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Historic Bateman Hotel building in Lowville wins NYS Historic Preservation Award
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation recently announced that it has recognized 13 projects and individuals with 2025 New York State Historic Preservation Awards. This year’s award winners include a historic-rehabilitation project at a former North Country hotel. The Bateman Hotel building — located in Lowville, in Lewis County […]

DIA launches retail mini-grant program in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), in partnership with the City of Ithaca, has relaunched the Ithaca Retail Mini-Grant Program (IRMGP) to assist small, street-level businesses within the city that are recovering from the ongoing economic effects of COVID-19. “The IRMG is designed to spark collaboration, draw customers back to our commercial districts,

Solvay Bank announces plans for its 10th branch
DeWITT, N.Y. — Solvay Bank plans to open its 10th branch office in the Wegmans Plaza at 4248 James St. in the town of DeWitt. The bank held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 12 to mark the start of construction on the new 2,200-square-foot Smart*Office, per its announcement. Solvay Bank expects the branch, which it

CenterState CEO leader to take three-month sabbatical
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who leads CenterState CEO in Syracuse says he plans to step away from his duties for three months in the third quarter of this year. Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, announced his intention in a May 9 email note to members. “After thoughtful consideration, and with the

Anheuser-Busch to spend $300M on its facilities nationwide in Brewing Futures initiative
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) says it intends to spend $300 million on its manufacturing operations nationwide. The St. Louis, Missouri–based company — which operates a plant on Route 31 in the town of Lysander — is calling the investment its Brewing Futures initiative. The announcement didn’t provide any specifics on what improvements it plans to make

Coughlin & Gerhart attorney reappointed to state advisory committee
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP announced that its attorney Alan J. Pope was recently reappointed as a member of the New York State Judicial Hearing Officer (JHO) Selection Advisory Committee for the state’s Third Judicial Department. His new term began on April 1, 2025, and extends through March 31, 2027. The JHO Selection

Einstein Bros. Bagels formally opens at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Einstein Bros. Bagels location at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is now in operation. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) and

Willow Point names new administrator
VESTAL, N.Y. — Sonya Moshier is Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s new administrator, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Thursday. Moshier brings more than 30 years of experience in health-care leadership to the role. She previously served in both public and private settings around the state and has a strong background in senior-care operations

UHS to receive nearly $4 million from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — United Health Services Inc. (UHS) announced it will receive nearly $3.9 million in multi-year funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s new

New York manufacturing index falls for a third straight month in May
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index dipped to -9.2 in May, declining for a third consecutive month. In the past few months,
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