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Syracuse STEAM High School opens to first class of students
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Freshman students began their studies at the new Syracuse STEAM High School on Wednesday after local officials held a grand-opening event on

State funding awarded to farm and food businesses for equipment, infrastructure improvements
ALBANY, N.Y. — Farms, food processors, and distributors in Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and the North Country are among 69 across New

UTICA, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $500,000 grant for an investigation ongoing at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI)

Five arrested for theft of golf carts from Millstone Golf Course
ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — The New York State Police say they have arrested five people in connection with the theft of three golf carts from Millstone Golf Course in the town of Elbridge. On Aug. 26, at 2:26 a.m., New York State Police from the Auburn station, along with Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies and Auburn Police

Operation Oswego County announces details on The Summit: Oswego County Manufacturing 2025
FULTON, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) says the event called The Summit: Oswego County Manufacturing 2025 will return next month. It’s scheduled for Oct.

Twenty finalists selected for this year’s $3 million Grow-NY competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — Companies from Ithaca and Canandaigua are among 20 firms selected as finalists in the 7th round of the Grow-NY food and agriculture

Operation Oswego County names economic-development manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) has named Nathan Emmons economic-development manager. Since joining OOC in 2023, Emmons has been instrumental in advancing high-impact economic-development initiatives and building strong relationships with local businesses, the organization said in an Aug. 26 announcement. In his expanded role, Emmons will lead efforts to develop key sites, manage

NSF awards SUNY Poly instructor $175,000 for wireless-communication research
MARCY, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an assistant professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy $175,000 for research on
Oneida County hotels post strong month of business in July
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels registered a rise in overnight guests in July, as two other key indicators of business performance also improved. The

SUNY Broome fall semester enrollment rises 17 percent compared to a year ago
DICKINSON, N.Y. — SUNY Broome Community College says its enrollment for the fall semester is up 17 percent, a gain of 559 students, compared to
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