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New York farmland values rise this year, USDA says
The value of farmland in New York state is rising, according to a recent report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The farm

ConMed to pay dividend for 2024 third quarter in early October
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a surgical-device maker with roots in the Utica area, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash

New York corn production forecast to slip slightly this year
New York farms are expected to produce 94.05 million bushels of corn for grain in 2024, down 1.4 percent from 95.4 million bushels last year.

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties appoints six new board trustees
UTICA — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently added six new members to its board of trustees to succeed departing board members

ESD, Micron now accepting letters for $500M investment fund
ALBANY — Those interested in pursuing funding from the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund can now submit a letter of intent. Both Empire

Onondaga County program to help hotel developers, operators
SYRACUSE — It was back on June 4 when Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced plans for a hotel initiative, and the program is now

New York home sales slide more than 17 percent in June
ALBANY — New York realtors sold 8,630 previously owned homes in June, down 17.4 percent from the 10,446 existing homes sold in June 2023. Pending

Next AAA Western and CNY leader starts in September
AMHERST — The next president and CEO of AAA Western and Central New York will begin his new duties on Sept. 9. The board of

Syracuse native lends skills to U.S. Naval Base in Romania
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington has crossed continents to ensure environmental compliance. Regional Stormwater Program Manager, Evan Miles, a Syracuse native, recently completed

Senate leader wants expanded Oswego County Industrial Park
It’s needed because of Micron, Schumer says SCHROEPPEL — With Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) coming to northern Onondaga County, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck