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State funding awarded to farm and food businesses for equipment, infrastructure improvements
ALBANY, N.Y. — Farms, food processors, and distributors in Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, and the North Country are among 69 across New

UTICA, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $500,000 grant for an investigation ongoing at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI)

Five arrested for theft of golf carts from Millstone Golf Course
ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — The New York State Police say they have arrested five people in connection with the theft of three golf carts from Millstone Golf Course in the town of Elbridge. On Aug. 26, at 2:26 a.m., New York State Police from the Auburn station, along with Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies and Auburn Police
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ELBRIDGE, N.Y. — The New York State Police say they have arrested five people in connection with the theft of three golf carts from Millstone Golf Course in the town of Elbridge.
On Aug. 26, at 2:26 a.m., New York State Police from the Auburn station, along with Cayuga County Sheriff’s deputies and Auburn Police officers, responded to a suspicious incident on Meadowlark Drive in the village of Weedsport in Cayuga County.
Upon arrival, responding police agencies located and detained five individuals, four of whom were juveniles and one an adult. The defendants had fled on foot from law-enforcement officers before being apprehended, State Police announced.
An investigation revealed that three golf carts had been taken without permission from Millstone, located on Route 5, near the Cayuga/Onondaga County line.
The four juveniles were each charged with criminal possession of stolen property-3rd Value, exceeding $3,000 (a felony). They were issued juvenile appearance tickets and released to their parents or guardians.
The adult defendant, Scott L. Evans, age 19, of Liverpool, was charged with criminal possession stolen property-3rd Value, exceeding $3,000, and endangering the welfare of a child. Evans was processed at the State Police Auburn station and transported to the Cayuga County Jail to await centralized arraignment.

Operation Oswego County announces details on The Summit: Oswego County Manufacturing 2025
FULTON, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) says the event called The Summit: Oswego County Manufacturing 2025 will return next month. It’s scheduled for Oct.

Ensuring Employees Get the Mental Health Support They Need
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression symptoms disrupt daily functioning, including cognitive performance in the workplace for 87.9% of affected adults.

Twenty finalists selected for this year’s $3 million Grow-NY competition
ITHACA, N.Y. — Companies from Ithaca and Canandaigua are among 20 firms selected as finalists in the 7th round of the Grow-NY food and agriculture

Operation Oswego County names economic-development manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) has named Nathan Emmons economic-development manager. Since joining OOC in 2023, Emmons has been instrumental in advancing high-impact economic-development initiatives and building strong relationships with local businesses, the organization said in an Aug. 26 announcement. In his expanded role, Emmons will lead efforts to develop key sites, manage
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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC) has named Nathan Emmons economic-development manager.
Since joining OOC in 2023, Emmons has been instrumental in advancing high-impact economic-development initiatives and building strong relationships with local businesses, the organization said in an Aug. 26 announcement.
In his expanded role, Emmons will lead efforts to develop key sites, manage real-estate strategies, and secure funding opportunities that drive investment in Oswego County. The promotion reflects his growing leadership in business recruitment, retention, and project development, OOC said.
Operation Oswego County is a private, nonprofit organization that works to enhance and protect the business and economic climate of Oswego County.

NSF awards SUNY Poly instructor $175,000 for wireless-communication research
MARCY, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an assistant professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) in Marcy $175,000 for research on

The Reading League has named Florida native Marissa Culbreth as its website development manager. Culbreth brings more than six years of experience in the field

The Reading League (TRL), based in Syracuse, has named Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Ph.D., its new chief academic officer. A nationally recognized expert in literacy, professional
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