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Binghamton University to host 9th annual Health Fair Wednesday
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University is hosting its ninth annual Health Fair this Wednesday. The event, organized by the university’s Dining Services by Sodexo unit
Binghamton background check firm is poised for growth
BINGHAMTON — Background checks for employment and medical-fraud avoidance purposes are a hot topic. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has brought suit for the improper use of background checks of employees against high-profile defendants such as BMW North America and Dollar General. Attorneys have also brought class-action law suits against employers that fail to
Greater Utica Chamber names Morrill board chairman
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce board of directors has elected Michael Morrill, president and founder of Total Solutions, as its chairman
Oneida Nation to host job fair for Yellow Brick Road Casino March 16 & 18
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — The Oneida Nation has scheduled an upcoming job fair for its new Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango. The Oneidas announced the
Presbyterian Homes Foundation announces new board members
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Presbyterian Homes Foundation has announced six new board members: Stephen Caruso, John Collis, Nancy Eannace, Kristine Giotto, Dean Kelly, and Jan
Gaetano helps build new sports complex in Whitesboro
WHITESBORO — Accelerate Sports Complex, a 96,000-square-foot, multi-purpose indoor sports facility, has opened at 5241 Judd Road in Whitesboro. The facility includes a full-size
APAC Customer Services adding 150 jobs in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — APAC Customer Services, Inc., a company that provides customer-care outsourced services, on Wednesday announced plans to add 150 full-time jobs in its

Cuomo signs bill allowing St. Lawrence power-sale earnings to boost economic-development efforts
MASSENA, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed a bill that allows proceeds from the sale of a block of hydropower from the St.
ESD approves funding for projects in Syracuse, Binghamton, Auburn, and Lewis County
Projects in Syracuse, Binghamton, Auburn, and Lewis County will benefit from funding awards that the board of directors of Empire State Development (ESD) has approved.
Schumer: EDA awards funding for regional economic-development plans
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $70,000 to six regional planning and development boards in New York to develop an economic-development strategy. The
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