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NYSERDA awards EMPEQ $100,000 in seed capital
ITHACA, N.Y. — The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded EMPEQ, Inc. $100,000 “to support the next stage of growth”

Welch Allyn wins up to $100 million contract from Defense Department
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — Welch Allyn Inc. — a unit of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRC) — has been awarded up to a $100 million

North Country pair arrested for credit-card fraud of $3,700
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — The New York State Police last Friday announced the arrest of Caitlyn R. Lockwood, age 29 and Taylor J. Ballou, age 28,

People news: Solvay Bank names Osmanovic branch manager of Clay office
CLAY, N.Y. — Solvay Bank announced it has appointed Nesib Osmanovic as assistant VP, branch manager of its location at 7421 Oswego Road in Clay.

Assured Information Security expands with new office space in Rome
The company on June 6 held a formal-opening event at its new office space that included officials from the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. The

Binghamton University’s Decker School of Nursing reaccredited for 10 more years
The accreditation is effective through June 2029. The 10-year time period is the “longest” for which the CCNE grants accreditation for nursing programs, per Binghamton’s

People news: University College Dean Frasciello appointed to UPCEA board
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University College Dean Michael Frasciello has been appointed to the board of directors of the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA).

Orgill to build $68 million distribution center in Rome
ROME, N.Y. — Orgill, Inc., the world’s largest independent hardlines distributor, plans to build a 780,000-square-foot distribution center in Rome, its first such facility in

TCGplayer, Everson Art Museum recognized at Downtown Committee annual meeting
The Downtown Committee honored TCGplayer with the Urban Innovation Award, “given for a trailblazing activity that’s brought new attention — and energy — to a

Syracuse basketball schedules Colgate for Nov. 13 non-conference game
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse basketball has played Colgate University more than any other opponent, and the schools will meet again next season. The Orange and
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