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Harris Beach Murtha launches AI-industry team
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The law firm Harris Beach Murtha has launched an artificial-intelligence (AI) industry team to help clients with navigating the legal, ethical, regulatory, and business challenges raised by the fast-developing technology. The firm, which is headquartered in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, has offices in Syracuse, Ithaca, and Binghamton. Harris Beach Murtha says […]

Four new tenants to move into former Price Chopper location on Route 31 in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Four new retail tenants are set to move into the space that was previously occupied by a Price Chopper store along Route

ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC recently announced it has been awarded a multimillion-dollar U.S. Army contract to advance artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) readiness through the generation of high-fidelity synthetic radio frequency (RF-Gen) datasets to enhance operational capabilities in electronic warfare (EW) and signal intelligence (SIGINT) domains. RF-Gen leverages state-of-the-art generative AI

Community Wellness Partners awarded $2.6 million grant to launch PACE program
CLINTON, N.Y. — Community Wellness Partners of Clinton says it will use a state grant of $2.6 million to establish a Program of All-Inclusive Care

Upstate Medical startup wins $10K Rothschild Award in pitch contest
SYRACUSE — BiRed Imaging Inc. is an Upstate Medical University startup developing an AI (artificial intelligence)-powered contactless breast-cancer screening technology. The company was selected as the winner of the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Nov. 12 Biotech Innovation Pitch. A panel of six judges selected BiRed Imaging after listening to brief pitches

Next Corning Community College leader starts in early January
CORNING — The eighth president of Corning Community College will begin his new duties on Jan. 2, 2026. The SUNY board of trustees voted Nov. 14 to name Terence Finley as the school’s next leader. Finley — who is a graduate of SUNY Brockport — currently serves as VP and COO at Harris-Stowe State University

Public phase of Landmark Theatre’s $8.7M Centennial Campaign is underway
Theatre marquee dedicated to Magnarelli family SYRACUSE — The public phase of the Landmark Theatre’s $8.7 million Centennial Campaign is now open. The campaign seeks to raise the final

Grant funding awarded to five woman-owned businesses in Oneida, Herkimer counties
ROME — Five woman-owned businesses in Herkimer and Oneida counties are now using $5,000 grant awards to support their growth and development. The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is behind the grant initiative with support from Baird Private Wealth Management and the Griffiss Institute of Rome, which hosted the award ceremony, per the

Allegiant Air to expand direct flights from Syracuse to Fort Lauderdale
SYRACUSE — Allegiant Air plans to expand its nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in the early part of next year. Beginning Feb. 11, 2026, Allegiant Air will operate four flights weekly directly to the South Florida destination, doubling its average current frequency of two flights weekly,

Winter Fair 2026 set for late January with rides, reindeer, reminders of summer
GEDDES — The food, rides, music, and entertainment that people enjoy throughout the summer are again returning to the New York State Fairgrounds in late January 2026. The event will also have a Healthcare Village, free parking, evening fireworks, and reindeer from Hanggi Farms in Ontario County. The 2026 Winter Fair is set for the
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