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New York State Bar Association names new executive director
ALBANY — The New York State Bar Association has named David R. Watson to serve as the next executive director of the 75,000-member association. Watson,

Syracuse Crunch, Utica Comets to play in ‘Frozen Dome Classic’ on Nov. 22
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Crunch today announced it’ll host the “Frozen Dome Classic,” the first professional hockey game held in the Carrier Dome when it
EFC approves $5.27 million in low-cost financing to create wastewater system for Verona
VERONA — The board of directors of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) recently approved and announced almost $5.27 million in zero-interest financing

St. John Fisher College president announces plan to retire in 2015
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Donald Bain, president of St. John Fisher College, today announced his plans to retire as the liberal-arts college’s leader in 2015 after
Schumer wants CSX, Madison County to agree on plan for Canastota bridge project
CANASTOTA — The North Court Street bridge in the village of Canastota is in “critical” need of repair, but CSX, which runs a rail line
Driscoll Foods launches new distribution operations in Mohawk Valley
AMSTERDAM, N.Y. — Clifton, N.J.–based Driscoll Foods has plans to establish its second foodservice-distribution facility in Amsterdam, N.Y., creating 60 jobs. Amsterdam is in Montgomery

Blow-dry bar “Blown Away” formally opens in Armory Square
SYRACUSE — Blown Away, a blow-dry-only salon, formally opened today at 266 West Jefferson St. in Armory Square. The opening event was set for 4
New York State Bar Association announces new executive-committee members
ALBANY — Eleven attorneys have been elected to the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association. The 30-member Executive Committee oversees the management

Johnny Rockets remodeling its space at Destiny USA
SYRACUSE — Johnny Rockets, the 1940s-themed restaurant at Destiny USA, is undergoing a renovation project and is closed while the construction work continues. That’s according
State certifies Good Shepherd Fairview Home to provide enhanced assisted-living services
BINGHAMTON — The New York State Department of Health recently certified Good Shepherd Fairview Home as a provider of enhanced assisted-living residential (EALR) services. Good
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