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Oswego Health Foundation’s 6th annual gala raises more than $132K
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The Oswego Health Foundation’s 6th annual gala, “The Power of Pink,” drew a crowd of 252 generous guests and supporters at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center on Nov. 8 and raised more than $132,000 to advance local health care. Proceeds from this year’s gala will support the creation of a […]

Rome Health, North Country hospitals awarded state grants for IT, cybersecurity work
ALBANY, N.Y. — Rome Health Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg are among the hospitals awarded state funding for

SUNY Canton hosts 2nd North Country Launch Day for student entrepreneurs
CANTON, N.Y. — Enterprising students from area North Country colleges and universities got together at the second North Country Launch Day at SUNY Canton in early November. Launch Day is a collaborative, day-long event, designed to spark entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on learning. Organized by SUNY Canton and Clarkson University’s Shipley Center for Innovation, this challenge

New Watertown International Airport terminal opens
HOUNSFIELD — Construction crews have completed their work on the new terminal at the Watertown International Airport. The 25,000-square-foot terminal was built as part of an ongoing redevelopment of the airport. It includes a lobby, upgraded ticketing and baggage-claim areas, a new passenger jet bridge, and other amenities, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul said

SUNY Oswego’s Nwosu serves on board of national association for state schools
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The leader of an area SUNY school is now serving on the board of directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu was one of five educational leaders elected to the AASCU board on Nov. 17 during the organization’s annual conference for presidents and

Excellus announces recipients of 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards
A total of 22 Upstate nonprofit organizations are the recipients of 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards from Rochester–based health insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Excellus describes the grants as an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. Twenty-two nonprofit organizations in the Central
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. — Otis Technology, which specializes in gun maintenance, has promoted Brad McIntyre to CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026. McIntyre currently serves as executive VP and has worked for Otis for more than 25 years, per a Tuesday company email. Otis Technology is located at 6987 Laura St. in Lyons Falls in Lewis

State awards grant funding to community centers across the region
ALBANY, N.Y. — Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, the Town of Herkimer, YMCA of Broome County, and United Helpers Care, Inc. in St. Lawrence County

SUNY Oswego president named to board of national association for state schools
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu is now serving on the board of directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). Nwosu was one of five educational leaders elected to the AASCU board on Nov. 17 during the organization’s annual conference for presidents and chancellors in Nashville, Tennessee. AASCU is

Lewis County businesses recognized during Naturally Lewis awards event
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Red Barn Meats, Inc. of Croghan is this year’s Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award recipient. The meat processor, located northeast of Lowville
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