, in collaboration with Syracuse University, has received a $2 million Small Business Technology

Adirondack Bank blog offers tips on outsmarting phishing scams
UTICA, N.Y. — In its Jan. 28 website blog, Adirondack Bank tackles a subject affecting many financial-services clients and consumers: phishing. Most people are familiar

Hochul proposes free tuition at community colleges for adult learners to expand workforce
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled her plan to offer free community college tuition to adult learners ages 25 to 55 in

Syracuse Stage hires Rochester native as new managing director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Stage has appointed Carly DiFulvio Allen as the theatre’s new managing director. Beginning March 1, she fills the position at Syracuse Stage previously held by Jill Anderson, the performing-arts organization stated. DiFulvio Allen currently serves as the associate general manager at Disney Theatrical Group for productions of “Aladdin” and “Beauty and

AIS lands $300 million Air Force research contract
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security (AIS) announced it has been awarded an Engineering for Virtualized Enterprise and Remote Access Technology (EVEREST) $300 million Indefinitely

Oneida Indian Nation expenditures topped a record $700 million last year
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation said its spending reached record levels in 2024, topping $700 million invested in employees, capital projects, and more.

Southern Tier nonprofit names new executive director
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addictions — a nonprofit serving Chenango and Otsego counties, which seeks to reduce the onset of substance misuse and addiction — has a new executive director. Tessa Davidson started in the role on Jan. 1, succeeding Julie Dostal, who retired after more than 25 leading the

Former Candor mayor admits to stealing money from Tioga County village
CANDOR, N.Y. — The man who once served as mayor of the Village of Candor in Tioga County has admitted he stole more than $23,000 from the village government. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced Eric Halstead’s guilty plea on Jan. 10. As part of his plea, Halstead

New CEO of HOA starts position in mid-February
DeWITT, N.Y. — Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) is getting ready for a leadership transition in mid-February. HOA has appointed Jennifer Pichoske as its next CEO, effective Feb. 15. She will succeed the retiring Maryann Roefaro, who has served as CEO since 2002, the health-care provider specializing in oncology and hematology announced. Described as a

New CEO now leading CXtec after Belyea retirement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CXtec is now operating under new leadership following the retirement of CEO Peter Belyea at the end of 2024 after having served as CEO since 2016. Belyea had worked for CXtec for more than 35 years. The company on Jan. 14 announced the appointment of Todd Zegers as its top executive. Zegers,
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