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SUNY Broome graduates second class of future lineworkers
DICKINSON, N.Y. — The second group participating in SUNY Broome’s lineworker-training program has graduated. The school hosted a graduation ceremony on Oct. 20 in the Decker Health Science Center. The latest class of lineworker students has 17 graduates, who began the program in April 2025 with no prior experience or training to learn foundational skills […]

Former ambulance squad captain in North Country accused of stealing more than $14K in pay
MORIAH, N.Y. — The former captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Michael Moran, was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $14,000 from the town. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest on Sept. 19.

NYSERDA appoints Costello as COO
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Oct. 29 announced that its board of directors has appointed Peter Costello as chief operating officer (COO). In this role, Costello, who has served as the authority’s general counsel since 2019 and secretary to the authority since 2020, will continue to

Utica engineering firm is under new ownership
UTICA, N.Y. — Eisenbach & Ruhnke Engineering, P.C., an engineering firm based in Utica, is now under the ownership of Joseph C. Lu Engineering, PC, dba Lu Engineers, a Rochester–based engineering firm with offices in the Syracuse area and Binghamton. With Lu Engineers expanding its presence to Utica, the firm will “gain stronger access to

Two Syracuse law firms to combine to become Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse law firms of Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC and Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. are looking ahead to the new year when they will officially combine and become Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter. “Costello Cooney Fearon & Fetter will build upon a combined 175 years of legal tradition in

More than 350 companies celebrated as Economic Champions by CenterState CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The efforts of 353 businesses and nonprofit organizations were recognized on Oct. 29 during CenterState CEO’s annual Economic Champions Celebration at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. Those involved were honored for their contributions to the “growth and vibrancy” of the Central New York economy. Nearly 600

LeMura to serve as Le Moyne president through June 2028
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Linda LeMura, who has served as president of Le Moyne College in Syracuse since 2014, will continue leading the college through June 30, 2028. The Le Moyne College board of trustees recently approved the two-year contract extension. Her previous employment agreement was set to run through June 2026. No financial terms were

Urban farms, community gardens in CNY, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier awarded state funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — Organizations in Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier were among 51 groups awarded a total of $2.5 million

Solvay Bank hires branch manager for upcoming James Street Wegmans plaza location
DeWITT, N.Y. — Solvay Bank on Thursday said it has appointed Briana Fox as AVP, branch manager for its upcoming East Syracuse–area location at the Wegmans plaza on James Street in the town DeWitt. It will be the 10th branch for Solvay Bank, the oldest community bank established in Onondaga County, per the announcement. Fox

SUNY to represent New York in Center for State Service Innovation
ALBANY, N.Y. — Service Year Alliance has selected New York to join the inaugural group of the Center for State Service Innovation, an effort seeking
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