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Ithaca College expands public electric-vehicle charging network
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College (IC) says it has completed a project to “dramatically” expand electric-vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across its South Hill campus. The

SUNY ESF students seek timber-bridge project for next semester
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Students in the construction-management program at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) are seeking a client for a timber-bridge

Lockheed Martin plans for $51 million expansion project at Owego plant
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) has plans for a $51 million expansion project at its plant in Owego. The project would involve

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton says its Johnson City surgery center is nearing completion
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton says construction of a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is nearing completion in Johnson City. Located in

NY SMART I-Corridor Opportunity Exchange focused on opportunities in advanced manufacturing
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Niagara Partnership, a co-convener of the NY SMART I-Corridor, on Monday hosted an Opportunity Exchange. The event brought together business leaders, educators, and economic-development partners from across the Buffalo Niagara region to explore opportunities in advanced manufacturing, the semiconductor supply chain, and workforce development. The event included updates from Micron

Binghamton’s State Street parking garage to close Jan. 5, ahead of demolition
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham says the State Street parking garage will close on Jan. 5, 2026, ahead of its demolition next year.

Rehab work on I-86 in Tioga County is now complete
OWEGO, N.Y. — Crews have completed work on a $47 million project to improve a key stretch of Interstate 86 (I-86) in the town of
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Otis Technology, which specializes in gun maintenance, has promoted Brad McIntyre to CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026. McIntyre currently serves as executive VP and has worked for Otis for more than 25 years, per a Tuesday company email. Otis Technology is located at 6987 Laura St. in Lyons Falls in Lewis

Tioga Downs Foundation awards $2 million to area nonprofits
NICHOLS, N.Y. — The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation has awarded $2 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier and Northern Pennsylvania.

Four new tenants to move into former Price Chopper location on Route 31 in Clay
CLAY, N.Y. — Four new retail tenants are set to move into the space that was previously occupied by a Price Chopper store along Route
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