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RMH participating in Upstate’s telestroke network
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) has signed on to participate in the telestroke network at Upstate University Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center in Syracuse.

Tessy Plastics expanding cleanrooms in Skaneateles, Elbridge
Tessy Plastics Corp. has expanded the cleanrooms in two of its manufacturing facilities, including the headquarters in Skaneateles and another plant in Elbridge. Tessy is

VIP Structures hires Durkin as VP of investor relations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VIP Structures announced that Mike Durkin has joined the company as VP of investor relations for its VIP Development Associates unit. He

Syracuse airport to use $6.6M in federal funding to improve its taxiway
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport will use more than $6.6 million in federal grant money to improve the facility’s taxiway. The funding was

CenterState CEO unveils Tech Garden hardware center, first firm to use it
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Tuesday formally opened the Tech Garden’s new 2,200-square-foot hardware center, which already has a company using it. The facility

Georgia firm completes acquisition of Volney corn ethanol plant, plans to add up to 100 jobs
VOLNEY, N.Y. — A Georgia firm has completed its acquisition of Sunoco LP’s (NYSE: SUN) corn ethanol plant and grain-malting operation at 376 Owens Road

New York, Cornell University launch $3M Grow-NY food and agribusiness competition
The Grow-NY program is accepting applications for its first year from now through July 15. Those interested can apply through the Grow-NY website. Finalists will

Oneida County opts out of charging residents paper-bag fee
“While I agree that plastic bags have a negative impact on our environment, I will not charge the residents of Oneida County what amounts to
Schenectady woman arrested for unemployment fraud of more than $3,700
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State Police in Schenectady County last Thursday arrested Monaisha D. Leigh, age 30 of Schenectady. Leigh is accused of stealing

People news: Figueroa joins Barclay Damon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Barclay Damon announced it has added attorney Gabrielle Figueroa as an associate. Figueroa will work from the firm’s Syracuse office. She is
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