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People news: Currier hires new VP of business development
AUBURN, N.Y. — Currier Plastics, Inc. announced that Ron Ringleben has joined the custom plastics molder as VP of business development. Ringleben worked for the

New York State Fair attendance tops 1.1 million this year, a new record
GEDDES — More than 1.1 million people attended the New York State Fair in Geddes during its 12-day run, beating the previous record of 1,011,248

Wells Fargo opens middle-market office in Albany area, led by Le Moyne alum
ALBANY, N.Y. — Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) recently announced it has opened its first middle-market banking office in the Capital Region. Wells Fargo

FAA awards Oswego County Airport $843,000 in federal funding
VOLNEY, N.Y. — The Oswego County Airport will use $843,000 in federal funding to fix two taxiways and replace the taxiway lighting. The Federal Aviation

People news: Syracuse University hires Defliese as women’s lacrosse assistant coach
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University women’s lacrosse head coach Gary Gait announced that Caitlin Defliese has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Defliese comes

State grants Tioga Downs gaming license
NICHOLS, N.Y. — The New York State Gaming Commission has granted Tioga Downs a commercial gaming license. The license allows Tioga Downs to “complete its

Galaxy Communications buys Long Island event company
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Galaxy Communications has purchased DBE Events, a company that operates two events on Long Island. DBE Events produces Hops & Props Craft

New York Chiropractic College president Nicchi to retire next year
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Dr. Frank Nicchi, president of the New York Chiropractic College (NYCC), plans to retire on Aug. 31, 2017. Nicchi’s retirement in

Assured Information Security acquires Maryland firm
ROME, N.Y. — Assured Information Security, Inc. (AIS) announced it has acquired Ross Technologies, Inc. (RTGX) of Maryland. AIS didn’t release any financial terms of

Genius NY expands for applicants in Internet of Things industry
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Genius NY, a $2 million business accelerator based at the Syracuse Technology Garden, is expanding its applicant pool to accommodate startups specializing
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