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Alcoa signs new power-supply pact with NYPA for Massena plant
MASSENA, N.Y. — One of the North Country’s largest employers has a new power-supply contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Alcoa Corp. (NYSE: AA) signed the deal for its Massena smelting-plant operations in St. Lawrence County. Alcoa — an aluminum producer — is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The pact includes a commitment of […]

CNY banking leader sees solid area business conditions, outlook
Region is buoyed by Micron project SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Even as stock markets continue to make all-time highs, there has been a lot of chatter about national economic uncertainty this year with slowing job growth and concern about the potential impact of tariffs, continued inflation, and most recently the federal-government shutdown. But current conditions and

Corning Inc. donates $185K to school food centers in Chemung and Steuben Counties
CORNING, N.Y. — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) has awarded a $185,000 grant to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to support eight school food centers in Chemung and Steuben counties. Each school will receive $22,500 to sustain school-based food pantries, with an additional $5,000 allocated for project management, Corning Inc. said in an Oct.

Turning Stone says its major expansion project will open much sooner than expected
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday said the massive Turning Stone Evolution expansion project is progressing ahead of schedule with the Crescent

Broome County appoints new deputy county executive for physical services
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has announced the appointment of Hal McCabe as the county’s new deputy county executive for physical services. In this position, McCabe will oversee 20 departments, “ensuring coordinated operations and strategic investment in Broome County’s infrastructure and physical assets.” McCabe most recently served as mayor of the Village

Rochester company acquires Utica engineering firm
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Joseph C. Lu Engineering, PC, a Rochester–based engineering firm with offices in the Syracuse area and Binghamton, has acquired Eisenbach & Ruhnke Engineering, P.C., an engineering firm based in Utica. With Lu Engineers expanding its presence to Utica, the firm will “gain stronger access to local and municipal markets and increase capacity

ALBANY, N.Y. — Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, Cornell University, and Clarkson University are among 35 private colleges and universities awarded state funding for projects.

Upstate Medical University Arena revamp includes new seating, sound system
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial had some changes following a $4 million renovation project that concluded at the end of the 2025-26 Syracuse Crunch ice-hockey season. Onondaga County on Oct. 16 said the improvements include brand new lower-bowl seating; improved accessibility; expanded event spaces; a state-of-the-art sound system;

Renovation project at Rome Family YMCA is ongoing
ROME, N.Y. — The first phase of the renovation effort at the Rome Family YMCA on West Bloomfield Street is ongoing after transitioning from plans for new construction to an “ambitious” remodeling effort. The work conducted so far has included a brand-new Spin Studio with modern lighting, sound, and air conditioning, along with new paint,

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