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Renovation project at Rome Family YMCA is ongoing
ROME, N.Y. — The first phase of the renovation effort at the Rome Family YMCA on West Bloomfield Street is ongoing after transitioning from plans for new construction to an “ambitious” remodeling effort. The work conducted so far has included a brand-new Spin Studio with modern lighting, sound, and air conditioning, along with new paint, […]

NIH grant helps Cornell start autism-research center
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University’s Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City are starting an autism-research center using a three-year, $5.1 million

Community Bank parent declares Q4 dividend of 47 cents a share
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) — parent company of Community Bank, N.A. — recently announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of 47 cents per share of its common stock for the fourth quarter. The dividend will be payable on Jan. 12, to shareholders of record as of Dec.

NNY Community Foundation announces nearly $52K in Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund grants
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Northern New York (NNY) Community Foundation recently announced that three local organizations will share $51,900 in grant funding from its Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund for projects at places of historical significance. The nonprofits that will receive grant funding from the Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund are the following: • Constable

ICAN appoints four new members to board of directors
UTICA, N.Y. — Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) recently announced the appointment of four new board members: Anthony Brindisi, Iris Buczkowski, Keith Levatino, and Latavius Murray. These four will lend their expertise and talent in assisting with governance and guidance for the growing nonprofit. ICAN says it is a unique home and community-based network that

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SUNY Oneonta manufacturing bootcamp readies workers
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Nine residents of Otsego and Delaware counties earned a microcredential from their involvement in a recent manufacturing bootcamp through SUNY Oneonta’s Extended and Community Learning (ExCL) Center. The school held an Oct. 2 ceremony following the program, which is described as an intensive four-week effort designed to prepare workers for local manufacturing

Students get up-close look at area manufacturing plants
DeWITT, N.Y. — Area manufacturers hosted facility tours for students and educators across the region during October. MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and its affiliate, Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), organized the tours. Throughout October, more than 450 students from 11 school districts in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley got a look

National Grid to build transmission line connecting to Micron campus
CLAY, N.Y. — National Grid plans to build a two-mile, 345-kilovolt transmission-service line underground between an existing substation and the proposed Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) fabrication areas in the town of Clay. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) adopted the terms of a joint proposal during its meeting on Oct. 16, the office

MACNY’s Oct. 15 event covered workforce, energy issues, & more
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, on Oct. 15 hosted its annual legislative breakfast at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse, near Carrier Circle in the town of DeWitt. Those attending included key stakeholders, industry leaders, and legislators. It was an event that included a panel discussion on workforce, economic development, and energy issues.
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