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DeWITT, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital has opened a new Throughput Operations Center (TOC) designed to “optimize patient flow” across its Downtown and Community hospital

SUNY Poly gears up for annual business plan competition

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UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY Polytechnic Institute will host the Mohawk Valley regional contest for the 2025 New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) on April 4,

State Fair says corporate-outings program is available for this summer’s event

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GEDDES, N.Y. — This summer’s New York State Fair is still several months away, but officials say interested companies can take advantage of its corporate-outings

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Lockheed Martin’s Salina plant awarded $551M Navy contract for submarine electronic-warfare systems work

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SALINA — Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) recently won a $551 million contract from the U.S. Navy for engineering and technical support and production of the submarine AN/BLQ-10 electronic-warfare systems on new construction and in-service submarines. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this pact to nearly $1.37 billion.,

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Five Star Bank parent company boosts quarterly dividend by 3%

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WARSAW, N.Y. — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI), parent company of Five Star Bank, recently announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 31 cents per share of its common stock outstanding. That’s up by 3.3 percent from the 30 cents a share that the banking company paid last quarter.

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Berkshire Bank parent company to pay Q1 dividend of 18 cents in early March

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Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) — parent company of Berkshire Bank, which has a significant presence in the Mohawk Valley region — recently announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per common share. The dividend is payable on March 6, to shareholders of record as of

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FOCUS Greater Syracuse names three new board members

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SYRACUSE — FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, bipartisan, citizen-driven organization — announced that it recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Reginald T. Braggs, Ryan R. Delao, and Emily Minnoe. Braggs, Ph.D., is the director of Central New York partnerships at Onondaga Community College (OCC). His responsibilities include serving

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Braggs, Ph.D., is the director of Central New York partnerships at Onondaga Community College (OCC). His responsibilities include serving as liaison to various external entities, including, workforce-development organizations, community-based organizations, as well as government and business/industry leaders. Braggs is a graduate of FOCUS Greater Syracuse’s Citizens Academy 2021 cohort.

Delao is an audit manager at Dannible and McKee, LLP, bringing a wealth of experience in providing comprehensive audit, review, compilation, and consulting services to a diverse array of clients. With a strong focus on the construction, architectural, engineering, and manufacturing industries, he excels in delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, FOCUS said. In addition to his industry expertise, Delao possesses significant experience in providing auditing services to a variety of employee-benefit plans and preparing financial statements for clients. Delao has been appointed treasurer of the FOCUS board.

Minnoe is the development specialist at Francis House, Inc. where she supports the organization’s fundraising initiatives through donor prospecting, data entry, social media-marketing, and event assistance. She is passionate about community and finds joy in bringing folks together to support one another, FOCUS said. Minnoe is a CenterState CEO Ambassador and volunteers her time as an Alzheimer’s Association Community representative and Syracuse Stage usher. She is a graduate of FOCUS Greater Syracuse’s Winter 2024 cohort and later joined the Citizens Academy Committee. Minnoe is currently participating in Leadership Greater Syracuse’s CNY Political Leadership Institute.

Utica–area construction company wins $22M Army contract for stone-masonry restoration services

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UTICA — Lupini Construction Inc., of the Utica area, was recently awarded a $22.1 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Army for stone-masonry restoration services. Bids were solicited via the internet with three bids received, as Lupini beat out two other firms for the pact. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order,

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LeadSafeCNY program wins another $400,000 for prevention efforts

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SYRACUSE — The LeadSafeCNY initiative of the Central New York Community Foundation will continue its outreach and community engagement with the help of some additional grant money. The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation of New York City awarded the program $400,000 in funding for activity over the next two years, according to the Community Foundation’s Jan.

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SYRACUSE — The LeadSafeCNY initiative of the Central New York Community Foundation will continue its outreach and community engagement with the help of some additional grant money.

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation of New York City awarded the program $400,000 in funding for activity over the next two years, according to the Community Foundation’s Jan. 22 announcement.

The LeadSafeCNY coalition is a collaboration of stakeholders from the health care, housing, education, philanthropy, and government sectors, as well as affected residents, who are working to decrease lead-poisoning rates in Central New York, the CNY Community Foundation said.

The coalition will use the funding to support its director position, which is held by LaToya Jones through United Way of Central New York. The money will also help pay for expenses related to resident engagement and advocacy efforts.

In addition, the coalition will use the grant funding to support one social-care navigator who will provide education and resources for local residents at risk of childhood lead poisoning.

“We are deeply grateful for the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s continued support of LeadSafeCNY,” Jones said in the CNY Community Foundation announcement. “As someone who grew up in these communities, I understand firsthand the devastating impact lead poisoning can have on a child’s health and future. With this funding, we are able to expand our outreach, amplify our partnerships, provide essential resources, and continue working with families, healthcare providers, and community partners to create a safer, healthier environment for everyone.”

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation says it awards grants to meet the unmet health-care needs of individuals, families, and communities throughout New York state.

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation chose to support LeadSafeCNY for its “potential to significantly improve” the health and safety of children in Syracuse. Over the past five years, the Cabrini Foundation has provided a total of $825,000 in support of LeadSafeCNY, the CNY Community Foundation noted.

The Community Foundation’s LeadSafeCNY program started awarding grants in 2018, and those dollars have resulted in the replacement of nearly 1,800 windows and 165 doors and the construction or renovation of more than 225 safe and affordable rental units. In addition, the funding also resulted in the training of nearly 285 people on proper lead-paint removal. Thousands of people have also been informed about the risks of lead poisoning.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that chipping lead paint is the leading source of lead poisoning in the U.S., per the Community Foundation announcement.

The LeadSafeCNY initiative funds a variety of approaches to address the region’s high childhood lead-poisoning rates.

The Community Foundation cites the Onondaga County Health Department as indicating 9.3 percent of Syracuse children tested in 2023 were shown to have elevated blood-lead levels. The LeadSafeCNY initiative has invested a total of $2.6 million in the community, per the foundation.

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