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Coal-impacted Southern Tier communities eligible for grant funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York Department of State announced the opening of applications for a share of up to $65 million in grant funding

Tessy Plastics participating in state apprenticeship program
SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Tessy Plastics Corp. says it’s participating in the state’s apprenticeship program with its first group of four apprentices. Under the initiative, the

MVHS to host hiring event on Feb. 28
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 2-6 p.m. at the Wynn Hospital

Lawton named new president, CEO of Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
PENN YAN, N.Y. — The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) has selected Meghan Lawton as its new president and CEO beginning in mid-March. Lawton brings

Syracuse University formally opens first phase of Lally Athletics Complex
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University on Friday afternoon formally opened the John A. Lally Athletics Complex following the first phase of renovation work at the

New York Water Environment Association names new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York Water Environment Association, Inc. (NYWEA) announced it has selected Khristopher A. Dodson as its next executive director. Dodson will

Naturally Lewis, Lewis County launch vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Lewis County business developers are starting a vacant-property revitalization program, a one-time grant program that seeks to provide “support, resources, and connections”

Oneida County seeks broadband service proposals
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County is seeking requests for proposals from internet-service providers to expand broadband service to more than 50 underserved areas around the

Upstate, Crouse Health scrap merger plan for now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University on Thursday said its plan to acquire Crouse Health is “impractical at this time,” and the health systems

People news: Potocki joins Indium Corp. in international HR liaison role
CLINTON, N.Y. — Christine Potocki has joined Indium Corporation as strategic human-resources business partner – international integration. In this role, Potocki serves as a partner
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