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All New York State mass-vaccination sites will accept walk-ins starting Thursday
Beginning Thursday, all New York State mass-vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in COVID vaccine shots on a first come, first

State breaks ground on $9.5 million resiliency project in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Construction is underway in Oswego at International Pier on a $9.5 million resiliency project funded through the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resiliency and

People news: Empire Center names Warren director of research
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire Center for Public Policy — an Albany–based fiscally conservative think tank and government-watchdog group — announced it has appointed Peter

Cuomo says this year’s State Fair is a go, with limits
GEDDES, N.Y. — After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Fair will return this summer between Aug. 20

Binghamton firm secures funding in pursuit of lithium-ion Gigafactory in Endicott
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Imperium3 New York Inc. (iM3NY) on Wednesday announced “significant” funding for the development of its lithium-ion Gigafactory in Endicott. Based in Binghamton,

Lockheed Martin Owego plant to work on Navy contract for aircraft for Korea
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp.’s (NYSE: LMT) Owego facility was recently awarded a $447.2 million order from the U.S. Navy against a previously issued basic-ordering agreement. This order provides for the production and delivery of 12 MH-60R aircraft for the government of the Republic of Korea. Work will be performed in Owego (52 percent);

Binghamton University, SUNY Broome announce agreement for School of Management students
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University and SUNY Broome Community College have announced an agreement that paves the way for SUNY Broome students who want to

Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone opens
VERONA, N.Y. — The Hampton Inn Verona at Turning Stone — located at 5186 Route 365, adjacent to Turning Stone Resort Casino — held a

In Oneida County, 40 percent of residents have now received at least one COVID vaccine dose
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Tuesday morning hit the 40 percent mark for share of the total population that has received at least one

State budget includes more funding for SUNY EOCs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The new state budget included a “significant increase in funding” for SUNY’s 10 Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) and two outreach centers. The
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