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People news: Herkimer College adds Kershaw as technology support technician
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Jarod P. Kershaw as a technology support technician. Kershaw, of Salisbury Center, is responsible

Excellus accepting nonprofits’ applications for maternal-health program grant funding
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Monday said that nonprofit organizations can submit ideas for its Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) funding. The money specifically targets

Tompkins Community Bank adds Harris as new VP of commercial lending
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Community Bank announced it has hired Lawrence Harris as VP, commercial banking relationship manager. With 35 years of experience, Harris will

Tioga Chamber spotlights Tioga Arts Council in May
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is honoring the Tioga Arts Council in its Spotlight on Business for May. The Tioga Arts

Bond, Schoeneck & King to combine with smaller Long Island firm, adding 23 lawyers
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a Syracuse–based law firm with 250 attorneys across 13 offices, says it will soon be combining with

TEAM Tioga celebrates partnership success
OWEGO, N.Y. — TEAM Tioga recently held a breakfast event, titled “Tioga Together: Advancing the Vision,” at Tioga Downs Casino Resort to celebrate the success

Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council approves first phase of I-81 project
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The policy committee of the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council on Friday approved the first phase of the Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project. The

Community Foundation seeks applicants for first responder grants
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will accept applications from May 1 through June 30 for its Hero Fund American

Chemung Chamber presents small-business webinars this week
ELMIRA, N.Y. — The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce will present a week-long webinar education series focused on small businesses and entrepreneurship this week, May

Binghamton University unveils new $60 million baseball stadium complex
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University on Friday opened its new $60 million, on-campus baseball facility. The Binghamton Bearcats were set to play UMBC (University of
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