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CIBA celebrates global entrepreneurship
Plus ça change, plus c’est la meme chose — Jean–Baptiste Alphonse Karr BINGHAMTON — The epigram attributed to French writer Karr translates as: “The more it changes, the more it remains the same thing.” How apropos of America’s historical attitude toward global trade, which periodically swings like a pendulum between encouraging and discouraging multilateral agreements. Encouraging […]

WRVO Public Media adds new signals in Rome, western Madison County
OSWEGO, N.Y. — WRVO Public Media has expanded its broadcast network with the addition of two new signals serving the city of Rome and western

Onondaga County Medical Society installs new president, officers
SALINA, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Medical Society (OCMS) has installed Dr. Mary Abdulky as its 189th president. The installation was part of the Medical

Cuomo, Cayuga Milk Ingredients oppose proposed Canadian regs on dairy product
The farmer owners of Cayuga Milk ingredients, Inc. in Aurelius invested more than $104 million in a “state-of-the-art” milk-processing facility to market their dairy ingredients, including the production of ultra-filtered milk, worldwide. That’s according to Kevin Ellis, CEO of Cayuga Milk Ingredients. Ellis is concerned that Canada is contemplating a national ingredients strategy that specifically
New state law to aid the expansion of homebrewing
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently signed into law legislation to help expand “homebrew” beer, wine, and cider-making in New York. The bill (S.1227B/A1100B) allows for the creation and operation of custom beer, wine, and cider-production centers that will rent space and equipment to people looking to produce beer, wine, or cider for home
ConMed reports Q3 profit dip, maintains earnings guidance
UTICA — ConMed Corporation (NASDAQ: CNMD) recently reported net earnings of $7.3 million, or 26 cents a share, in the third quarter, down from $8.9 million, or 32 cents, in the year-ago period. The earnings figure includes business acquisition and restructuring costs, along with a gain on the sale of the company’s facility in Centennial,

Community Bank to sponsor Empire State Winter Games
CANTON — Community Bank, N.A. on Oct. 26 announced that it would serve as the title sponsor for the 2017 Empire State Winter Games. Mark Tryniski, president and CEO of Community Bank, made the announcement during a press conference held at the bank’s branch in Canton in St. Lawrence County. “We feel it’s our obligation
A Suggested Post-Election Lesson Plan for Teachers
We have many teachers telling kids the country’s gone to Hades. Because voters chose Donald Trump. We have professors and college administrators coddling upset students, with safe zones, grief counselors, and sympathy. Please pardon me for my stupidity. But it seems to me that this election is a gold mine for good teachers. By good

Tioga Downs Casino opens after final approval from New York
NICHOLS, N.Y. — Tioga Downs Casino opened for business on Friday afternoon after the New York State Gaming Commission gave the facility final approval earlier in the

Kraze Burgers opens in Destiny USA’s food court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kraze Burgers, a quick-service gourmet burger chain, has opened an eatery in Destiny USA’s food court. Kraze Burgers, which got its start
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