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F.X. Matt Brewery to add 25 jobs after completing nearly $35 million expansion
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica on Wednesday announced plans to add 25 jobs following the completion of its $34.7 million brewhouse and

Schumer bill would increase spending on advanced technology, R&D, regional tech hubs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is pushing a $160 billion proposal that he says would dramatically increase U.S. investment in

People news: Miller named director of client services at C & D Advertising
UTICA, N.Y. — C & D Advertising announced that Jodie Miller has joined the agency as director of client services. Miller, a Clinton native, assumes

People news: SRC names Ucchino AVP of corporate strategy
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC Inc. announced it has promoted Maria Ucchino to assistant vice president (AVP) of corporate strategy. In her new role, Ucchino will

All New York State mass-vaccination sites will accept walk-ins starting Thursday
Beginning Thursday, all New York State mass-vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in COVID vaccine shots on a first come, first

State breaks ground on $9.5 million resiliency project in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Construction is underway in Oswego at International Pier on a $9.5 million resiliency project funded through the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resiliency and

People news: Empire Center names Warren director of research
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Empire Center for Public Policy — an Albany–based fiscally conservative think tank and government-watchdog group — announced it has appointed Peter

Cuomo says this year’s State Fair is a go, with limits
GEDDES, N.Y. — After its cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Fair will return this summer between Aug. 20

Syracuse, AT&T, Juneteenth committee partner to recognize local Black-owned businesses
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has announced the launch of an eight-week campaign seeking to “ignite support for and partnership with” Black-owned businesses

MVHS donates X-ray equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced it has donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo. The equipment includes analog portable
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