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Visionworks to close DeWitt manufacturing plant, cutting 89 jobs
DeWITT, N.Y. — Visionworks, an eyewear and vision-care retailer, on Thursday announced plans to shutter its manufacturing facility in DeWitt in June, eliminating 89 jobs.

Destiny USA says 110 Grill has opened near the food court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — 110 Grill, a Westford, Massachusetts–based restaurant chain with “modern American cuisine in a trendy casual atmosphere,” opened as of 4 p.m. on

Woman charged with falsifying business records at her Broome County employer
ENDWELL, N.Y. — New York State Police in Endwell recently arrested Christina L. Crabb — age 35 of Smithtown, N.Y. — for the felony of

People news: Family nurse practitioner joins MVHS
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — Roza Karabanov, a family nurse practitioner, has joined the MVHS Little Falls Medical Office and has admitting privileges at St. Elizabeth
State Fair accepting submissions for 3rd annual Drone Film Festival
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York State Fair’s Drone Film Festival is accepting submissions for its 3rd annual competition. It attracts filmmakers from around the

Catalfamo named Oneida County’s director of economic development
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced he has named David M. Catalfamo as the county’s director of economic development. He
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use a “seven-figure” donation to establish an Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls. Psychologist Ellyn Uram Kaschak,

People news: Melvin & Melvin promotes Teal Johnson to associate
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Melvin & Melvin PLLC announced it has promoted Teal Johnson to associate in the law firm, following her admission to the New
Allegany County woman arrested for $3,600 grand larceny at Community Bank branch
FILLMORE, N.Y. — New York State Police troopers on Monday arrested Ashley E. Pernicone, 24, of Fillmore (Allegany County) for grand larceny and falsely reporting

Broome County announces eight new “clean-diesel” buses are on the road
VESTAL, N.Y. — Eight new “clean-diesel” buses are now part of the BC Transit fleet providing public transportation in Broome County, replacing buses that are
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