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Colgate launches lower campus project in major expansion
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Colgate University announced it will create a cohesive Lower Campus along Broad Street as part of the most significant campus expansion in its history, Colgate launched its comprehensive “Third-Century Plan” in 2019, flagging the completion of the Residential Commons system and the Lower Campus as initial priorities. First-year and second-year students currently […]
CNY region jobless rates fall in April from a year ago
The unemployment rates in the Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Elmira regions were all lower in April compared to April 2024, pointing to a strong job market. The figures are part of the latest New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) data released on May 20. Regional unemployment rates The jobless rate in
Oneida County hotel occupancy rises more than 3 percent in April
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County hotels posted an increase in overnight guests in April, as two other key indicators of business performance declined. The hotel-occupancy

Herkimer College graduates 13 from police training course
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer College graduated 13 cadets in its seventh class from the Phase I Pre-Employment Police Basic Training course at a ceremony on May 29. “Thirteen cadets have completed this program successfully and will be serving nine different law-enforcement agencies across central New York,” Herkimer College Officer-In-Charge Nick Laino said in an announcement.
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing graduates 75 in latest class
UTICA, N.Y. — St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) graduated 75 new nurses in a May 17 ceremony. It was the college’s 119th graduation and was held at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, following a procession across Genesee Street from SECON. SECON President Kimberly Panko and Dean of Student and Faculty Development Julie Wells-Tsiatos

ConMed to pay dividend for Q2 on July 3
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker originally based in the greater Utica region, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly

Munson receives $2 million gift from estate of former trustee
UTICA, N.Y. — Munson has received a $2 million estate gift from the late William L. Boyle, Jr., one of the largest contributions to Munson

Oneida County issues Cornhill revitalization plan
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County, which is working in partnership with the City of Utica and the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, unveiled

Herkimer College names new president
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has named Terri Grates Day as the 5th president of the college upon recommendation from the college’s board of trustees. Grates Day, who will begin her tenure at a date to be determined, is a 1st-generation college graduate and Herkimer College alumna. She most recently served as VP

Little Falls pizzeria changes ownership
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — A wood-fired pizza restaurant in the Stone Mill building in Little Falls has a new owner and will soon reopen with
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