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Federal Reserve approves Canadian bank’s request for bigger stake in KeyBank parent
The Federal Reserve on Thursday said it has approved a request by the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) to increase its minority investment in the

Binghamton University, Guthrie Clinic sign research agreement
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Enhanced collaboration on future research initiatives to benefit outcomes and the wellness of the community are the goals of a new collaborative research agreement (CRA) between Binghamton University and the Guthrie Clinic. Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger and Guthrie Clinic President/CEO Edmund Sabanegh signed the agreement into effect Friday, Dec. 13. The

Micron gives SU’s IVMF $3 million to help veterans, military families find semiconductor careers
SYRACUSE, N.Y.— Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) is giving $3 million to the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University (SU)

Seneca Foods’ net sales rise more than 4 percent in latest fiscal quarter
FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Seneca Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: SENEA, SENEB) recently reported that its net sales for the quarter ending Sept. 28, 2024 rose 4.4 percent to $425.5 million from $407.5 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The company — a Finger Lakes–based provider of packaged fruits and vegetables, with facilities across the U.S.,

Syracuse Triple-A team to get new owner but stay here & with Mets
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A New York City firm will soon be the new owner of the Syracuse Mets, the Triple-A baseball affiliate of the New York Mets, but the team will continue playing its games in Syracuse. Syracuse will also remain the New York Mets’ top minor-league baseball affiliate. Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) on Dec.

JetBlue to keep twice-daily, nonstop flights from Syracuse to Orlando
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JetBlue Airways’ (NASDAQ: JBLU) twice-daily, nonstop flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) directly to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will continue. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced the extension on Dec. 9. JetBlue increased the frequency of its daily nonstop flights to Orlando to twice-daily earlier

FLLT acquires land near wildlife management area
CATHARINE, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) has purchased 30 wooded acres in the town of Catharine, located adjacent to the Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Located off Oak Hill Road, the property shares a boundary with a section of the Finger Lakes Trail that follows along Cayuta Creek. “This latest project

Ithaca celebrates completion of three housing developments
ITHACA, N.Y. — New York State Homes and Community Renewal completed a new housing complex with 118 all-electric homes in Ithaca’s Northside Neighborhood and the rehabilitation of two outdated Ithaca Housing Authority properties in a $75 million project. The project preserves and adds to the city of Ithaca’s public-housing options, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced.

JMA Wireless to use $44 million CHIPS award for facility upgrades, new jobs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JMA Wireless in Syracuse will use nearly $44 million from the federal CHIPS & Science Law for upgrades to its 5G manufacturing

OCC holds December graduation, nurse-pinning ceremony
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) awarded associate degrees to about 230 December 2024 graduates during a ceremony held Wednesday evening, Dec. 11. OCC held the ceremony at the SRC Arena on campus at 4585 West Seneca Turnpike. Prior to the graduation ceremony, OCC also held its nurse-pinning ceremony, recognizing 29 students who completed
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