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State completes Thruway work in Herkimer and Montgomery counties
New York State wrapped up a $13.7 million infrastructure project on the Thruway (I-90) in Herkimer and Montgomery counties. Work included full- and partial-depth repairs

Binghamton University to use federal grant for school-based mental-health workers in Chenango County
VESTAL — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Binghamton University Community Schools (BUCS) a five-year grant totaling more than $4.5 million to expand mental-health services in Chenango County. The effort is part of the Mental Health Service Provider Demonstration grant program, Binghamton University said in its announcement. The initiative — entitled Empowering Rural Communities:

Oswego Industries to develop VR Career Exploration program
KeyBank Foundation awards $10,000 for the effort FULTON — KeyBank Foundation has awarded Oswego Industries, Inc. a grant of $10,000 that will support its Virtual Reality (VR) Career Exploration program. Oswego Industries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to individuals with disabilities. It’s located

Exit 31 study council plans public meeting in Utica on Dec. 3
UTICA, N.Y. — The Herkimer-Oneida Counties Transportation Council (HOCTC) will present improvement options for the Exit 31 interchange of I-90 at a public open house

Barclay reelected as New York Assembly minority leader
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Assembly Republican Conference this week unanimously reelected Will Barclay (R–Pulaski) as leader of the minority conference. The leadership vote was held at the Capitol in Albany in advance of the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Barclay represents the 120th Assembly District, which includes Oswego County as well as parts of Jefferson and

VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says it is a key partner in a new federally funded institute that’s focused on the use of “digital twins” to improve domestic semiconductor design and manufacturing. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corp. (SRC) recently announced that they’re negotiating for the department to

Tompkins County announces initiatives to bolster homeless-shelter options
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County has announced plans to purchase the property at 227 Cherry St. in Ithaca to develop a long-term emergency-shelter facility. The

Upstate Medical University inks articulation agreements with North Country schools
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it has signed a new articulation agreement with SUNY Potsdam and renewed its agreements with SUNY Adirondack and SUNY Canton. In signing the pacts, the three North Country SUNY schools are providing a “seamless pathway” for their students to continue their education in the health professions at Upstate

Humane Society of Rome names chief development and marketing officer
ROME, N.Y. — Becky D’Aiuto has joined the Humane Society of Rome as its chief development and marketing officer, the organization announced. In her new role, she will guide all aspects of the Humane Society’s fundraising efforts and oversee all strategic-marketing initiatives. D’Aiuto brings more than 30 years of development and marketing experience to the

Syracuse airport expects a busy Thanksgiving travel period
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is expecting about 50,000 departing passengers during this year’s Thanksgiving travel period. The travel timeframe extends from
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