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New North Country business park will be home to Tractor Supply store
LeRAY, N.Y. — Lundy Development and Property Management announced the start of site work on a new business park in the town of LeRay on Route 11 that will be home to Tractor Supply. The park, named Freedom Commons, is located between the Freedom Plaza and the Calcium Walmart on Route 11. Plans for the […]

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, which plans to expand to Syracuse area, announces rebrand
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, which has plans to expand into the Syracuse area later this year, on Monday said it is

MACNY Talent Development Awards honor contributions to workforce excellence
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association celebrated its 2025 Talent Development Awards on Monday, June 16 at The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (The MOST). MACNY co-hosted the event, which celebrated students, educators, and employers in the region, with Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB). “This celebration reflects the strength

New York manufacturing activity declines for a fourth straight month in June
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index fell to -16.0 in June, with business activity in the sector declining for a fourth consecutive month. In the past few months, the index dipped to -9.2 in May after rising 12 points but remaining below zero at -8.1 in April. The index fell 26 points

Raymond celebrates youth apprenticeship graduates
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation’s Youth Apprenticeship Program recently celebrated five graduates from the program, which offers high-school juniors and seniors a hands-on learning experience. In collaboration with Broome-Tioga Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), students spend two years at Raymond’s headquarters and expand their knowledge in fields including engineering, finance, and manufacturing while

St. John Fisher University’s Wegmans School of Nursing earns 10-year reaccreditation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has reaccredited the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University. The school earned

Two ESF alumni to donate $2 million to school fundraising campaign
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two 1979 graduates of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) plan to donate $2 million to the recently announced

Oneida County Tourism releases 2025 Destination Guide
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT) has released its 2025 Destination Guide, a key resource for visitors and locals that showcases Oneida County’s offerings including special events, Erie Canal bicentennial highlights, a seasonal bucket list, family-friendly attractions, agritourism activities, and more. “This is truly my favorite guide we’ve ever produced,” OCT President Sarah Foster

Syracuse basketball to face familiar foe, Tennessee, in 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The early part of the college basketball season is prime time for polishing your NCAA Tournament resume with wins against high-profile non-conference

Micron, Trump Administration announce expanded U.S. investments in manufacturing, R&D
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) and the Trump Administration on Thursday announced Micron’s plans to expand its U.S. investments to about $150 billion in domestic
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