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Hochul announces the 13th round of the regional economic-development council initiative
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State has started the 13th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. This round includes core capital grant

Cornell University is a finalist in NSF competition focused on climate research
ITHACA, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Cornell University as a $1 million awardee and finalist for investment through its regional innovation

Cayuga Health drops mask requirement
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health has dropped mandatory masking requirements for patients and visitors effective May 11, due to reduced COVID transmission rates. Self-screening remains

Naturally Lewis awards grants in first round of vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine projects throughout Lewis County will use grant funding totaling nearly $691,000 as part of the vacant property revitalization (VPR) program. The

OCIDA says only authorized individuals allowed at Micron pre-construction site
CLAY, N.Y. — With Micron’s site-prep work underway, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) is reminding Central New Yorkers that the White Pine Commerce

Oneida County Tourism celebrates travel and tourism week
“Travel and tourism is an integral part of Oneida County, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” OCT

Ithaca Carshare to pause service May 19
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Carshare will pause its operations beginning May 19 due to an inability as a nonprofit to find auto-insurance coverage. In a

MVHS drops universal mask requirement
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has dropped universal masking requirements at all of its locations now that COVID-19 transmission rates have

Citizens Business Conditions Index bounces back in Q1
The national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) rose to 53.9 in the first quarter, “reflecting continued strength in the labor market, more new business openings and positive corporate revenue trends.” The CBCI had dipped below 50 during the fourth quarter of last year and the bounce-back during the first quarter “signaled a return to positive

Oneida’s Wahta Maple Farm syrup now available
VERONA, N.Y. — The first batch of maple syrup produced for the Oneida Indian Nation’s new Wahta Maple Farm business enterprise is available for purchase.
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