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Picente lays out post-pandemic strategy in State of the County address
VERONA, N.Y. — Taking the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward was the focus of Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr.’s

Baltimore Woods Nature Center expands with land acquisition
MARCELLUS, N.Y. — Baltimore Woods Nature Center in Marcellus announced it has acquired 90 additional acres of land adjacent to the existing preserve, expanding to

Small Business Development Center at OCC announces new regional director
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Onondaga Community College (OCC) has a new regional director. Robert Griffin assumes the role that

Eight electric-vehicle charging stations installed in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — A Schenectady firm has installed eight electric-vehicle (EV) chargers at three locations in the city of Oswego. Four charging ports were installed

Broadway Utica announces Community Foundation funds to support performing arts
UTICA, N.Y. — As a way to support, expand, and continue its impact for years to come, Broadway Utica has formed a permanent partnership with

Syracuse airport expects nearly 29,000 travelers in six-day spring-break period
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is prepared for an “anticipated significant increase” in local school district spring-break travelers this year. From this

New York Business Plan Competition finalists advance to next round
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced 10 teams of students that have emerged as regional finalists in the New York Business Plan Competition.

Northern New York NBRC counties can apply for economic, infrastructure-development grants
The New York State Department of State has announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development

CNYSME recognizes Ed Riley with Crystal Ball Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Central New York Sales & Marketing Executives (CNYSME) is set to honor Ed Riley as the 45th recipient of its annual

The Compound brings butter and cheesy goodness to Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Butter and cheese lovers have a new dining option in Utica now that The Compound has opened its restaurant at 104 Genesee St. The Compound, which also has a Clinton location at 11 West Park Row, is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Sharrone and Anna Sofer. The Utica–area natives moved back to
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