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Greater Utica Chamber announces Community Business Expo set for Sept. 17
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has announced its Community Business Expo is set for the Utica Memorial Auditorium (Aud) on Sept. 17.

Tompkins Financial promotes Valenti to executive vice president
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) announced it has promoted Susan Valenti to executive vice president of corporate marketing. In this position, Valenti manages
Colgate, Saxbys Coffee to renovate the Barge coffee shop
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Saxbys Coffee, LLC and Colgate University have announced plans to “refresh” the Barge Canal Coffee Company in Hamilton, described as a “longstanding

Cuomo announces agreement to create new economic-development fund in St. Lawrence County
The net earnings from the sale of unutilized power from a hydroelectric plant in St. Lawrence County could benefit economic-development efforts in the county, Gov.

Ithaca hopes for federal grant for improvements to streets, bus-system
ITHACA — The city of Ithaca is hoping for a federal grant that would “transform” its bus system and make improvements to downtown streets, making

Tompkins Financial promotes Hyland to executive vice president
ITHACA — Rosemary Hyland has been promoted to executive vice president, director of human resources at Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP). In this position, she

State Dental Association elects Utica–area dentist as president
The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) has elected Utica–area dentist Dr. John Liang as its next president. Liang is slated to serve as the

Town of Tyre votes to support Wilmot Casino and Resort
TYRE — The town of Tyre in Seneca County last Thursday night voted to approve a resolution supporting the Wilmot Casino and Resort. The document

Cuomo announces sales-tax-free wine tastings, $350K for hops research
New York consumers can now enjoy sales-tax-free tastings at wineries that charge a nominal per-person fee and which are already exempt from paying a use
Binghamton Univ. sees surge in international grad-student applications
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University’s Graduate School received a 26 percent increase in applications from international students over the past year, compared to 7 percent
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