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New York’s minimum wage set for another increase on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — The state’s minimum wage is set to go up again on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, marking the third straight year of increases

Viewpoint: Year-End Tax and Financial-Planning Strategies
The end of the year is nearly here, but there’s still time to take a closer look at your financial picture and make the most of tax-planning opportunities before the calendar turns to 2026. Thoughtful year-end planning can reduce your current tax bill, position you for long-term growth, and help ensure your wealth is transferred

ALBANY, N.Y. — Projects in Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and the North Country will receive state funding through New York’s Regional

Visit Syracuse names chief marketing officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Visit Syracuse, Onondaga County’s official destination marketing organization (DMO), announced that it has promoted Elizabeth Judge to chief marketing officer (CMO). With more than 10 years of experience in destination branding, Judge will now oversee the organization’s integrated marketing, communications, and brand management to drive economic impact across the region. In her

Upstate Medical University wins nearly $17 million contract for ADHD medication study
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it will use a $16.7 million contract for a study on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Washington, D.C.–based Patient-Centered

Digital entrepreneur acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
GENEVA, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Radio Group, which is based in Geneva, is now under new ownership. Alan Bishop, who owned the company for

Wendy’s to open new restaurant inside Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Wendy’s is planning to open a new location inside Destiny USA, near the Dick’s Sporting Goods location in the complex’s Canyon area. Additional details, including the fast-food restaurant’s official opening date and ribbon cutting, will be announced soon, per the Destiny USA announcement. Wendy’s is known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, salads,

TC3, Hobart and William Smith Colleges sign transfer agreement
DRYDEN, N.Y. — Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) and Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) in Geneva on Thursday, Dec. 18 announced a new transfer agreement. It provides TC3 graduates guaranteed acceptance and scholarship into bachelor’s degree programs at HWS, per the TC3 announcement. Amy Kremenek, president of Tompkins Cortland Community College, and Sarah Kirk,

Otis Technology set for new leadership to begin 2026
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Otis Technology in Lewis County has promoted the company’s executive VP to serve as CEO, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brad McIntyre has worked for Otis for more than 25 years, per the firm’s Dec. 9 announcement. Otis Technology, which specializes in gun maintenance, is located at 6987 Laura St. in Lyons

Griffiss Institute generated $15.4M impact on Mohawk Valley in FY24, study found
ROME, N.Y. — In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Rome’s Griffiss Institute generated a more than $15 million impact on the economy of the Mohawk Valley. That includes supporting 164 direct and indirect jobs and delivering $3.2 million to scholars and professionals to live, learn, and work alongside regional industry partners in the Mohawk Valley. For
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