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Dot Transportation is hiring truck drivers in Liverpool
Training available at new school SALINA — Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) says it wants to hire more drivers, and at the same time, has also started an in-house, driver-training school at the company’s Liverpool distribution center in the town of Salina. DTI is […]

Community Bank announces acquisition of 7 Pennsylvania bank branches
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Community Financial System, Inc., (NYSE: CBU) announced it will acquire seven branches of Santander Bank, N.A. in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The deal also includes certain branch-related loans and deposits, and Community Bank will purchase related wealth-management relationships. Community Bank expects to assume about $600 million in deposits

Operation Oswego County annual meeting includes project review, local awards
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County and the County of Oswego IDA (COIDA) in 2024 helped with projects that resulted in the creation or retention

Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate formally opens new Utica office
UTICA, N.Y. — Brockway-Carpenter Real Estate is celebrating its new office at 288 Genesee Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26. The office is located on the second floor of the building. According to an announcement from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, the formal opening event will take place from 4-6 p.m.

Air Force’s Rome Lab generated nearly $600 million economic impact in latest fiscal year
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate in Rome had a $599 million economic impact on the Utica-Rome and Syracuse metropolitan statistical

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, which plans to expand to Syracuse area, announces rebrand
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, which has plans to expand into the Syracuse area later this year, on Monday said it is

New York manufacturing activity declines for a fourth straight month in June
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index fell to -16.0 in June, with business activity in the sector declining for a fourth consecutive month. In the past few months, the index dipped to -9.2 in May after rising 12 points but remaining below zero at -8.1 in April. The index fell 26 points

Oneida County Tourism releases 2025 Destination Guide
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT) has released its 2025 Destination Guide, a key resource for visitors and locals that showcases Oneida County’s offerings including special events, Erie Canal bicentennial highlights, a seasonal bucket list, family-friendly attractions, agritourism activities, and more. “This is truly my favorite guide we’ve ever produced,” OCT President Sarah Foster

Inaugural Oneida County Restaurant Week set for July
It’s an opportunity to explore bold flavors and support area small businesses. What’s Upstate is launching Oneida County Restaurant Week this summer from July 13-24 to encourage residents and visitors alike to get out and visit restaurants all around the county. The event takes inspiration from the former Utica Restaurant Week, which started just before

Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market set for 2025 weekly seasonal operations in Clinton Square
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market returns to Clinton Square for its 53rd season on Tuesday morning. The seasonal, weekly event is available
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