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Regal movie theaters set for a remodel at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Regal movie theaters are slated to get an “extensive” remodel at Destiny USA this spring. Throughout the renovation process, Regal will

SUNY Poly renames nursing program
MARCY, N.Y. — The Department of Nursing at SUNY Polytechnic Institute is now the School of Nursing, a change that reflects the program’s growth and

Oneida Indian Nation selects New York businesses for Turning Stone project
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s renovation and expansion project at Turning Stone Resort Casino continues to support businesses based in the state. The Oneida Nation says it has selected 32 new businesses in the state to support aspects of the project. The businesses will provide a variety of services under the supervision of

Dinosaurs come alive at new Utica Zoo exhibit
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Zoo is adding a new international exhibit — Dino Discovery presented by The Flemma Group at Baird — from May

State accepting applications for 7th round of Grow-NY agribusiness competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — Firms interested in getting involved in the 7th round of the Grow-NY competition have until mid-May to apply. Empire State Development (ESD) says it’s now accepting applications for the food, beverage, and agriculture business competition. Organizers will select up to 20 “high-growth potential” food and agriculture startups from around the world as

NYS Comptroller audit finds record-keeping issue in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. — An audit by of the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli showed that the Herkimer village clerk-treasurer failed to maintain

AmeriCU Credit Union prepares to open relocated North Utica branch
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union is relocating its North Utica location from the Aspen Dental Plaza on North Genesee St. to 401 Herkimer Road

Kickboxing studio formally opens on March 24
UTICA, N.Y. — Renegade Kickboxing will celebrate its formal grand opening with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 24. The event, at 310 Broad St. in Utica, will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m., a live class demo at 5 p.m., tours, and refreshments. The kickboxing and fitness studio offers a

Binghamton business-plan competition has April 2 submission deadline
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton entrepreneurs still have a few weeks to make their submissions for this year’s Binghamton business-plan competition. Applications are due April 2.

Oneida County Tourism honors Utica Coffee at annual meeting
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Tourism (OCT) is honoring Utica Coffee Roasting Company owners Frank Elias and Heather Delia with the 2025 Christopher P. Destito
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