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Oswego-Fulton Chamber to use $20K Shineman grant to boost farmers markets project
It has invested in the farmers markets because it “believes that vibrant weekly markets in both Fulton and Oswego will enhance those communities and the

Excellus selects eight CNY nonprofits for spring Community Health Awards
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) has chosen eight organizations for its spring Community Health Awards. More than 30 Central New York nonprofits had submitted applications,

Ithaca airport to use $10 million federal grant for renovation project’s second phase
LANSING, N.Y. —The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport will use a $10 million federal grant to help fund the second phase of the renovation project underway

Syracuse zoo welcomes birth of bison calf
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Thursday welcomed a baby bison. The mother bison, Sue, went into labor around 11 a.m. and the

MARCY, N.Y. — The Utica campus of SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has broken ground on construction of a new residence hall. The state describes

Genius NY is accepting applications for program’s fourth round
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY is accepting applications for the fourth round of the year-long business accelerator. Genius NY stands for Growing ENtrepreneurs & Innovators

City of Utica to host Thursday public meeting on DRI application
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica will host an open house to gather public opinion and comment on its draft application for the state’s

ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital on Tuesday introduced its mammography van, which is “aimed at ensuring easy access” to breast-cancer screenings for women in

Onondaga County appoints medical examiner & E911 commissioner
Corn currently serves as the communications chief, Directorate of Operations, Information and Intelligence Analysis for the National Security Agency. Serving in the position since October

Zemsky to step down as ESD president and CEO, will remain chairman
Howard Zemsky, president and CEO of Empire State Development (ESD), plans to step down from that role but will continue serving as chairman. An ESD
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