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Town of Maine looking to bring natural gas line to hamlet
TOWN OF MAINE, N.Y. — Government officials are requesting money to get a natural-gas line to serve businesses and the elementary school in the hamlet

Hancock Estabrook signs lease extension in Axa Tower I, moving to building’s top three floors
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hancock Estabrook, LLP has signed a 13-year extension of its current lease in Axa Tower I and plans to relocate to the
Broome County reaches occupancy-tax agreement with Airbnb
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Airbnb, the online rental service, will start paying occupancy taxes to Broome County under a new agreement. The online service, which allows
People news: SRC names Virgo director of counter-UAS systems
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it has promoted James Virgo to director, counter-UAS systems. Virgo will oversee the direction and technical development of SRC’s

Syracuse airport says April passenger traffic rose 18 percent
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Passenger traffic at Syracuse Hancock International Airport was up more than 18 percent in the month of April, compared to April 2017.

Crouse Health earns “comprehensive stroke center” designation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health says it has certification as a “comprehensive stroke center,” reflecting the “highest level of regional experience for the treatment of

People news: Carthage Area Hospital adds general surgeon, Stephan, to medical staff
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Dr. Rabie N. Stephan has joined Carthage Area Hospital’s surgical clinic team as a general surgeon. He joins the medical staff as
Hospice of the Finger Lakes to merge with Hospice of Central New York
The boards of directors and the leadership of Hospice of the Finger Lakes (HFL) and Hospice of Central New York (HCNY) have agreed to merge.

M&T Bank elects Pearson to board of directors
BUFFALO, N.Y. — M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB) announced the election of Kevin J. Pearson to its board of directors and the board of its

Community Foundation names Wicks as special projects coordinator
UTICA, N.Y. — Joseph B. Wicks, of Bouckville, has been named special projects coordinator at the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, the organization
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