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New I-81 report outlines some proposed changes; report draws community reaction
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) says it will “highlight in detail” additional features of the Interstate 81 viaduct replacement

Tompkins County man busted for theft at Cortlandville Tractor Supply store
CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — A Tompkins County man on Wednesday night was arrested for stealing many items from a Tractor Supply Company store in Cortland County.

Tug Hill snowmobile economic-impact study finds industry generates jobs, nearly $82M in sales
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — More than 850 jobs, nearly $29 million in wages, and almost $82 million in sales are attributed to snowmobiling activity in the

Lockheed Martin to pay Q3 dividend of $2.60 per share in late September
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) announced that its board of directors has authorized a dividend of $2.60 a share for the third quarter. The dividend is payable on Sept. 24, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 1. It’s the same amount that the defense contractor paid shareholders in the

Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties elects new board chair
UTICA, N.Y. — A former family court support magistrate will serve as board chair of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Jawwaad Rasheed

Walsh sends ARPA business-recovery initiative, others to Syracuse Common Council
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Initiatives on business recovery, sidewalks, downtown parking, and youth programs are among those that Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has forwarded to Syracuse

Madison County to use USDA grant to improve broadband access
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Madison County will use a $10.1 million federal grant to construct, improve, or acquire facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service

Finger Lakes Health names Koczent CFO
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health announced that it has appointed Trisha Koczent as its treasurer and chief financial officer (CFO). Koczent has more than

People news: Dannible & McKee promotes Layo to partner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dannible & McKee, LLP announced it has promoted Shawn Layo, a certified public accountant, to partner in the firm, effective Thursday. Syracuse–based

Projects, funding announced for first phase of Utica Prosperity Initiative
UTICA, N.Y. — Small-business assistance programs and a new James Street Marketplace with loft apartments are among the projects announced in the first phase of
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