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Masonic Care Community hires Roberts as director of strategic marketing and philanthropy
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Care Community announced it has hired Mara Roberts as its director of strategic marketing and philanthropy. Roberts brings more than

Oneida County will pay for $7M road-improvement project in Marcy to support Cree’s development
MARCY, N.Y. — Oneida County announced it will fund a $7 million construction project to improve the SUNY-Marcy Parkway in order to support Cree’s development

Oneida Nation buys Verona hotel, will rebrand it as Sandstone Hollow Inn
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation announced it has acquired the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham in Verona and will rebrand the hotel

Man charged with cashing forged checks, topping $1,000, at Rome banks
ROME, N.Y. — New York State Police announced Tuesday that they have arrested a Rome man after he allegedly seven checks from a family member,

NUAIR working with a Boston firm on drone-testing operations, state agency drone use
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NUAIR and the New York UAS test site are working with a Massachusetts firm on “advanced” drone-testing operations. The partnership with AiRXOS

Mohawk Valley Health System partners with LECOM to become a clinical campus
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has signed an agreement with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in

Tompkins Financial launches news stock buyback program
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced Friday that its board of directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to

Otsego County woman arrested after running up $2,300 in charges on victim’s debit card
RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. — New York State Police announced on Friday that they recently arrested Crystal G. Ray, age 38 of Richfield Springs, for the

Oneida Nation to formally open Yellow Brick Road Casino & Sportsbook expansion on Feb. 11
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation says it will formally open its “multi-million” dollar, expanded entertainment area at Yellow Brick Road Casino & Sportsbook

Tioga County Chamber leader discusses retirement & future
OWEGO — Gwen Kania says a recent health scare changed her perspective on life and helped lead her to the decision to retire as president and CEO of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce. “I’ve always kind of thought I’d be retiring at this age I’m at,” Kania, 59 tells CNYBJ in a Jan. 22
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