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State Fair to include nightly drone show
GEDDES, N.Y. — The upcoming New York State Fair will include a new drone light show. The shows will start at about 9:30 p.m. over

Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival starts in Columbus Circle area
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The AmeriCU Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival got underway Friday morning at Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse. Two hours into the

Madison County Sheriff: Canastota woman stole credit card, hit up ATMs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Canastota woman was arrested Sunday, charged with stealing and then using a credit card. Madison County Sheriff’s Office said in release

Veterans participate in latest Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Nearly 30 veterans are preparing to finish their work in Syracuse University’s 11th annual Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV). EBV is a

April the giraffe is pregnant again
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. — Let the waiting begin: Animal Adventure Park’s April the giraffe is pregnant again. Jordan Patch, owner of the park, announced the news
NYCC announces new board chair-elect and two new members
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — The New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) announced the recent election of Frank Lizzio as chair-elect of its board of trustees. Dr.

Tompkins Financial announces new stock buyback program, quarterly dividend payment
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced last Friday that its board of directors has authorized a new stock-repurchase program of up to
Five Star Urgent Care in Clay offering head-injury assessments
CLAY, N.Y. — Five Star Urgent Care’s location in Clay is now offering BrainScope One, a head-injury assessment device that screens and detects brain injury.
Lockheed Martin to spend $5 million on vocational trade programs
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) has announced plans to spend $5 million on vocational and trade programs and create 8,000 new apprenticeship opportunities over the

People news: MVHS names Seymour new talent acquisition specialist
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has appointed Penny Seymour as a talent acquisition specialist. In this position, she is
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