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Utica–area construction company wins $22M Army contract for stone-masonry restoration services
UTICA — Lupini Construction Inc., of the Utica area, was recently awarded a $22.1 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army for stone-masonry restoration services. Bids were solicited via the internet with three bids received, as Lupini beat out two other firms for the pact. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, […]

7 Brew brings new coffee option to Rome
ROME — Rome has a new coffee option — more than 20,000 coffee options, actually — now that 7 Brew has opened its newest drive-through coffee stand at 201 Erie Blvd. The location marks the fifth for franchise group Brew Team NY, LLC, says Nick Vidal, director of operations and operating partner for the group.

McFarland Johnson looks ahead to growth
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — McFarland Johnson, Inc. recently announced some leadership changes, but those are not the only exciting initiatives at the growing employee-owned company. “We have grown by double digits every year for the last five years,” President Chad Nixon says of the engineering firm. With that growth comes change, especially with the retirement of

Local sales-tax collection growth in N.Y. slowed in 2024
ALBANY, N.Y. — Local government sales-tax collections across New York state increased in 2024 but the rise was the lowest in four years. The collections totaled $23.4 billion in calendar-year 2024, up by 1.6 percent, or $376 million, from 2023 levels, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a report issued on Feb. 7.

Coughlin & Gerhart expands Pennsylvania presence
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Southern Tier law firm Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP has expanded its presence into the Keystone State with a new office in Honesdale, located in Pennsylvania’s Wayne County. Zachary Morahan, partner, and Jeremy Yzeik, associate — both natives of Wayne County — work from the new office. Morahan is the location’s lead attorney.

BAE Systems set for $65 million expansion of Endicott operations, creating up to 134 new jobs
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — BAE Systems is investing $65 million to expand operations in the village of Endicott in Broome County. The company will add a

Binghamton University launches presidential search, seeks community input
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University has started its search for a new president after current president Harvey Stenger’s announcement that he will step down after

Greater Binghamton Chamber presents award, economic outlook at annual event
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast and Building BC Awards event on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Holiday Inn Binghamton. Leadership Alliance CEO Stacey Duncan presented the results of a local business leaders survey conducted in December 2024 that showed the top five state and local business

Turning Stone, Rome Health partner on new medspa
VERONA, N.Y. — Turning Stone Resort Casino and Rome Health say they are partnering to open Áhsi’ Aesthetics by Rome Health, a medical aesthetics practice located at the resort. Rome Health will fully operate the medspa, and Dr. Olivia M. Andrade will serve as medical director. She and a team of medical professionals will deliver

SUNY Oneonta, UB agreement to help students pursue doctor of pharmacy degree
ONEONTA, N.Y. — SUNY Oneonta says it has an agreement with the University at Buffalo (UB) to allow qualified Oneonta students the chance to earn
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