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New York SBDC helps Binghamton café pursue federal restaurant funding
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Like a lot of eateries nationwide, the co-owners of the Lost Dog Café & Lounge in Binghamton are pursuing funding from the newly established Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The fund provides direct relief funds to restaurants and other hard-hit food establishments that have experienced significant […]

Ithaca College selected for international student scholarship program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College (IC) announced it has been selected as a partner institution for the Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars program, which

Syracuse City Hall to reopen on Monday with major improvements
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Wednesday announced that Syracuse City Hall will reopen for services to the public on Monday. Syracuse City

More than 8 million people in New York state are now fully vaccinated
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State on Thursday reported that more than 8 million state residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 40

NY MEP Recovery Initiative offers nearly $1M in project funding for manufacturers
The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) network announced it is leading four competitive grant programs that it says will help manufacturers solve challenges

Cuomo launches 11th round of REDC initiative to help in post-pandemic recovery
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday launched the 11th round of the regional economic development council (REDC) initiative. The consolidated funding application (CFA) opened on May

People news: The Everson hires deputy director and finance director
Neuner brings more than 25 years of management experience to her new role as deputy director, which is a new position at the Everson. She

Oneida, Herkimer counties seek broadband input from residents, businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida and Herkimer counties are urging residents and businesses to participate in an online survey that will help to assess broadband needs

OCC freezes tuition, fees for upcoming school year
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The tuition and fees for students attending Onondaga Community College (OCC) will remain the same for the upcoming school year. The OCC

Cuomo announces that SUNY, CUNY schools will require COVID vaccinations this fall
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) boards will require proof of vaccination for
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