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KeyCorp boosts dividend to 19.5 cents a share for Q4
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) — parent of KeyBank, the No. 2 bank ranked by deposit market share in the 16-county Central New York area — has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 19.5 cents per share of its common stock for the fourth quarter. The dividend is payable on Dec. 15, to holders of record as of the […]

Those interested in “Syracuse Surge” workforce programs have until Dec. 6 to apply
SYRACUSE — Those interested in getting involved in “Syracuse Surge”-led workforce-training and advancement programs have until Dec. 6 to apply. The programs seek to guide applicants toward in-demand, local careers in high-tech manufacturing. Programs include electrical-mechanical technician and surge-advanced manufacturing, each with opportunities for training, career exploration and networking, as well as connections to employers.

Three firms win cash in Oswego County’s Next Great Idea contest
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Six Acres Farm Brewery of Mexico, North 40 Clover of Lacona, and Moth & Flame Base Camp were awarded funding in the 2021 “Next Great Idea” (NGI) Oswego County Business Competition. The winning businesses were awarded cash and business services totaling $90,000 in value to expand in Oswego County. Operation Oswego County

Binghamton Rumble Ponies have a new owner, new lease agreement at Mirabito Stadium
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the AA affiliate of the New York Mets, on Monday announced new ownership and a new lease agreement

State Police appoint TenEyck as commander of Troop D, covering CNY
ONEIDA, N.Y. — The New York State Police recently announced that Major Michael S. TenEyck, 50, of Fayetteville, has been appointed as the 31st troop

Finger Lakes woman busted for trying to steal over $100 in groceries from Walmart store
HOPEWELL, N.Y. — A Finger Lakes woman has been arrested by New York State Police for trying to depart a Walmart store in Hopewell (Ontario

New York City firm merges operations with the Bonadio Group
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York City–based accounting firm Ganer + Ganer has officially merged its operations with the Bonadio Group and will now operate under

Armed suspect donning clown mask robs Verona gas station
VERONA, N.Y. — An armed suspect wearing a clown mask held up and robbed a gas station/convenience store in the town of Verona early Wednesday

TSA hiring officers at Upstate airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to hire TSA officers at airports across upstate New York. The airports include Syracuse Hancock International, Ogdensburg International,

Schumer says infrastructure bill includes local-workforce provision for I-81 viaduct project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The newly passed federal infrastructure bill includes a provision that would facilitate a local workforce on the upcoming Interstate 81 (I-81) viaduct-replacement
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