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Stewart’s Shops acquires assets of energy company Red-Kap
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Stewart’s Shops announced that it has acquired the assets of Schenectady–based energy company Red-Kap. The acquired assets include eight convenience stores,

Chancellor launches SUNY’s free online training for those pursuing education for careers
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras has launched a statewide campaign supporting SUNY’s new free online training center designed to give New Yorkers a “clear pathway” to

Utica DPW begins work demolishing former Cornhill Senior Center; second project set for March
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri on Monday said City of Utica’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will handle two “major” demolition projects. The

Oneida County reports 251 cases; total vaccinations reach nearly 900 at MVCC Pod
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Monday reported 251 new coronavirus cases, bringing its total to nearly 15,000 since the pandemic started. The county also

Executive Leadership Development Series graduates 2020 class
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO announced that 10 members recently graduated from its 2020 Executive Leadership Development Series. The seven-month program is presented by CenterState

Binghamton University researchers to lead $2.6 million study of solar energy and power grids
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University researchers will use $2.6 million in federal funding to help develop ways to “reliably” support higher amounts of solar power

American Airlines adds February flights between Syracuse and Miami
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) on Friday announced that American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) will launch limited seasonal, nonstop service from Syracuse

IT company ICS acquires Massachusetts firm
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Endicott–based ICS on Thursday announced it has acquired AKUITY Technologies, a provider of information technology (IT) managed services in the greater New

Lockheed Martin mourns death of executive, Owego native
OWEGO, N.Y. — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) is mourning the death of Michele Evans, the firm’s aeronautics executive VP, who was a native of the Owego area and a graduate of Clarkson University in Potsdam. Evans died on New Year’s Day, per a Jan. 2 company news release. Lockheed Martin is a defense contractor

Arc Herkimer plans $1 million event venue at MV Golf & Event Center
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — Arc Herkimer announced it plans to add a new, $1 million event venue to the MV Golf & Event Center in
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