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Construction begins on $2.5M REDI project in Sackets Harbor
SACKETS HARBOR — A construction project is underway in Sackets Harbor in Jefferson County, seeking to address flood-water damage on Brown Shore Road along the eastern end of Lake Ontario. The flooding of 2019 left 12 inches of standing water on the roadway, leaving Brown Shore Road “impassable and resulting in a temporary road closure.” […]

Rome Area Chamber receives COVID-19 grant from Excellus for PPE toolkits
ROME — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce recently received $10,000 in funding from health insurer Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support the organization in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The chamber used the grant funding to purchase supplies such as hand sanitizer, cleaning products, face masks and shields, and to cover the cost of

Broome County reports surge in coronavirus cases; residents urged to stay home
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County on Friday reported another 72 new coronavirus cases in the last day, its highest one-day total to date, according

Security Mutual Life Insurance appoints Inneo as general counsel
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announced it has promoted Susan A. Inneo to senior VP, general counsel, and secretary.

Visions Federal Credit Union expects new Ithaca office to open in early 2021
ITHACA, N.Y. — Construction is nearing its end for Visions Federal Credit Union’s new branch in Ithaca. The new office, located at 410 Elmira Road

SBA recognizes St. Lawrence County contractor as Upstate Small Business Person of the Year
RENSSELAER FALLS, N.Y. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized a St. Lawrence County business owner as the Upstate New York 2020 Small

GWNC Chamber of Commerce to virtually host Live2Lead2020 leadership event
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown – North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce will serve as a virtual host for the 7th annual Live2Lead conference.

NBT Bancorp appoints Ames to two boards
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) on Monday announced that it appointed Johanna Ames to the boards of directors of both NBT Bancorp

Owner of Oneida County construction company arrested for grand larceny
LEE, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced that they have arrested the owner of Taylor Construction in Camden for taking and keeping money

LASMNY to use $107K state grant to assist those facing COVID-related evictions
UTICA, N.Y. — Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY) in Utica will use a state grant of $107,000 to help tenants that are facing
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