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Syracuse University inks pouring-rights agreement with Coca-Cola, switching from PepsiCo
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has signed an agreement with the Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), making it the official non-alcoholic beverage partner of the university

Butler Disposal employee killed on the job after car strikes him
GRANBY, N.Y. — An employee of Butler Disposal Systems, the largest trash hauler in Oswego County, was killed on the job Monday afternoon, Aug. 11,

Five finalists selected for ninth round of Genius NY business accelerator
SYRACUSE — Firms from Utica, Syracuse, Ohio, New Jersey, and Sweden are among the five finalists selected for the ninth round the Genius NY business

Upstate Medical, SUNY Canton sign agreement for 4+3 doctor of physical therapy degree
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and SUNY Canton in St. Lawrence County have a new affiliation agreement for students who want to earn a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree. The new 4+3 DPT early-assurance program allows qualified high-school seniors the chance to complete their undergraduate education at SUNY Canton and “guarantees

Open house on the fifth contract of the I-81 project set for Wednesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 13, focusing on the construction on

Renovation work continues, as Syracuse STEAM High School readies for first class
SYRACUSE — Just a few weeks away from the start of the 2025-2026 school year, construction crews continue their efforts to get the new Syracuse STEAM High School ready to welcome 250 freshman students for instruction. STEAM is short for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The school is bringing new life to the former

Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate moves to new Utica office
UTICA, N.Y. — Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate LLC has come a long way since starting as a home-based business just a few years ago. The company recently celebrated its new office in Utica as it continues to grow. Andrew Carpenter-Brockway, owner and broker, first got into selling real estate in 2016, right after completing his first

Upstate airports win federal funding for projects, equipment
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Airports serving the Binghamton area, Ithaca, Oswego County, and areas of the North Country are recipients of federal funding for projects and equipment purchases. They’re among 16 facilities awarded a total of more than $21 million for the projects. This federal money was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement

Syracuse airport’s $28 million expansion made many upgrades
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s a construction project that sought to enhance the passenger experience at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The effort included a component that was meant to keep “International” in the airport’s name. The $28.4 million expansion and modernization project was awarded $20 million from the New York governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport

City of Binghamton seeks Clinton Street DRI proposals by Aug. 15
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Project proposals for the City of Binghamton’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) state grant award are due by Friday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham recently announced the launch of the funding-application process for the Clinton Street DRI. He invited Binghamton businesses, property owners, nonprofit leaders, and community
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