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State takes action against unlicensed cannabis sales in Binghamton and Ithaca
“As the most equitable cannabis industry in the nation gains momentum, we continue to take action against bad actors who seek to skirt around our

New York manufacturing index rises back into positive territory in June
The June reading — based on firms responding to the survey — indicates business activity “increased modestly” in New York State, the Federal Reserve Bank

Hotel operator donates $20K to Schuyler Health Foundation
David Hart, president and CEO of Hart Hotels, presented the donation. “The Schuyler Health Foundation is honored to be the recipient of the proceeds for

Food Bank of CNY breaks ground on expansion project
VAN BUREN, N.Y. — The Food Bank of Central New York on Wednesday broke ground on a project to expand its distribution facility at 7066

People news: Gross joins Hartwick College as VP for enrollment management
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Hartwick College announced it has appointed Bryan Gross as its new VP for enrollment management, effective June 21. Gross will lead strategies

Binghamton University forges partnership with six HBCUs
VESTAL, N.Y. — In collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Binghamton University has announced a New Educational and Research Alliance (New ERA) with six

Community Memorial drops COVID vaccine mandate
“The past few years have impacted our daily operations in an effort to keep everyone safe,” CMH Infection Preventionist Shelly Trost said in a press

BAE Systems to provide propulsion systems for Quebec battery-electric buses
BAE Systems will provide its electric-drive systems to Nova Bus of Quebec for integration on the buses. The battery-electric bus order is the “largest to

People news: Jones promoted to regional marketing director at McFarland Johnson
She most recently served as marketing manager for the company’s Mid-Atlantic region, where she led the development of proposals across all five of MJ’s divisions

PEF, UUP reach labor agreements with New York State
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) and the United University Professions (UUP) recently reached contract agreements with the New York State government. The
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