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SIDA approves $213,000 for additional downtown Syracuse security measures
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency (SIDA) on Tuesday approved $213,000 for additional security patrols, cameras, and maintenance staff in downtown Syracuse. The
National Science Foundation awards MVCC Math Corps, partners $3M to study urban-youth learning
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) chapter of Math Corps will use a federal grant of nearly $3 million “to identify the

Bird’s Nest Vintage Boutique thrift store formally opens in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — The Bird’s Nest Vintage Boutique formally opened in Utica on Wednesday morning. The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting, grand-opening

Dock with boat slips available for Lakeview Amphitheater concerts
GEDDES, N.Y. — People attending concerts at the Lakeview Amphitheater in the town of Geddes may choose to arrive at the concert venue by boat.

People news: Bank of America names Adams market president for Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bank of America on Tuesday announced that Jeff Adams will succeed John Pitton as its Rochester market president, effective July 1. After
People news: NBT Bank promotes Spilka to VP
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NBT Bank announced that it has recently promoted Jonathan Spilka, commercial banking relationship manager, to VP. In this position, Spilka is responsible

SBA awards Syracuse University’s IVMF $1.5 million for veteran-entrepreneur training
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University’s Institute for Veteran & Military Families (IVMF) will use federal funding for an entrepreneurship-training program for veterans. The U.S. Small
Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame announces eight new inductees
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame (GSSHOF) on Monday announced eight new inductees for this year. The 31st Annual Greater Syracuse
State approves Carthage Area Hospital plan to close its skilled-nursing unit
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health (DOH) on Friday approved Carthage Area Hospital’s plan to close its skilled-nursing unit. The plan
MVCC Foundation receives $5,000 grant to support Young Entrepreneurs Academy
UTICA, N.Y. — Berkshire Bank has awarded the Mohawk Valley Community College Foundation, Inc. $5,000 to support the school’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program. The
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