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Regal to remodel theatres at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Regal on Monday announced plans to remodel its theatres at Destiny USA as part of a $20 million effort at Pyramid’s three

Bassett Healthcare Network appoints new board chairman
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The board of directors of Bassett Healthcare Network announced it has elected Douglas Hastings as its new chairman. The board elected Hastings

Oneonta man busted for stealing from Lowe’s store where he worked
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Police in Oneonta announced that this week they arrested a man for multiple thefts from the Lowe’s store where

Hamilton College awarded grant funding for campus arts and technology projects
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hamilton College will use a grant of nearly $500,000 to pay for projects related to technology and the arts. The Chevy Chase,

VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University’s Decker School of Nursing will use a $2.8 million federal grant to provide financial support for graduate nursing students. The

Cuomo signs law reauthorizing MWBE contractor involvement in state contracts
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week has signed into law a measure that reauthorizes the minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) program for

Owner of DJM Construction arrested for taking payment for work he didn’t complete
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced that they have arrested a construction company owner for accepting more than $59,000 in payments for

CABVI selects Welsh as new president and CEO
UTICA, N.Y. — The board of directors of Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) announced it has chosen Edward Welsh as its

NYSERDA announces 19 semifinalists in this year’s 76West competition
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on Monday announced the 19 semifinalists for the 76West clean-energy competition. NYSERDA said it chose

People news: Herkimer College hires Maddox as PR assistant
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has hired Kira Maddox, of Whitesboro, as a public relations assistant. She will be responsible for
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