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NBT to expand into western New York with acquisition of Evans Bancorp
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), the parent company of NBT Bank, announced it is expanding into western New York with the acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: EVBN). Under the deal, NBT will buy 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Evans in exchange for common shares of NBT in a transaction […]

Community Foundation fund established in DiMeo’s memory
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has announced a new fund, in honor of a longtime economic-development leader, supporting workforce

AmeriCU formally unveils newly renovated Cicero branch office
CICERO, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union unveiled its remodeled Cicero branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Sept. 9. New interactive teller machines offer new

ANDRO awarded $5.4 million Air Force contract for high-assurance waveform capability
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) has awarded a $5.4 million high-assurance waveform capability (HAWC) research and development contract to ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC. The goal of the pact is to further advance the state-of-the-art in true-software-based waveform development for enhancing software-defined radio communications, networking, interoperability, and security, the company

Nonprofits can apply for Excellus Health Equity Innovation Awards
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is accepting applications for its 2024 Health Equity Innovation Awards. The award grants provide funding to community-based organizations to

Work to begin on Madison County fiber-network installation
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — Work crews on the Madison County Connect project will begin installing the fiber network on Monday, Sept. 9 as the county partners

Griffiss Institute appoints general counsel and secretary to the board
ROME — The Griffiss Institute has recently appointed Dean Korsak as its new general counsel and secretary to the board of directors. He brings extensive experience as a recently retired military officer and supervisory attorney, with a strong background in technology and global operations. In his new role, Korsak will oversee the legal affairs of

Lupus organization awards $200K in research funding to MMRI
UTICA — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) recently received word that three previously supported systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) research projects would receive an additional $50,000 each in funding this year from The Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA). LADA also awarded an additional $50,000 for one new project focused on lupus nephritis, bringing the

Workforce Development Board offers training program for renewable-energy jobs
UTICA, N.Y. — The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison Counties, Inc., recently announced its new Building Pathways to the Infrastructure Careers grant

Griffiss Institute names VP of intergovernmental affairs
ROME — The Griffiss Institute recently appointed Angela Wright as its new VP of intergovernmental affairs. The organization said this strategic addition to its team is part of its continued efforts to expand the VICEROY Scholars program. “Angela’s proven track record in government relations and advocacy will be invaluable as we strengthen our strategic partnerships
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