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Central New York Conservancy rebrands as GreenUtica
“Utica’s tree canopy is one of the glories of the city,” GreenUtica Executive Director Gina Pearce said in a press release. “Trees clean our air

AURELIUS, N.Y. — A Farm Bill federal program that Central New York dairy farmers rely on is in “limbo” as the program is set to

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
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