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SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute to advance chip research
ALBANY, N.Y. — It’s an effort that seeks to bolster future semiconductor research and workforce development. The new SUNY-NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII) will support New York State’s leadership in “next generation semiconductor innovation by leveraging the world-class infrastructure at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex so leading faculty researchers across SUNY’s four university centers […]

McMahon reacts to Micron’s delayed construction schedule
CLAY, N.Y. — The timeline for construction of the fabrication (fab) facilities at Micron Technology Inc.’s (NASDAQ: MU) upcoming semiconductor campus in the town of Clay has been pushed back. Construction on the first fab — which was previously anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and conclude in the second quarter of

Tompkins Financial boosts quarterly dividend by nearly 5 percent
ITHACA ,N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that its board of directors has approved payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 65 cents per share for the fourth quarter, up 4.8 percent from the 62 cents it paid last quarter. The new dividend was payable on Nov. 14, to common shareholders

Seneca Foods’ net sales rise 8 percent in latest fiscal quarter
FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Seneca Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) recently reported that its net sales for the fiscal quarter ending Sept. 27, 2025 rose 8.1 percent to $460 million from $425.5 million in the same quarter a year ago. The company — a Finger Lakes–based provider of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities across the

The Forest Grill opens at Point Place Casino
SULLIVAN, N.Y. — The Forest Grill, a casual and rustic farm to fork American grill restaurant, is set to formally open on Nov. 19 at Point Place Casino in the Bridgeport area of the town of Sullivan, in Madison County. It’s the next phase of the $50 million expansion of the casino, which is also

Geneva General Hospital Women’s Health Services earns ACR designation
GENEVA, N.Y. — Geneva General Hospital’s Women’s Health Services has been designated a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR), a recognition awarded to facilities that demonstrate excellence in breast imaging. This designation reflects accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy and MRI, according to

Senior housing project on Binghamton’s north side is complete
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham on Wednesday on Nov. 12 announced the completion of a $3.2 million senior and affordable-housing project on Munsell

Greek Peak Mountain Resort begins making snow ahead of new ski season
VIRGIL, N.Y. — Greek Peak Mountain Resort says it started making snow on Monday evening, Nov. 10, ahead of the upcoming 2025-2026 ski season. The effort continued into the following day with coverage on the Karyatis Way, Meadow, Platonic, Lower Platonic, Elysian Fields, Stoic, and Odyssey trails, as well as the tubing hill. Greek Peak

Annual Cortaca Jug football game returning to Yankee Stadium in 2026
CORTLAND, N.Y. — SUNY Cortland makes the short trip to Ithaca College for this Saturday’s annual football battle with the Cortaca Jug on the line

IKEA to hold Nov. 21 grand opening at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Home-furnishings retailer IKEA has set the grand opening of its store at Destiny USA in Syracuse for Nov. 21. Destiny USA had announced IKEA’s upcoming arrival back on July 8. The new store will bring “affordable, well-designed” home furnishings and a Swedish-inspired shopping experience, the company said in its announcement. “As we
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