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DeWITT, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield / Pyramid Brokerage Company on Thursday announced the appointment of Stephen Scuderi as the new president of its Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown offices. Scuderi (pictured) will succeed John Clark in the role. Clark, who has served as president for 38 years, will transition into the role of executive vice […]

Town of Oneonta certified as Climate Smart Community by state DEC
ONEONTA, N.Y. — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced nine communities, including the Town of Oneonta in Otsego

Lockheed Martin announces CFO departure, names successor
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) says it has named Evan Scott as the company’s senior VP and CFO, succeeding Jesus (Jay) Malave, who advised the company that he is “pursuing other opportunities.” Scott, a 26-year Lockheed Martin finance executive, has served as the defense contractor’s treasurer and the CFO of two business units. The appointment

Cornell University formally opens Atkinson Hall research hub
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University officially opened its new Atkinson Hall on April 9 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The hall serves as a home for

Utica University announces graduate commencement speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University alumnus Tyler Kallasy will present the address at this year’s graduate commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Adirondack Bank

DeRuyter teacher charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records
DeRUYTER, N.Y. — A DeRuyter Central School District teacher was arrested on Monday, April 14 for falsifying multiple time sheets, resulting in her being paid for hours not actually worked, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Anna Revette, 37, of Lincklaen, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records for

Runway-improvement project begins at the Watertown airport
HOUNSFIELD, N.Y. — Watertown International Airport on Monday said work is beginning on a project to improve the facility’s runway 10-28. The $3.8 million project

Goodwill store set to open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced. “This strategic expansion has been a long

SUNY Poly raises record $260,000 on day of giving
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s 2025 Day of Giving, held on March 27, was the most successful in the university’s history, the school announced.

MACNY to honor Indium global R&D director Liu as Innovator of the Year
DeWITT, N.Y. — The woman who serves as director of global research and development (R&D) at Indium Corporation is the recipient of MACNY’s 2025 Innovator of the Year Award. Members of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and community leaders will honor Yan Liu, Ph.D. at MACNY’s 112th annual Celebration of Manufacturing on May 22 at the
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