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USDA critical rural infrastructure money funds three CNY projects
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting New York State Director Brian Murray recently announced funding totaling more than $70 million across 24 projects to build and improve critical infrastructure in rural New York communities. It was part of a nationwide announcement by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about the agency’s […]

People news: Valencia joins MACNY as workforce-development specialist
DeWITT, N.Y. — MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announced that Justyna Valencia has joined the organization as a workforce-development specialist. In her role, Valencia will support

Community Memorial in Hamilton opens renovated, expanded emergency department
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) says crews have completed work on the renovation its emergency department, which is now open for patient care.

SUNY names Toale officer-in-charge at SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — SUNY has appointed Mary Toale officer-in-charge at SUNY Oswego, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Toale will serve as officer-in-charge at SUNY Oswego while

People news: Iselo joins MVHS Cancer Program
UTICA, N.Y. — Debra Iselo has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Cancer Center Survivorship Program as a certified family nurse practitioner (FNP), the

SUNY appoints retiring SUNY Oswego President Stanley as interim chancellor
ALBANY, N.Y. — Retiring SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley is set for a new education assignment. The SUNY board of trustees on Monday announced it

People news: ANCA hires new clean energy program director
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) announced it has hired a new clean energy program director. Jill Henck will lead the

New York egg production drops nearly 2 percent in October
New York farms produced 148.4 million eggs in October, down 1.9 percent from 151.3 million eggs in the year-ago month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics

PSC approves transfer of Scriba, Wayne County power plants to new owner
SCRIBA, N.Y. — The Nine Mile Point and James A. FitzPatrick nuclear-power plants in Scriba will soon have a new owner. The New York State

Arctic Bear Heating, Plumbing, Air & Water Treatment moves to Vestal
VESTAL, N.Y. — Arctic Bear Heating, Plumbing, Air & Water Treatment recently moved its headquarters to Vestal after outgrowing its previous space in the town of Union. Arctic Bear is now located in a 6,500-square-foot space at 612 Vestal Pkwy W., which was previously used for a marble distribution facility and then stood vacant for
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