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Utica University announces graduate commencement speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University alumnus Tyler Kallasy will present the address at this year’s graduate commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Adirondack Bank

SRAA reminds travelers of May 7 REAL ID deadline at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) is urging travelers to ensure they have REAL ID-compliant identification or another acceptable ID — such

DeRuyter teacher charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records
DeRUYTER, N.Y. — A DeRuyter Central School District teacher was arrested on Monday, April 14 for falsifying multiple time sheets, resulting in her being paid for hours not actually worked, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Anna Revette, 37, of Lincklaen, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records for
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DeRUYTER, N.Y. — A DeRuyter Central School District teacher was arrested on Monday, April 14 for falsifying multiple time sheets, resulting in her being paid for hours not actually worked, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
Anna Revette, 37, of Lincklaen, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records for allegedly being paid more than $1,000 for time not worked.
Following arrest processing, Revette was released with appearance tickets for Town of DeRuyter Court on Wednesday, April 23.

New York manufacturing index rises but remains in negative territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index improved 12 points in April but remained below zero at -8.1, which indicates continued contraction in

Runway-improvement project begins at the Watertown airport
HOUNSFIELD, N.Y. — Watertown International Airport on Monday said work is beginning on a project to improve the facility’s runway 10-28. The $3.8 million project

Goodwill store set to open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced. “This strategic expansion has been a long
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced.
“This strategic expansion has been a long time coming and is our first location in Tompkins County, allowing us to reach new shoppers and better serve the region through our unique social enterprise model,” the nonprofit’s president and CEO Jennifer Lake said. “We’re thrilled to be joining a community renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, high-caliber educational offerings, and vibrant culture, and we look forward to bringing our unique thrift shopping experience to the Ithaca community as we open our doors in April.”
To prepare for the grand opening, the store is accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Regular store and donation hours beginning April 25 will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
The store will be Goodwill of the Finger Lakes’ 13th retail location across its footprint. The organization operates a retail and donation network across more than 20 counties with 26 retail or donation locations from Rochester to Syracuse. Headquartered in Rochester, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes has more than 750 employees and impacts more than 184,000 people annually through its social-enterprise model that includes workforce development and job-creation opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.

State awards ESF funding for artificial-intelligence department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is among eight SUNY campuses awarded state funding to develop and advance artificial-intelligence

CenterState CEO to announce new name of expanded Tech Garden during upcoming annual meeting
SYRACUSE — The business incubator that has been operating as the Tech Garden at 235 Harrison St. in Syracuse will have a new name once

Syracuse University chooses brand partner for upcoming campus hotel
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University (SU) on Wednesday said it has selected Graduate by Hilton as the brand partner for its upcoming development of a

SUNY Poly raises record $260,000 on day of giving
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s 2025 Day of Giving, held on March 27, was the most successful in the university’s history, the school announced.
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