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Ithaca Rotary Club awards nearly $12,000 in community grants
ITHACA — The Ithaca Rotary Club recently handed out $11,724 to its 2024 Community Grants awardees. From a pool of 24 applications, nine grant proposals received funding, the club announced. The grants seek to support the work of local nonprofits that have special projects or needs not covered by general operating funds, the club said […]

Broome County invests $100K in three startups at Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
BINGHAMTON — Three startups that are member companies in the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator will use a total of $100,000 in funding from Broome County as they work to grow the firms. The allocation of funding for the firms includes $50,000 for Agri-Trak, $30,000 for LiBama, and $20,000 for Hub Controls. The incubator describes the

NORDTECH consortium to use $27M in federal funds for projects
The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) will use $27 million in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) funding for various projects, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) announced Sept. 18. NORDTECH describes itself as a regional consortium of government labs, defense companies, academic institutions, and technology-manufacturing organizations in New York state and one of

Tompkins Chamber announces annual award winners
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s winners of its annual awards, which recognize contributions by businesses, nonprofits, and

City of Binghamton finalizes purchase of St. Mary’s recreation center
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The City of Binghamton now owns the St. Mary’s recreation center on Hawley Street in the downtown area, representing the latest step

Guthrie Clinic joins campaign to protect health-care workers from violence
CORTLAND, N.Y. — The Guthrie Clinic on Wednesday said it has joined the Respect and Heal campaign, an effort that seeks to protect health-care workers

Broome County saw robust tourism growth in 2023
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County generated strong tourism growth in 2023, reaching record levels of visitor spending and economic impact, according to Visit Binghamton. The

NORDTECH awarded more than $27 million in federal funding for projects
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) last week announced more than $27 million in U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) funding for the Northeast Regional

Work starts on ED renovation at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
CORTLAND — Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) says work is beginning on what it describes as a “long-awaited,” $7.2 million renovation project at its emergency department (ED). Some internal work has been underway in recent weeks, but the public-facing portion of the 18-month project starts on Sept. 23. The project includes multiple phases. The facility’s

Raymond, sister company repurpose Kirkwood building
$15.6 million project to create up to 45 new jobs KIRKWOOD — The Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling, Inc. are expanding into Broome County. Raymond, a lift-truck manufacturer in Chenango County, is repurposing an existing structure located on Corporate Drive in the town of Kirkwood. The effort
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