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New drone corridor between Syracuse & Montreal in the works
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The first international electric, advanced air mobility (AAM) corridor between Syracuse Hancock International Airport and Quebec is under development. VPorts, a Mirabel, Québec–based firm, is developing the corridor project. VPorts specializes in the design, construction, and operation of advanced AAM infrastructure, per a Nov. 29 release from the Syracuse airport. The corridor […]

Clearly Connected opens second Whitesboro location
WHITESBORO, N.Y. — Clearly Connected, LLC owner Candice Sturtevant expanded her wellness business with a second location to house her dance-fitness classes, as well as other offerings. Clearly Connected Wellness in Motion opened Nov. 10 at 337 Oriskany Boulevard, just a few doors away from Clearly Connected Life Coaching & Wellness Center at 327 Oriskany

NBT’s Salisbury acquisition paves the way for growth
NORWICH, N.Y. — The planned acquisition of Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAL) will help NBT Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:) bridge the geographical gap between its existing branches and set it up for future growth along the state’s “chip corridor” from Syracuse to Poughkeepsie. The banking companies announced the $204 million, all-equity deal on Dec. 5, with

Hartwick College receives $500K grant to promote STEM capacity
ONEONTA, N.Y. — The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence 3 initiative has awarded a $500,000 grant to Hartwick College. The college said it will use the grant to increase its capacity for providing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) opportunities that promote success for all students, especially those in historically excluded groups. Hartwick

Ithaca company creates, pilot tests cold-emitting film
ITHACA, N.Y. — Imagine being able to walk into a hardware store and purchase a film that, when applied to a window on a hot summer day, not only blocks the sun’s heat but actually emits cold. Heat Inverse, LLC of Ithaca could make that a reality with its thin-film technology that gets cold without

Ithaca College’s stadium project offers environmental benefits
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca College expects an upcoming project to add artificial turf and lighting to Butterfield Stadium will result in “positive environmental and economic benefits.” The college announced on Nov. 29 that it will use a $3 million donation to fund the turf and lighting installation. Monica Bertino Wooden, a 1981 graduate of Ithaca

UTICA, N.Y. — The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., has launched a new website called Connect Mohawk Valley to link students to

People news: Herkimer County Community College announces two new staffers
Joseph J. Kelly of New Hartford was hired as Faculty Student Association staff accountant. Prior to joining the college, Kelly worked as an audit/payroll intern

Cazenovia College to close its doors after spring 2023 semester
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Cazenovia College announced Wednesday it will shutter at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year due to financial problems. “We’re deeply disappointed

Naturally Lewis seeks developer for former Glenfield elementary school
GLENFIELD, N.Y. — Working with Lewis County, Naturally Lewis is seeking those interested in acquiring and redeveloping a 6.9-acre former elementary school property at 5960
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