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PAR Technology completes acquisition of Restaurant Magic
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc. on Thursday announced it has completed its acquisition of AccSys, LLC, also known as Restaurant Magic, a Tampa, Florida–based

Commission on Cancer reaccredits Bassett Cancer Institute
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has granted the Bassett Cancer Institute in Cooperstown a three-year accreditation.

Synergy Athletics to open new Binghamton location
BINGHAMTON — Synergy Athletics, which provides personal athletic training for its members, is hoping to begin operations in the building located at 1429 Upper Front St. in Binghamton in January. The business recently purchased the 4,700-square-foot building where renovation work started Nov. 30, says Joe Hashey, president of Synergy Athletics, who spoke with CNYBJ in

Heartsome Handicrafts opens in New Hartford Shopping Center
NEW HARTFORD — Heartsome Handicrafts formally opened in the New Hartford Shopping Center on Nov. 21. The arts and crafts store held a ribbon-cutting event and reception that evening with the New Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Heartsome Handicrafts first opened its doors to the public on April 1 of this year. The store says it

MVHS breaks ground for construction of downtown Utica hospital
UTICA — Officials with the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) have formally launched the construction project at the site of the upcoming hospital in downtown Utica. “A project of this magnitude that promises to be so transformational is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it happens only because leaders have the vision to see beyond what is

Aviation company signs lease at Griffiss in Rome, to create 100 new jobs
ROME, N.Y. — A new aviation company is coming to Griffiss International Airport in Rome and creating at least 100 new jobs. Strategic Global Aviation

People news: Finger Lakes Health names Garrison facilities director
GENEVA, N.Y. — Finger Lakes Health announced it has appointed Leo Garrison as its new facilities director. Garrison comes to the health system with more

River Hospital in Alex Bay pursues affiliation with Upstate Medical after Crouse affiliation expires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — River Hospital in Alexandria Bay and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse on Tuesday announced that they’re pursuing a clinical affiliation. The proposed

Binghamton University School of Pharmacy signs agreement with Elmira College
VESTAL, N.Y. — The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has signed an articulation agreement with Elmira College. The pact will allow students

CHA announces promotion of James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings on Jan. 1
ALBANY, N.Y. — CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA) has promoted James Stephenson to CEO of CHA Holdings, Inc. and president of CHA Consulting, Inc. on Jan.
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