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Otis Technology set for new leadership to begin 2026
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Otis Technology in Lewis County has promoted the company’s executive VP to serve as CEO, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brad McIntyre has worked for Otis for more than 25 years, per the firm’s Dec. 9 announcement. Otis Technology, which specializes in gun maintenance, is located at 6987 Laura St. in Lyons […]
Griffiss Institute generated $15.4M impact on Mohawk Valley in FY24, study found
ROME, N.Y. — In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Rome’s Griffiss Institute generated a more than $15 million impact on the economy of the Mohawk Valley.
Five Star Bank parent company completes $80 million subordinated debt offering
WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, announced that it has recently completed a private placement of $80
New York manufacturing index ends 2025 in negative territory
Respondents to the monthly Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicated unexpected contraction in the manufacturing sector with the general-business conditions index plunging 23 points to -3.9
Naturally Lewis Awards Night honors businesses, owners
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — A meat processor located northeast of Lowville is this year’s recipient of the Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award. Red Barn Meats, Inc. was among the businesses that Naturally Lewis recognized during its Membership Awards Night held on Nov. 19 at the Town Hall Theater in Lowville. The event brought together more than
Riverside Farm Market formally opens at new location in St. Lawrence County
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Riverside Farm Market, a farm-direct store offering locally sourced products and prepared meals, recently formally opened at its new location at 6759 Route 11 in the town of Potsdam, in St. Lawrence County. The business, owned by Joe Eisele and Dean Laubscher, held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the St.
Oswego Hospital medical staff appoints new leadership
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2025-2026, including David Bass, DO, as president and Michael Danise, MD, as VP, according to a Dec. 8 announcement from Oswego Health. Dr. Bass, a board-certified cardiologist, has served the community since 2020 through the Center of Cardiology at Oswego Health
New York cheese production rises more than 4 percent in October
New York production facilities produced nearly 78 million pounds of cheese (excluding cottage cheese) in October of this year. That’s up 4.2 percent from the approximately 74.8 million pounds produced in both September 2025 and October 2024, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported. U.S. cheese production (excluding cottage cheese) totaled about 1.26
SUNY Poly dean awarded $50K grant to embed Google industry credentials into course work
MARCY, N.Y. — SUNY has awarded $50,000 to the dean of arts and sciences at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy through the Embedding
Deadline for MMRI 2026 summer-fellowship program applicants is early February
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) in Utica says college students interested in a summer fellowship can apply for consideration. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The program is open to both local and national undergraduate and graduate students. The MMRI Summer Fellowship is a 10-week, hands-on training program designed
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