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VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says it is a key partner in a new federally funded institute that’s focused on the use of “digital twins” to improve domestic semiconductor design and manufacturing. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corp. (SRC) recently announced that they’re negotiating for the department to […]
Tompkins County announces initiatives to bolster homeless-shelter options
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County has announced plans to purchase the property at 227 Cherry St. in Ithaca to develop a long-term emergency-shelter facility. The
Upstate Medical University inks articulation agreements with North Country schools
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it has signed a new articulation agreement with SUNY Potsdam and renewed its agreements with SUNY Adirondack and SUNY Canton. In signing the pacts, the three North Country SUNY schools are providing a “seamless pathway” for their students to continue their education in the health professions at Upstate
Humane Society of Rome names chief development and marketing officer
ROME, N.Y. — Becky D’Aiuto has joined the Humane Society of Rome as its chief development and marketing officer, the organization announced. In her new role, she will guide all aspects of the Humane Society’s fundraising efforts and oversee all strategic-marketing initiatives. D’Aiuto brings more than 30 years of development and marketing experience to the
Broome County IDA launches tech park survey
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome County Industrial Development Agency (BCIDA) has launched an online community survey on the proposed Broome Technology Park in the towns
Broome County hotels register decline in guests in October
BINGHAMTON — Broome County hotels saw a drop in occupancy in October, as two other key indicators of business performance were mixed in the month. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county slipped 3.5 percent to 62.9 percent in the 10th month of 2024, compared to October 2023,
The Women’s Fund awards $5K grants to five businesses
Initiative helps firms in Herkimer and Oneida counties ROME — The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has awarded grants of $5,000 each to five women-owned businesses from Herkimer and Oneida counties to take the next big step in supporting the community. Hosted by the Women’s Fund, and sponsored by Baird Private Wealth Management,
Five Star Bank appoints chief information officer
Christopher Campise brings more than 25 years of tech leadership WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, recently announced that it has appointed Christopher Campise as senior VP, chief information officer of the bank. In this role, Campise will lead the development and implementation of the bank’s technology
Wolfspeed ousts CEO after lackluster earnings
Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) is changing things up — starting at the top — after a disappointing first quarter for fiscal year 2025. Less than two weeks after its first earnings report for the year, which revealed a net loss of $282.2 million, the chipmaker announced on Nov. 18 that it would be parting ways
CABVI breaks ground on $24.5 million renovation project
UTICA — The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) recently broke ground on a $24.5 million project to renovate its Utica headquarters at 507 Kent St. Work will enhance both CABVI’s call center, as well as its manufacturing operations. The project is the final one in a three-part, 10-year plan for expansion
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