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Entrepreneurs can apply for Launch Lewis County grant program through mid-May
LOWVILLE — Those interested have until May 15 to submit applications to Naturally Lewis for the Launch Lewis County grant program. Naturally Lewis is the economic-development agency in Lewis County. In partnership with Lewis County, Naturally Lewis has $300,000 and is seeking entrepreneurs who are looking to start their businesses that will “enhance the quality […]

North Street Tavern opens in Endicott
ENDICOTT — Endicott has a new tavern, but its owners aren’t new to the bar and restaurant business. Partners Kelly Philhower and Troy Rohmann have operated Beer Thirty Grill & Bar on Upper Court Street in Binghamton for about seven years and also operate CONES Ice Cream in Port Crane. Now, they have added the

New physical therapy, fitness businesses open in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — Winberg Physical Therapy and Forte Strength and Fitness are open for business at 50 Genesee St. in New Hartford. For Erik Winberg, opening the two businesses is a natural progression in his career. With a doctorate in physical therapy from Utica University, he went to work after graduation in 2019 at SPI
People news: CNY Health Home Network hires new CFO
UTICA, N.Y. — Central New York Health Home Network (CNYHHN) has hired Amy Osborne as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the organization announced. In

Vernon Downs to open racing season on April 20
VERNON, N.Y. — After a bumpy 2023, which almost saw the racetrack close, Vernon Downs is set to begin its 71st season on Saturday, April 20, the racing and gaming venue announced. Post time for opening night is 6:05 p.m. and features a T-shirt giveaway after the third race. Last May, Mid-State Raceway, Inc., which

State allocates research funding to Upstate Medical, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Poly
ALBANY, N.Y. — Three regional SUNY campuses are among 14 that are allotting a total of nearly $10 million in annual state funding to expand

Excellus presents $30K health award to Mohawk Valley prenatal and maternal support program
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it has presented a $30,000 Health Equity Innovation Award (HEIA) to Mohawk Valley Prenatal and Maternal Support (MVPMS)

Binghamton University awarded $1 million for nanofabrication lab equipment
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use a federal funding award of $1 million to purchase advanced–packaging equipment for its nanofabrication laboratory (NLAB). The funding
People news: Berkshire Bank names cash-management sales team leader
Berkshire Bank, which does business across New England and New York, announcedthat it has promoted Frank Tamburrino to senior VP and team leader of cash

UAS Hack event focuses on cybersecurity and drone technology
ROME — Rome will host the first-ever UAS Hack this summer, a hands-on event that explores the intersection of cybersecurity and drone technology. Set for Aug. 19-23 at the ORION at NTROPEE facility in Rome, the event is geared toward university-aged students and industry experts in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) landscape. It will foster
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