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Former ambulance squad captain in North Country accused of stealing more than $14K in pay
MORIAH, N.Y. — The former captain of the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Michael Moran, was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $14,000 from the town. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Essex County District Attorney Michael P. Langey, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest on Sept. 19. […]

ScriptStop Pharmacy formally opens in Whitesboro
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — ScriptStop Pharmacy recently cut the ribbon on its new store in Whitesboro. The new, independent pharmacy owned by Tom Giglio held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Great Utica Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 15 at its location at 131 Oriskany Blvd. in Whitesboro. Giglio brings his experience from years

Utica engineering firm is under new ownership
UTICA, N.Y. — Eisenbach & Ruhnke Engineering, P.C., an engineering firm based in Utica, is now under the ownership of Joseph C. Lu Engineering, PC, dba Lu Engineers, a Rochester–based engineering firm with offices in the Syracuse area and Binghamton. With Lu Engineers expanding its presence to Utica, the firm will “gain stronger access to

Turning Stone Evolution project to open sooner than expected
VERONA, N.Y. — The Turning Stone Evolution expansion project is moving along faster than expected with the Crescent Hotel and Salt Seafood & Raw Bar now expected to debut next summer on June 29, 2026. And the Grand Expo will open shortly after that on Labor Day 2026. The Turning Stone Evolution, a $370 million

Colgate expands Colgate Commitment initiative
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Students in families that have a total annual income of up to $175,000 could be able to attend Colgate University tuition free, under a new university offer. In addition, those students with family incomes of up to $200,000 will have their demonstrated aid need met without loans starting in the fall of

Chemung Financial reports improved earnings in Q3
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CHMG), parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently reported that its net income jumped 37 percent to $7.8 million in the third quarter from $5.7 million in the year-ago quarter as its balance sheet and margins improved. The banking company’s earnings per share increased 36 percent to

Utica University leadership change coming in 2026
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will have new leadership in 2026 after current president Todd Pfannestiel submitted his resignation with plans to step down at the end of the 2025 calendar year. The university’s board of trustees has named Stephanie Nesbitt as Utica University’s next president, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Nesbitt has agreed to serve

Feed Our Vets uses $100K state grant for upgrades to Utica food pantry
UTICA, N.Y. — New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D–Marcy) recently announced the successful delivery of a $100,000 state grant to Feed Our Vets, a Utica–based nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger among veterans and their families. The funding, secured by Buttenschon through the State Assembly, supported two essential upgrades at Feed Our Vets’ Utica

SUNY Canton receives $8K grant as part of SUNY “Outdoors for All” Program
CANTON — SUNY Canton recently announced it received an $8,000 SUNY grant to help equip students for outdoor adventures. SUNY Canton was included in SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr.’s Oct. 10 announcement launching “Outdoors for All,” a program designed to promote inclusivity, sustainability, wellness, and community development. “With the launch of SUNY’s Outdoors for

TCPDC wraps up renovation of mixed-use building in downtown Owego
OWEGO — The Tioga County Property Development Corporation (TCPDC) recently announced the completion of its latest revitalization project — a newly renovated historic building located at 81 North Avenue in downtown Owego. The project highlights the successful partnership between the TCPDC and Tioga County through the leveraging of funds from the New York State Homes
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