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Operation Oswego County, COIDA helped in the creation, retention of nearly 1,500 jobs in 2022
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) and the County of Oswego IDA (COIDA) in 2022 helped with projects that resulted in the creation or

Greater Binghamton Chamber to hold women’s expo on Thursday
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, along with title sponsor Tompkins Community Bank, will present the 2023 Women’s Conference and Expo on

People news: Herkimer College promotes Diehl to payroll staff accountant
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Lynda Diehl as payroll staff accountant, a position responsible for tracking and processing all

Integrated Benefits Bring Real Value
If you are concerned about health care costs, you’re not alone. A recent poll found that 58% of Americans are worried about unexpected medical bills

Syracuse and Binghamton airports awarded federal funding for projects
Syracuse Hancock International Airport and Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field will use federal-funding awards for projects at the respective facilities. The Syracuse airport will utilize

MVHS donates first-aid supplies to Girl Scouts
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways recently participated in an educational wilderness first-aid retreat in Old Forge with first-aid kits they

Warren named senior associate dean at Syracuse University Libraries
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has promoted Scott Warren to senior associate dean for research excellence at Syracuse University Libraries. Warren had been

Crews start resurfacing State Route 298, Thompson Road, and Carrier Circle in Onondaga County
DeWITT, N.Y. — Construction crews have begun work on a $10.5 million project that will resurface portions of Thompson Road and State Route 298 — including Carrier Circle and Military Circle — in the towns of DeWitt and Salina in Onondaga County. The project will add new pavement and make improvements to sidewalks, curb ramps,
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DeWITT, N.Y. — Construction crews have begun work on a $10.5 million project that will resurface portions of Thompson Road and State Route 298 — including Carrier Circle and Military Circle — in the towns of DeWitt and Salina in Onondaga County.
The project will add new pavement and make improvements to sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, and traffic signals to ease travel and enhance safety, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) said in a June 13 news release. The roads form a “vital travel corridor” that supports numerous businesses and is widely used by motorists looking to reach downtown Syracuse, the city’s northern suburbs, Interstate 690, and the New York State Thruway, the department said.
The project will resurface a 3.1-mile corridor that includes Thompson Road, which is also known as State Route 635, from James Street to its junction with State Route 298 at Carrier Circle. State Route 298 will be resurfaced from Carrier Circle to Court Street (also known as State Route 598) — a stretch that includes Military Circle.
Existing pavement will be milled to a depth of 1.5 inches and a new overlay of asphalt will be added to restore road surfaces to a good condition and extend the service life of the roadways, per the NYSDOT. Upgrades will be made as needed to sidewalks, curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, pavement markings, traffic signals and guiderails. Crews will also clean and repair drainage systems, the department added.
All traffic will be maintained on site using daily lane and shoulder closures. All paving operations on Thompson Road and Carrier Circle will be performed at night. The project is expected to be completed in November of this year, according to the NYSDOT.

Indium welcomes 13 summer interns this year
CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation says it has welcomed 13 college students into its 2023 summer internship program class. The program works to feed the company’s future employment pipeline by identifying and developing talented college students that “embody the company’s guiding principles of respect, appreciation, and achievement.” The Oneida County–based company started its internship program
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CLINTON, N.Y. — Indium Corporation says it has welcomed 13 college students into its 2023 summer internship program class.
The program works to feed the company’s future employment pipeline by identifying and developing talented college students that “embody the company’s guiding principles of respect, appreciation, and achievement.”
The Oneida County–based company started its internship program in 2012, according to Nate Discavage, talent-acquisition supervisor. “For over a decade, we have watched with pride as our interns have gone on to achieve impressive heights, including those [of] whom are now employed with us full time. We are excited to welcome this year’s class of summer interns to Indium Corporation,” he said in a press release.
Each intern receives critical real-world work experience through assignments to advance or complete projects and programs that align with company goals and business initiatives. At the end of the internship, participants have earned insights into the technology industry, a network of professional contacts, and an opportunity to build their résumés.
This year’s class includes Rowan Call, waste-management-system intern; Xianyang (Owen) Chen, materials-modeling intern; Ari Dautovic, talent-acquisition intern; Sebastian Geiger, business-analytics intern; Olivia Manley, applied-engineering-support intern; Austin Matthies, laboratory-process-engineering intern; Meghan Peek, thermal-interface-materials intern; Andrew Ranger, advanced-planning-system intern; James Reilly, lockout-safety intern; Mohammed Shahid, sustainability-PCB-assembly intern; William Tunis, semiconductor-specialist intern; Gwen Williams, marketing-communications intern; and Lisa Zhou, materials-project-engineering intern.
Indium is a materials refiner, smelter, manufacturer, and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal-management markets. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Clinton, the company also has locations in China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

Finance director, CPA joins Generations Bancorp NY board
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bancorp NY, Inc., the holding company for Generations Bank, recently added Alicia Pender to its board of directors The addition of Pender, effective May, 18, came after the retirement of Dr. August P. Sinicropi from the board in May after his 30 years of service. Pender is the director of
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SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bancorp NY, Inc., the holding company for Generations Bank, recently added Alicia Pender to its board of directors
The addition of Pender, effective May, 18, came after the retirement of Dr. August P. Sinicropi from the board in May after his 30 years of service.
Pender is the director of finance for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, where she has worked for the last 40 years.
Prior to her service at Sisters of St. Joseph, Pender was the controller for ACSI, a subsidiary of Rochester Community Savings Bank and before that, a senior manager at KPMG. Pender also served on the board of directors for Fairport Savings Bank for 14 years.
Pender earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Bonaventure University and is a certified public accountant, or CPA.
“With an extensive background in accounting and finance, Ms. Pender brings a wealth of expertise to our board,” Menzo Case, president and CEO of Generations Bancorp NY, said in a release. “We are confident that Ms. Pender’s unique insights and deep understanding of the financial industry will greatly contribute to Generations Bank’s continued success.”
Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Seneca Falls, Generations operates from nine retail locations in Auburn (2), Union Springs, Seneca Falls, Waterloo, Geneva, Phelps, Farmington, and Medina.
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