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GWNC Chamber to host virtual week-long economic forum
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown – North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce will host its economic forum Jan. 25 through Jan. 29 from 9

ReUse Caboose & Training Center opens in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes ReUse — an Ithaca nonprofit that promotes the reuse of materials while providing job training and employment opportunities — formally opened its ReUse Caboose & Training Center in mid-December. The ReUse Caboose — located at 700 W. Buffalo St., on the north side of the building in Greenstar’s former “The

Stewart’s Shops begins 2021 by acquiring Red-Kap’s assets
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stewart’s Shops opened 2021 by announcing that the company is expanding with the acquisition of the assets of Schenectady–based energy company Red-Kap. The acquired assets include eight convenience stores, four car washes (one is currently under construction), and fuel distribution to more than 75 dealers, “which is the heart of the deal,”

Oneida County reports highest COVID-19 single-day death toll of nine
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday reported nine people had died from a COVID-19 infection, its highest single-day total during the ongoing pandemic. Of

Cayuga Nursing & Rehab Center, Cayuga Health open COVID-19 patient facility in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health (CH) and Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (CNRC), both of Ithaca, on Wednesday announced they’re offering a 37-bed facility dedicated

Erie Canal Museum, Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum selected for Canalway grants
The Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse and the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum are among 13 nonprofit organizations selected for Erie Canalway IMPACT! grants. The

Oneida County to suspend COVID vaccinations on Thursday due to reduced vaccine supply
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s state-issued, COVID-19 vaccine allotment will run out by Thursday, so the county plans to suspend operations at its vaccine-distribution sites

SUNY Potsdam to host appointment-based COVID-19 vaccination site
POTSDAM, N.Y. — SUNY Potsdam has volunteered to host a state COVID-19 vaccination site, which is available to eligible community members. The appointment-based vaccination site

People news: Generations Bank promotes Nancy Whyte to VP
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank announced it has promoted Nancy Whyte to VP of employee relations and development officer. In this position, Whyte oversees

DOT completes REDI project at the Port of Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Crews have completed a project at the Port of Oswego that addressed high-water damage to the north end of the Port Authority’s
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