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Agri-Mark’s North Country expansion cements long-term presence
CHATEAUGAY, N.Y. — The North Country facility that produces Cabot and McCadam cheese products has helped set itself up for the future with a nearly $30 million expansion and modernization project in Chateaugay in Franklin County. David Lynn, CEO of Agri-Mark, called it a “special day” for the company, the plant and its employees, and […]

Manfredo named to LeadingAGE NY board
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — LeadingAge NY announced it has appointed Dominick Manfredo to its board of directors. As a new board member, Manfredo will contribute to the organization’s initiatives aimed at advancing senior care, expanding access to housing, and improving the overall quality of life for older adults. LeadingAge NY is an association representing not-for-profit

North Creek Ski Bowl project at Gore to break ground in 2024
NORTH CREEK, N.Y. — At its June 23 board of directors meeting, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) adopted two resolutions that will restart the North Creek Ski Bowl development projects at Gore Mountain in the Adirondack Park. With these approvals, the Olympic Authority and Gore Mountain will break ground in

Elmira construction firm names general superintendent
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Streeter Associates announced it has promoted Kevin Burnett to general superintendent. In this role, he will oversee on-site supervision and manpower for all active projects at Streeter Associates. Burnett is succeeding Ken Brenza, who recently retired, according to a company news release. Burnett began his construction career as a carpentry and masonry

Parking lot reconstruction to begin at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Guthrie Cortland Medical Center says the first of a three-phase reconstruction of its Alvena Avenue parking lot will start July 24. Once

Regional airports to use federal funding for projects
Airports serving Watertown, Rome, Saranac Lake, and the Elmira/Corning area will use federal funding for specific projects and airfield safety. The regional airports are among

People news: MVCC hires VP of student affairs
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced it has appointed Esmilda Abreu as VP for student affairs. In this role, Abreu provides collaborative

State Police to lease Cazenovia College campus for new academy site
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — After shutting its doors for good at the end of the spring 2023 semester, Cazenovia College has a new role going forward

Breeze Airways adding nonstop route from Syracuse to Fort Myers, Florida
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Breeze Airways on Tuesday announced that it will be adding its fifth nonstop route from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) with seasonal

Madison County hosts informational meetings about landfill options
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. — The Madison County Department of Solid Waste will host several informational sessions as it continues long-term planning for the county’s solid-waste management
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