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National Grid New York president to speak at SUNY Oswego on Oct. 24
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Sally Librera, president of National Grid New York, will be the featured guest during SUNY Oswego’s second annual Sheldon Lecture on

Naturally Lewis names nominees for membership awards, seeks votes
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis has announced the nominees for its 2025 Naturally Lewis Membership Awards and is accepting votes from the public on them through Oct. 24. It’s a chance for community members to have their say and help recognize Naturally Lewis member businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community

Downtown Farmers Market to conclude 2025 season on Tuesday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Downtown Farmers Market, which has operated on Tuesdays since June near Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse, will finish its 53rd season

NOCO installing energy-efficient lighting at 45 Tops Markets stores
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NOCO says its Energy Solutions team has been working with Tops Friendly Markets to install energy-efficient lighting at 45 of its grocery

Groundbreaking held for upcoming Mission Exchange Building in Syracuse, one of several DRI projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse on Thursday broke ground for construction of an $11.6 million mixed-use facility. The Mission Exchange Building

INSPYRE Innovation Hub is now open for entrepreneurs, the public to see
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The first in a series of monthly open-house events at the INSPYRE Innovation Hub (the expanded former Tech Garden) is set for Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. The 90-minute event allows those interested to “explore our startup services and programs and learn how we support entrepreneurs in Central [New York!],” per the

Utica to host the 2026 NYS Tourism Conference
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica will host the 2026 New York State Tourism Conference, presented by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The event is set for April 22-24, 2026 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica, located at 200 Genesee St. in downtown Utica. It will welcome more than 200 tourism professionals from across

State audit finds improved accuracy in Thruway toll collections
ALBANY, N.Y. — When it comes to Thruway tolls, the New York State Thruway Authority is generally accurate with its billing process, although a recent review identified some exceptions and recommended better monitoring and corrective actions. That’s according to an audit that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released Sept. 23. “The Thruway Authority has

Syracuse University, MLS collaborate on educational initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) is collaborating with Major League Soccer (MLS) on a new initiative that could benefit current and former players and

Oneida County budget proposal includes first property-tax increase in 13 years
UTICA, N.Y. — The proposed Oneida County budget includes a 2.9 percent increase in the property-tax levy, the first such increase in a county budget
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