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Paul McCartney to return to Syracuse for a concert in early June
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Paul McCartney returns to Syracuse for the first time in five years, as he brings his “Got Back Tour” to the Carrier

People news: Lanning joins Tioga County Economic Development and Planning
OWEGO, N.Y. — Sean Lanning recently joined Tioga County Economic Development and Planning as an education-workforce coordinator. In this role, Lanning will work with Tioga

Everson Museum of Art names three new board members
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Everson Museum of Art recently announced three new appointments to its board of trustees. Bishop Dr. H. Bernard Alex, Daniela (Savinelli) Molta, and Damian Vallelonga began their service on Jan. 1. They complete a group of 25 trustees who will continue to guide the Everson through the many challenges of the

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Barbagallo’s: A Family Business Success Story
DeWITT — This is a story about opportunity, stepping up to challenges and persevering in the face of adversity. The year was 1972. Al Barbagallo and his brothers had been picking vegetables and tomatoes on their father’s farm for several summers, even into their adult years. The farm, located on acreage bordering East Molloy Road

Utica College becomes Utica University
UTICA, N.Y. — Calling it the “worst kept secret” after news leaked Wednesday afternoon on social media, Laura Casamento on Thursday formally announced that Utica

Greater Binghamton Chamber economic-forecast event covers economic climate, challenges
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast event on Feb. 15. This year, Peter Kneis, group VP at

SUNY Poly, Fulton-Montgomery CC sign articulation agreements
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC) recently signed eight transfer-articulation agreements that will allow FMCC graduates to more easily transfer

High-school students can apply for 6th annual CNY Innovation Challenge
DeWITT, N.Y. — Central New York students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in the 6th annual CNY Innovation Challenge. It’s open to students

Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks set for early March
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks are set for early March with 51 restaurants participating this year. The 18th annual Dining Weeks promotion is

Tompkins Chamber’s Tavares tapped to chair CANYS board
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Tavares was recently elected to her second term on the Chamber Alliance of
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