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Orgill to build $68 million distribution center in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, plans to build a 780,000-square-foot distribution center in Rome, its first such facility in
TCGplayer, Everson Art Museum recognized at Downtown Committee annual meeting
The Downtown Committee honored TCGplayer with the Urban Innovation Award, “given for a trailblazing activity that’s brought new attention — and energy — to a
Syracuse basketball schedules Colgate for Nov. 13 non-conference game
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball has played Colgate University more than any other opponent, and the schools will meet again next season. The Orange and
Small-business event at Griffiss Institute draws crowd of more than 100
ROME — More than 100 people attended a small-business event, titled “Introduction to Federal Small Business Programs and Opportunities” on June 12, at Griffiss Institute in Rome, organizers say. The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), together with Griffiss Institute, North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and NYSTEC, put on the event. Attendees
Oneida County highlights growth of College Corps internship program
UTICA — The internship program Oneida County College Corps has placed nearly 200 local college students with close to 50 area employers in 2019, representing an increase in both participating interns and employers. The College Corps program placed 190 students with 47 employers in such fields as technology, engineering, business, law, marketing, education, health, finance,
Crouse Hospital’s weight-loss surgery program re-accredited
SYRACUSE — The bariatric, or weight loss, surgery program at Crouse Health has been reaccredited as a “comprehensive center” under the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program (MBSAQIP). MBSAQIP is a joint program of the Chicago–based American College of Surgeons and the Newberry, Florida–based American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. To
New kayak, canoe launch funded by Canal Corp. opens on Cazenovia Lake
CAZENOVIA — The New York State Canal Corporation and village of Cazenovia on June 13 dedicated a new launch for kayaks and canoes that provides a dedicated space for boaters in an increasingly popular park. The launch in Lakeland Park was funded by a $70,000 grant from the Canal Corporation as part of Gov. Andrew
UHS Binghamton General has new entrance after renovation work
BINGHAMTON — The main entrance to UHS Binghamton General Hospital on Mitchell Avenue has reopened. It follows two-and-a-half months of renovation work and facilities improvement, per the UHS website. The entrance closed April 8 so crews could begin work on the complete replacement of the entrance canopy. The project included replacement of the structured canopy
New York manufacturing conditions deteriorated sharply in June
One economist believes concern over the potential for tariffs on Mexican products was a contributing factor to a steep decline in New York’s manufacturing index in June. The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index plummeted 26 points to -8.6 in June, representing its “largest monthly decline on record.” It was also the first negative
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties board selects new trustees, officers
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has approved three new trustees and its 2019-2020 officers. The foundation’s new members of the board of trustees are: Harrison J. Hummel IV. He currently serves as chief operating officer at Hummel’s Office Plus, where he has held a number of roles since 1998. Hummel
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