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Raymond, sister company repurpose Kirkwood building
$15.6 million project to create up to 45 new jobs KIRKWOOD — The Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling, Inc. are expanding into Broome County. Raymond, a lift-truck manufacturer in Chenango County, is repurposing an existing structure located on Corporate Drive in the town of Kirkwood. The effort […]

Madison County celebrates opening of veteran’s community center
ONEIDA, N.Y. — Madison County’s Veterans Service Agency (MCVSA) cut the ribbon on its new Madison County Mission First Veterans Community Center at a ceremony

Restaurant offering French dishes formally opens in Utica
UTICA N.Y. — La Bistrot, a French–inspired restaurant featuring a local twist, celebrates its formal opening at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, with a

Utica University receives accreditation for Master of Social Work program
UTICA — Utica University’s Master of Social Work program recently earned accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), a national association representing social-work education, the university announced. After a June review of the program, the CSWE granted Utica University an eight-year accreditation ending in June 2032. Accreditation ensures that graduates have met the

Naturally Lewis names three new board members
LOWVILLE — Naturally Lewis, Inc. recently appointed three new members to its board of directors: Jessica Dunn, Michael Jackson, and Harley Snyder. Dunn, a senior budget analyst for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has chosen to call Lewis County home after her retirement from service with the U.S. Army. While in the Army, she

MVHS adds new orthopedic surgeon
UTICA — Prashant Deshmane, M.D., recently joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Orthopedic Group as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and sports medicine. MVHS Orthopedic Group is located at 1903 Sunset Ave. in Utica. Dr. Deshmane offers nonsurgical and surgical care for hip, knee, and shoulder injuries, according to an MVHS news

Bassett, ONC BOCES celebrate launch of new educational partnership
ONEONTA — Bassett Healthcare Network’s A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta and Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) recently celebrated the first

Koffman Southern Tier Incubator to use $100K from Broome County to help three startups
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Koffman Southern Tier Incubator in Binghamton will use $100,000 from Broome County to help three local startups that are incubator member companies. The allocation of funding for the firms includes $50,000 for Agri-Trak, $30,000 for LiBama, and $20,000 for Hub Controls. The incubator describes the funding as an “equity investment.” The

Mercy House ready to formally launch $2 million expansion project
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Mercy House of the Southern Tier will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30 at 212 North McKinley Avenue

Utica Zoo earns continuing accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has granted continued accreditation to the Utica Zoo, placing the zoo among about 235 facilities
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