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Broome Leadership Institute celebrates class of 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. —The Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) celebrated the 20 members of its class of 2024 on Thursday March 28 with a dinner and ceremony

Adirondack Railroad gets grant for rail-car renovation
UTICA, N.Y. — The John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, which operates the Adirondack

Binghamton University to use $5 million donation to pursue AI research and development
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced it will use a $5 million donation to attract, recruit and retain tech talent, creating a pipeline for students

Wendy’s selects PAR Tech loyalty platform
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Wendy’s fast-food chain has selected the PAR Punchh loyalty platform to advance its loyalty program into the next generation of

Verona La Quinta Inn to become Comfort Inn & Suites
VERONA, N.Y. — The former La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located near Turning Stone Resort Casino, has new owners and will soon rebrand
Former OPWDD worker sentenced for grand larceny from organization
UTICA, N.Y. — A former direct–support assistant with the state Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) who made more than $4,500 in unauthorized charges

AFRL researchers receive patents
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorateannounced that its “Patent Wall” is growing with the addition of a new section displaying
Ithaca College names commencement speaker
ITHACA, N.Y. — Jason DeLand, an Ithaca College alumnus and co-founder of advertising agency Anomaly, will give this year’s keynote address at Ithaca College’s commencement

Lowville’s Kraft Heinz plant to use estimated $22 million federal award to reduce carbon emissions
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) plant in Lowville will use an estimated $22 million federal grant award to “upgrade, electrify, and

Construction begins on Route 17 in Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. — Construction began on a $47 million project to renew a stretch of State Route 17 in the town of Owego to enhance
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