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Syracuse named 2024 National Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named the City of Syracuse a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to close

Former Vernon Center Fire Department treasurer accused of stealing more than $300,000
VERNON CENTER, N.Y. — A former treasurer for the Vernon Center Fire Department has been arrested and charged with second-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing

Union Economic Development Office launches loan-to-grant program for businesses
UNION, N.Y. — The Town of Union Economic Development Office (EDO) announced it is offering the Union Square Deal Loan-to-Grant Program (L2G) to existing businesses
Most LLC subsidiaries of nonprofits exempt from New York’s LLC Transparency Act
But exemption is not automatic Quick overview: The New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA) is a new law requiring limited liability companies (LLCs) to annually disclose detailed information about their owners to the Department of State. Most LLCs that are wholly owned by nonprofits are exempt from NYLTA reporting based on a statutory definition which
Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY names new board officer, three new board members
SYRACUSE — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) has announced the appointment of a new officer and three new members to its board of directors for 2025. Ron Tascarella, first VP and chief lending officer at Pathfinder Bank, has been named treasurer of the board of directors. The charitable organization

Oneida County to contribute $150,000 to B-52 restoration project
ROME, N.Y. — The B-52 bomber displaced and damaged during last July’s tornado in Rome is one step closer to being put back into place.

NYSTEC contributes $500,000 to business center project at SUNY Poly
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) has pledged $500,000 to SUNY Polytechnic Institute to establish a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary business center, the

Ithaca Area Economic Development seats new board members, elects officers
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced it appointed its 2025 board of directors at the first quarterly meeting of the year in

Launch NY to use $5 million in ESD funding to help Upstate startups
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo–based Launch NY has secured $5 million in funding from Empire State Development (ESD) through its NY Ventures Community and Regional Partner

Ithaca College plans new $4 million track and field facility
ITHACA, N.Y. — With help from alumni, Ithaca College plans to build a new outdoor track and field facility for use by intercollegiate athletic teams as well as the wider campus and surrounding community, the college said. The project — with a total cost of $4 million — will include an eight-lane, 400-meter running track
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