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Vernon Downs postpones opening day of racing, citing “significant financial losses”
VERNON, N.Y. — The top official at Vernon Downs is seeking tax relief from New York State, citing “significant financial losses due to the added
Liftech Equipment acquires Capital Region firm
DeWITT, N.Y. — DeWitt–based Liftech Equipment Companies, a forklift and construction-equipment dealer, has acquired Altamont, New York–based Capitaland Material Handling. The acquisition “was finalized” on
SUNY Empire State College appoints Bejou as provost
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — SUNY Empire State College announced it has appointed David Bejou provost and executive VP for academic affairs. Bejou will be responsible
NSF awards Le Moyne a nearly $1.2 million grant to train STEM educators
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Le Moyne College a grant of nearly $1.2 million to train teachers in the STEM
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Preferred Mutual Insurance Company announced that its board of directors has elected Andrew (Andy) Forstenzer as VP, general counsel, and corporate
Syracuse Chiefs outline security measures for 2017 season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Chiefs are using “increased” security measures at NBT Bank Stadium this season. Stadium personnel will use a metal-detecting security wand
New Price Rite store on South Avenue ends “food desert”
SYRACUSE — As store employees completed preparations for the April 2 opening, Walter Dixie had a simple reaction to the new Price Rite store at
SALINA — The U.S. Army has contracted with the Salina plant of Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) to produce 70 Q-53 radars over the next
MICHAEL S. MCCOY has been named executive director of St. Luke’s Home for the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Prior to joining MVHS, he was
Total Health Pharmacists, PLLC has hired SCOTT PHILLIPS as business-relations manager. He brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, most recently with Sunovion
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