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Ogdensburg realtor, Stevenson, installed as new NYSAR president
Jennifer Stevenson, of Ogdensburg, recently took the oath of office as the 2020 president of the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR), the organization announced. The association’s inauguration ceremony was held in conjunction with its business meetings at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany. A realtor for nearly 30 years, Stevenson is […]

North Country CBIT lays out 2020 plans for helping transitioning businesses
SARANAC LAKE — The North Country Center for Businesses in Transition (CBIT), now in its second year, says it will again offer programs and resources to transitioning businesses in 2020. The CBIT is a collaboration of regional organizations and leaders whose goal is to support existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in developing successful business-transition
North Country Farm-to-School projects win state funding
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Feb. 18 announced that New York State has awarded $1.5 million to 16 Farm-to-School program projects to increase the use of New York farm products in schools and boost the state’s agricultural economy. As part of Round 5 of the Farm-to-School program, the projects will benefit more than 120,000 students

Syracuse Airport says it’s monitoring coronavirus situation, operating normally
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) is “closely monitoring” the situation involving the coronavirus, which is also known as COVID-19. As of

St. John Fisher appoints new dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — St. John Fisher College announced it has appointed Tricia Gatlin as the next dean of its Wegmans School of Nursing. Gatlin’s appointment

MVCC science technology entry program awarded $1.5 million grant
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a nearly $1.5 million grant for the next five-year cycle of the school’s science technology

State Police arrest three Oneida County men on burglary charges
CAMDEN, N.Y. — New York State Police announced they have arrested three Oneida County men and charged them with burglary and other offenses. State Police

Developer to bring Advance Auto Parts store to vacant Utica building
UTICA, N.Y. — An Advance Auto Parts store is coming to a vacant building at 1035 Mohawk St. in Utica. Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and

OCC, Keuka College sign agreement for bachelor’s degree in social work at OCC
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Officials with Onondaga Community College (OCC) and Keuka College on Monday signed a dual admission and general transfer agreement for students who

Broome County unveils new electric hybrid buses
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Broome County announced it has deployed three new buses using electric–hybrid technology that BAE Systems produces. In recognition of Broome County Transit
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