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ICM Controls of Cicero is sold to private-equity firm
CICERO, N.Y. — Lorraine Capital, LLC, a Buffalo–based private-equity firm, announced it has acquired ICM Controls, Inc. of Cicero and its affiliates. ICM Controls is

People news: Herkimer College adds Kershaw as technology support technician
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Jarod P. Kershaw as a technology support technician. Kershaw, of Salisbury Center, is responsible

Excellus accepting nonprofits’ applications for maternal-health program grant funding
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Monday said that nonprofit organizations can submit ideas for its Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) funding. The money specifically targets

Tompkins Community Bank adds Harris as new VP of commercial lending
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has hired Lawrence Harris as VP, commercial banking relationship manager. With 35 years of experience, Harris will

SUNY approves next president for Onondaga Community College
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — The SUNY board of trustees on Tuesday approved Warren Hilton as the next president of Onondaga Community College (OCC). Hilton begins his

Bond, Schoeneck & King to combine with smaller Long Island firm, adding 23 lawyers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a Syracuse–based law firm with 250 attorneys across 13 offices, says it will soon be combining with

TEAM Tioga celebrates partnership success
OWEGO, N.Y. — TEAM Tioga recently held a breakfast event, titled “Tioga Together: Advancing the Vision,” at Tioga Downs Casino Resort to celebrate the success

Upstate Medical University awarded more than 470 degrees during Sunday commencement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University on Sunday awarded 474 degrees during its commencement ceremony held at Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War

Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council approves first phase of I-81 project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The policy committee of the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council on Friday approved the first phase of the Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project. The

Community Foundation seeks applicants for first responder grants
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will accept applications from May 1 through June 30 for its Hero Fund American
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