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Broome County deploys three new electric hybrid buses
ENDICOTT — Broome County is using three new transit buses that use electric–hybrid technology that BAE Systems manufacturers. In recognition of Broome County Transit “continuing to go green,” the company’s Endicott plant hosted a Feb. 27 ribbon-cutting event to formally mark the bus deployment. These buses include the latest hybrid technology that BAE Systems offers, […]

Level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations opening in Owego
OWEGO — Nelson Development Group, LLC has installed 10 level 2 electric-vehicle charging stations at 130 Temple St. in Owego for all commercial and residential tenants of The Estates at 231 Main St. The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced it is scheduled to host a special ribbon-cutting event for Nelson Development on March 19

Steuben Trust shareholders approve $109 million sale to Community Bank System
HORNELL — Steuben Trust Corp. shareholders on March 3 overwhelmingly voted to approve its proposed sale to Community Bank System, Inc. (ticker: CBU), parent of Community Bank. Steuben Trust reported that more than 98 percent of the votes cast were voted to approve the deal and that more than 84 percent of the issued and

Coronavirus update: Cuomo largely leaves school closures up to local officials
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says local schools will make the decision whether to stay open or close for coronavirus protection, but the situation

Utica College to transition to online classes March 23
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College announced it will transition all on-campus, in-person classes to online instruction, effective March 23. “We anticipate resuming in-person classes on

Syracuse, Utica cancel St. Patrick’s parades over coronavirus concerns
Officials in Syracuse and Utica announced cancellations of their St. Patrick’s parades over concerns about the coronavirus. Both parades were scheduled for this Saturday, March

ADK Barrel plans to expand, relocate from Remsen to Utica’s Bagg’s Square
UTICA, N.Y. — Adirondack Barrel Cooperage, LLC (ADK Barrel) is planning to expand and move from its current home to a site in downtown Utica’s

Cornell, Colgate shifting to online classes only over coronavirus fears
Both Cornell University and Colgate University on Tuesday informed their respective campus communities that they plan to move classes online over concerns about the coronavirus.

ConMed cuts Q1 revenue forecast on coronavirus
UTICA, N.Y. — ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD) on Tuesday reduced the first-quarter revenue expectations for its global business, based on the current status of the

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The UHS health-care system announced it has appointed Rick Borschuk as its senior VP and CFO, a position he has held on
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