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Herkimer College launches projects to upgrade athletic facilities
HERKIMER — Herkimer County Community College recently announced it has formally broken ground on a series of projects to transform the college’s athletic facilities to elevate the experience for student athletes, officials, and fans. The project will modernize existing spaces, enhance accessibility, and create “top-tier” competition venues with an expected completion by the end of […]

Rooster’s Smash Burgers serves up burgers and a welcoming environment
UTICA — Focus on one thing and do it well. That’s the goal of Rooster’s Smash Burgers owner Javon Pratt. His restaurant, open for nearly four years, focuses only on burgers with the goal of making the best burger around. Pratt used to own a pizzeria before selling it in 2019. He also worked for

Upstate Medical University contributes $3.2 billion to state economy, report finds
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new report finds Upstate Medical University contributes $3.2 billion to the state economy and supports, directly and indirectly, more than 24,000

Oneida Indian Nation to host vendor and economic-development conference Sept. 12
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation says it will host a half-day conference titled “Doing Business with the Oneida Indian Nation” on Sept. 12. The conference is scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona. This event is for prospective and existing vendors and regional business partners interested

NBT Bancorp boosts quarterly dividend by nearly 9 percent
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) announced on Monday that its board of directors has approved an increase of its quarterly cash dividend

ConnextCare uses $100K Delta Dental grant to complete hybrid dental room
OSWEGO, N.Y. — ConnextCare announced it has used a $100,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation to complete a hybrid dental room at its Oswego

MMRI holds graduation ceremony for summer fellows program
UTICA, N.Y. — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) of Utica on Friday held its annual graduation ceremony to honor the accomplishments of its 13 summer fellows who completed the scientific program. For 10 weeks, these Summer Fellows studied in the laboratories of MMRI’s principal investigators gaining scientific-research experience. MMRI selected students based on academic excellence,

State Police arrest man for theft of $2,100 in merchandise from Horseheads Walmart store
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — New York State Police say they arrested a Corning man on Friday, July 25 for allegedly stealing more than $2,100 worth of

Work wraps on Syracuse airport’s $28 million expansion, boulevard-bridge work
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crews have completed work on a $28.4 million project to enhance the passenger experience at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The expansion

Utica to host Special Olympics New York State Summer Games from 2026-2028
UTICA, N.Y. — Special Olympics New York has selected Utica to host its State Summer Games for the next three years between 2026 and 2028.
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