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Runnings, a Minnesota–based retailer, set to expand into upstate New York
ROME, N.Y. — Runnings, a Marshall, Minn.–based, family-owned retailer of general merchandise, today announced plans to expand into upstate New York this fall. The new

Cuomo announces $3.6M in job-training funding, including North Country, Mohawk Valley groups
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced $3.6 million to support education and job-training programs he says will help low-income workers find employment in
United Way for Cortland County accepts sports complex as member agency
CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — The J.M. McDonald Sports Complex announced the United Way for Cortland County has accepted its application to become a member agency. The

Empire Brewing Company seeking federal funding for expansion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire Brewing Company, a Syracuse–based brewer of handcrafted ales and lagers, has plans to expand its operations and add jobs. The brewery
State selects Florida firm to manage food and beverage areas at State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Tampa, Fla.–based Ovations Food Services is the new operator of restaurants and catering services at the New York State Fair in Geddes.
Corning’s Rockwell Museum announces name consolidation, new branding
CORNING, N.Y. — The Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning has announced a name consolidation and new branding for the organization. The consolidated name,

Second hotel planned for Syracuse’s Inner Harbor, Cuomo says
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts and COR Development Co., LLC are partnering to bring a second hotel under Starwood’s Element brand to the
WYNIT Distribution acquires Speed Commerce’s Navarre
CICERO, N.Y. — WYNIT Distribution, LLC of Cicero today announced the completion of its acquisition of Navarre, the retail-distribution business of Richardson, Texas–based Speed Commerce,

AHL honors Crunch’s Dolgon and Comets’ Esche with excellence awards
The American Hockey League (AHL) today announced it has honored Crunch owner Howard Dolgon with its Thomas Ebright Award in recognition of Dolgon’s career contributions

The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel opens in Clayton
CLAYTON, N.Y. — The Buffalo–based Hart Hotels, Inc. on Wednesday announced the opening of the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton on the St. Lawrence
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