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Utica and Syracuse organizations receive grants for urban-forest efforts
UTICA, N.Y. — The cities of Syracuse and Utica will benefit from some of more than $25 million in grants from American Forests, the oldest national conservation organization in the United States. The funding comes from $50 million that American Forests received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. […]

Utica University’s Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program names new leader
UTICA — Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP), a collaborative initiative between Utica University and the Utica City School District, early this summer announced Jordan Peters as its new executive director. In this role, he oversees the organization’s funding, staffing, public relations, and collaborative partnerships, according to a news release issued by Utica University. Peters
CSArch opens Utica–area office
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — After working on numerous projects in the region over the years, CSArch decided to make its relationship with the Mohawk Valley a little more permanent. On Aug. 14, the Albany–based architecture and engineering-design firm, opened an office at The Network at 600 French in New Hartford, a new professional shared space

New Griffiss Business and Technology Park sign honoring DiMeo unveiled
ROME, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley EDGE President Steve DiMeo, who passed away earlier this year, was honored with the unveiling of a new sign marking

Senators announce funding for 26 upstate New York airports
North Country, CNY airports are included Airports serving Watertown, Ogdensburg, Massena, Malone, and Plattsburgh are among the upstate New York facilities awarded federal funding for projects. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program is providing more than $59 million in funding to “modernize facilities and strengthen airfield safety” at a total of 26 airports across

With new truck, SUNY Canton looks to expand CDL training program
CANTON — With a new truck to use, SUNY Canton’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) program is ramping up to train even more people to receive their licenses. With a $50,000 gift from the Garrett Family Fund, the school was able to purchase a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125 truck and new trailers for the program. Along

Stewart’s Foundation pledges $125K to boost engagement at SUNY Potsdam
POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam has received a $125,000 financial commitment over the next five years from the Stewart’s Foundation, established by Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family that owns the chain of convenience stores and fuel stations. The foundation’s gift over a half decade will establish the SUNY Potsdam/Stewart’s Foundation Community and College Engagement Fund,
Children’s Home of Jefferson County names new board members
WATERTOWN — The Children’s Home of Jefferson County (CHJC), the largest human-services organization in Northern New York, recently announced the addition of Jesse Roshia and Marc Piche to its board of directors. Roshia’s career began at CHJC, where he dedicated 13 years and advanced from direct-care staff to director of human resources. He then transitioned

AAA Western and Central New York acquires Watertown agency
WATERTOWN — AAA Western and Central New York acquired The Jones & Doldo Insurance Agency earlier this summer, consolidating the office into its AAA Watertown Travel & Insurance Center branch at 19472 U.S. Route 11, the organization announced. “We’re excited about this investment in the Watertown community,” AAA Western and Central New York President/CEO Tony

Projects to improve Watertown, Saranac Lake airports begin
HOUNSFIELD — Projects that will modernize both the Watertown International Airport in the town of Hounsfield and the Adirondack Regional Airport near Saranac Lake are underway. Additionally, work is progressing on the expansion of the main terminal and other enhancements at the Ogdensburg International Airport in the town of Oswegatchie in St. Lawrence County. The
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